I'm not quite ready to proclaim it on par with APX 100 but it's far closer to its slower counterpart than TMY is to TMX. And I'm not certain it will replace Tri-X in my affections but I certainly like it. I have another roll to test, which I'll develop in ID-11 or Perceptol, about as different from Rodinal as I have available. Agfaphoto APX 400 is rated ISO 400 but with the potential to be pushed to 1600 without a significant drop in quality.

Other than using it for dealing with harsh light, RPX’s lower contrast and nicer tonality is worth enjoying on its own. There has been a trend in the past few years with higher contrast and more dramatic b&w films such as TMax 3200, JCH Streetpan and the pushing of films to be even more impactful, so it is nice to enjoy the more subtle, tonal films like RPX, Bergger, BWXX and the like. While we like our highlights and shadows as much as the next photographer, there is a lot to say about an extended range of grays in an image. Monochromatic Rendering - Comparing the Leica M10, Leica M240, Leica M246, Leica M9, Leica MM, Leica SL, and the Leica M6 + Agfa APX 400 Now, that isn’t what I always did; but I also don’t care about every single one of my images being an HDR either. Most people though my care for it. Image Quality Because of the overcast conditions and subject matter (Fort Worth's Modern Art Museum) I decided to process in Rodinal for approximately 50% longer than normal time. This proved to be a good guess - if anything the roll could have used a bit more development, tho' the roll is about right for a condenser head (I'm using a color head at the moment).

Conclusion

We’ll conclude with two films which are called T-grain films. Up until this point, we’ve been talking about classic or cubic grain structure. But a more modern development in film photography has been the t-grain emulsions. Without getting very technical (as I’m already outside of my comfort zone in this guide without delving into the science) I’ll just say that T-grain film is uniform in its grain characteristics. It allows for grain which is more predictable, more even, and also a lot less obvious than the classic or cubic grains of the other films we’ve been discussing, so far. T-grain is often compared to digital. It’s preferred by those who don’t like the grainy characteristics of most film. T-grain films are also more sensitive to variations in developer temperature, time, dilution, agitation etc. They are going to be less forgiving than classic films.

Now I know you’re probably anxious to dive into the actual photos. But first I’d love to share with you a tool I built to help myself to determine which film I want to commit to, long term, for myself. If this can also help you, then I’m happy to share it. I can understand Tim's frustration but if we start boycotting every maker of traditional photo supplies just because they've discontinued a favorite product or changed it without our permission we won't be buying from any of 'em. We'll be coating glass plates and arguing about who makes the best glass and debating the merits of free range vs. captive hens for making albumen prints. On the other hand whenever I shoot with my Nikon FM I think to myself, “why do I even bother with that big heavy medium format camera? I can carry the Nikon everywhere with ease, it has a built in light meter, I can shoot faster, way more economical and I get two extra stops of light, combining the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8d and the 1/1000s of the shutter, than the 80mm Zenzanon PS f/2.8 and 1/500s maximum shutter speed of the Bronica.” Quality of the scanned negatives is not bad either, if you cautiously combine film, developer and development. And then I try the Bronica again and the vicious cycle begins once more. Lumber by the artificial lake of Aoos. Bronica SQ-B, Zenzanon PS f/2.8, Ilford Delta 400, Rodinal 1+25 Same spot on 35mm. Nikon FM, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D, Agfa APX 400, Rodinal 1+25 Prespes lakes, two lakes situated between Greece, Albania and Skopje. You can almost feel that place’s calmness. Bronica SQ-B, Zenzanon 80mm PS f/2.8, Delta 400, Rodinal 1+25 The Films TMax and Delta 400 were very slightly sharper than the “traditional-chemistry” films, resolving extremely fine detail like distant tree branches or clothing threads just a tad better than the others. They had grain that was extremely fine, but also very visible. In most cases you will get better results if you develop the film yourself and can choose the right developer etc., but I assume that you can also get good results in an external lab.Los Angeles with Anna - Part II - Day and Night with the Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super Elmar + APO 50mm f/2 Summicron The grain is as expected from an ISO 400 film. Not too "in your face" but noticeable without needing a magnifying glass. I've seen better and I've seen worse. The sharpness is also very acceptable and has the nice film softness whilst not actually being soft.

When it comes to price, if you live in US and it’s still 2017 you could probably just trust my numbers. If you don’t, what you’ll want to do is figure out the price per frame, as some of these films come in 24 frames in a roll and others 36. Here are the prices per frame in the US as of the time of me filming this video: Perhaps a good way to sum this up and compare this film against a more popular, well-known emulsion such as Tri-X would be to say; if you like the grit and texture of Tri-X (or HP5) but want a more extended tonality or softer contrast to your image then RPX 400 makes an excellent choice.Essentially what you need to do with this film is expose for the shadows and process for the highlights by pulling the film. That way, you’ll get the absolute best quality. Considering that this film renders a lot of detail from the highlights, you’ll surely have lots of fun with it. The next step was the development. There are not yet many development times for the new APX 100 from AgfaPhoto. Also a data sheet with development times does not exist to my knowledge.

Sensor Comparison of 5 Cameras - the Canon 5D Mark IV, Leica M10, Leica SL, Nikon D850, and Sony A9 Camera Leica M3 Lens 7Artisans 50mm f1.1 Film Agfa APX 400 EI400 Development Kodak HC-110; Dilution B; 8:00+ minutes Scanner Reflecta ProScan 10T Islands Whereas Lupus may have inherited the Agfa APX name, Rollei inherited the technology. Most agree that Rollei RPX is the successor of the old Agfa APX. Rollei RPX is known for its high dynamic range and holding details in the shadow. It is fine grained and shows some high contrast. Allegedly, this film was designed to be pushed. While it was introduced as a low-cost film eight years ago or so, it currently sells at more on the expensive end at 18 cents per frame, in the US. Rollei RPX is a bit more challenging to scan than some, as it does have some significant curling after drying. Comparing Image Stabilization and Fast Lenses - Nikon F6 + 28mm f/1.4E and Canon 1v + 28mm f/2.8 IS It’s always a great feeling when you pull the film out of the developing can and you see your pictures or what’s on the film. That’s something else again than when you give your films to the lab.Believe or not, after 170 photos I took I still missed the one I was aiming the most to get, the monumental “ Vikos Gorge“, due to very heavy fog on the day we were there. I think I will have to repeat this trip with even more film… For this road trip I brought with me almost every film I had available. Ilford HP5 & Ilford Delta 400 on 120 format and Agfa APX 400 & Ilford FP4+ on 35mm. I came to some useful conclusions now that I had the chance to develop all of them with the same developer, Rodinal. Prespes lakes, Nikon FM, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D, Agfa APX400, Rodinal 1+25 Ilford HP5 vs Ilford Delta 400 on 120 Now, you should know that the way any of these films look, both grain, contrast, sharpness, tonality, etc can all be drastically affected by your choice of developer, your development technique, and your scanning technique. The good news there is that, within reason, you can probably make most any film, developer, scanning, and post processing combination get you results you’re very pleased with if you experiment long enough. And any experienced film photographer would tell you that that’s exactly what you should do. We have shown a couple of different Rollei films before in the WonderBox, including Rollei Infrared and Rollei Ortho 25. Rollei RPX 400 is a gorgeous emulsion available in 35mm and 120. It is a 400 ISO film that can be pushed up to 1600. It dries very flat, which is ideal for home developers and home scanners!