Alessandro Fanchin Posted September 7, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 7, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am considering starting to use the slides film Agfa Scala. Is there anybody here that can help me? See the questions below: 1. What is the current and foreseen availability of this film? 2. Is it true that it is better to expose it at ISO 400? 3. Can I use regular developing labs or should I choose some special one? 4. Any other suggestion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Hi Alessandro Fanchin, Take a look here Agfa Scala. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted September 7, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 7, 2008 I thought that it had already been discontinued a couple of years ago. It's not listed on their website AGFAPHOTO | Consumer Products - Analogue Photography Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Fanchin Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted September 7, 2008 I was afraid to discover what you write, but...: UK Agfa Scala Processing service Agfa | Scala-200 135-36 Professional Black & White Slide Agfa Scala Black & White Slide Film Processing AGFA SCALA FILM PROCESSING. THE ONLY WOLDWIDE B&W SLIDE SERVICE. So, I am still hoping to find it in the shops, even by mail. My Italian shop has one film, but it expired in 2007. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 7, 2008 Share #4 Posted September 7, 2008 Indeed, but you're going to have to be quick... "There has been no official processing facility for Scala film in the UK since Agfa ceased supply of the processing components in early 2006. The Scala film itself can surprisingly still be found, supplied from the final stocks in Germany, and we've seen film dated as far ahead as March 2009. The film is definitely no longer being manufactured as we have confirmation from Germany that the developers have all been discontinued. " Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Fanchin Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted September 7, 2008 Thank you very much. Is there any other producer that is planning to restart producing b&W slides film? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 7, 2008 Share #6 Posted September 7, 2008 The DR5 people can turn any b&w film into slides if you wish (the last of your links above) dr5 CHROME - Black and White transparency process + THE ONLY RELIABLE SCALA PROCESSING WORLDWIDE Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Fanchin Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted September 7, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you. But I like the idea of a B&W slide to have better control of the process, like with the colour slides compared to the negative prints. Idea: can someone contact Agfa and see if they are selling a plant able to produce the Agfa Scala films? Maybe they have that plant and they don't know how to get rid of it! Of course, there is also the possibility that they are still using that plant for other films, and simply they do not produce any more the Scala film. In that case, someone could buy the chemical recipe and start producing Scala somewhere in the world.... Maybe there is already someone at dr5 that is contacting Agfa trying to do that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
svante Posted September 7, 2008 Share #8 Posted September 7, 2008 I like dr5 very much, and you get the opportunity to try different films. This is a straight scan of Efke 25 in dr5. (Taken with M7 and latest 90mm Elmarit.) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/62141-agfa-scala/?do=findComment&comment=646880'>More sharing options...
Penzes Posted September 7, 2008 Share #9 Posted September 7, 2008 I love the look of the scala. I would not push it to 400, just exposure it right! They are processing it and as far as I know, they are the best in Germany! I have many rolls processed by Studio 13 and I was never disappointed. Photo Studio 13 You can by it here: Analoge Fotografie Verbrauchsmaterial Filme SW-Filme They have fresh rolls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted September 7, 2008 Share #10 Posted September 7, 2008 Studio 13 is the right address in Europe. Fomapan R100 is the last B&W slide film, still in production. With the R100 kit you can DIY. Scala 200 can be also developed in this DIY kit. http://www.fotohuisrovo.nl/documentatie/F_pan_R_en.pdf The Rollei-Maco company is busy with a re-introduction of a kind of Scala slide film. They have all contacts at the Gevaert company in Belgium were in 1994 the Agfa Scala was developed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzes Posted September 7, 2008 Share #11 Posted September 7, 2008 Thank you for this exciting info. I would like to have more choice in the future. I heard a lots of rumours about shortage of development materials for the Scala. I discussed this with Studio 13 a few months ago, but they have enough chemicals. Its also easy to mix new ones, so don't worry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Fanchin Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted September 7, 2008 Thank you very much fotohuis. Do you think that the new film that is going to be developed by Rollei will have the same developing process as Fomapan? If that is the case (sorry for being so ignorant) how easy will be to find adequate laboratories (and also cheap)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted September 8, 2008 Share #13 Posted September 8, 2008 The reverse process is rather long and complicated as you can see in the Fomapan R100 sheet. Therefore also in the past only a few laboraties could do the B&W reverse processing. For the Photokina (World of Imaging) 2008 in Cologne/Köln, the Rollei-Maco company has announced 4 new films: Successors of the Retro 100/400 which was the last production run 2005 in 35mm (135um) material APX 100 (new)/400 (new). Retro 80S and Retro 400S. A kind of new RSX II slide (E-6) film: Rollei Digibase CR 200 pro (in 35mm and 120 roll film). A new iso 200 B&W film, also suitable for reverse processing (clear polyester layer, extended sensitized till 740nm): Rollei SUPER PAN 200, available in 35mm and 120 roll film. From the last one I have some (non-DX coded) prototype film in 35mm which have been tested. Strange phenomenae for this last SUPER PAN 200 film: Effective iso rate for daylight iso 160, for bulb light iso 250, just the other way around as usually. Here some first impressions: http://www.fotohuisrovo.nl/documentatie/Superpan.pdf Here a first result (in AM74/RHS 1+9): Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/62141-agfa-scala/?do=findComment&comment=647224'>More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted September 8, 2008 Share #14 Posted September 8, 2008 and the ATP-1.1 (Advanced Technical Pan film, 800lp/mm, iso 16-40, nominal iso 32; will be available on 120 roll film either. This film has an extended sensitivity till about 700nm like the old Kodak TP had. All above films are produced by Gevaert in Belgium, Mortsel. Thanks for my Congo model Veronique from Antwerp (Borgerhout) for the new film test. Camera: M7 with Summicron 2,0/50mm. Here an example for the ATP-1.1 Tech Pan film developed in ATP-DC developer which has been especially made by SPUR for Rollei-Maco. iso 25, model: Elvira from Kazachstan, ATP-DC 1+11,5 6:00min. Camera: M7 + Summarit 2,5/75mm. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/62141-agfa-scala/?do=findComment&comment=647230'>More sharing options...
Alessandro Fanchin Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share #15 Posted September 8, 2008 Thank you very much indeed for the important information! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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