Re: [Frameworks] 7231 Plus-X replacement - ORWO available in the U.S.

From: 40 Frames <info_at_40frames.org>
Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:40:01 -0700

On Sun, Jun 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM, <director_at_lift.on.ca> wrote:

> LIFT and Niagara Custom Lab are currently running tests on the full range
> of ORWO camera and lab stocks. We may start carrying some in the LIFT
> store for mail order and pick-up this summer if there is sufficient
> interest.
>
> Not sure what the prices will be, but I will send an update when we start
> listing it.
>
>
>

Ben,

This is good news, thanks!

The UN54 looks wonderful. I have yet to try N74, but having an ISO400 rated
stock is nice.

Long live B/W!

Alain





>
>
>
>
> > Seems to be the case... found on cinematography.com. Thanks, Alain
> >
> > "FOMAPAN R100 cannot be processed as a negative, only as reversal. I
> > believe
> > this is because of its silver anti-halation layer. Processed as negative,
> > you simply get a roll of black film."
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Jun 19, 2011 at 3:05 AM, Freya <freya128_at_yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Don't quote me on this as my memory of all things film tech, has gone a
> >> little mushy but I'm under the impression that Fomapan can only be
> >> processed
> >> as reversal. There is an antihalation layer (not a remjet backing but in
> >> the
> >> film itself) that is removed as part of the reversal processing, so you
> >> would need to work out how to get rid of it if processing as negative.
> >>
> >> Would suggest you investigate further before attempting to process as
> >> neg.
> >> Sorry for the bad news. Hope I turn out to just be confused.
> >>
> >> love
> >>
> >> Freya
> >>
> >>
> >> What I would like to try is Fomapan 100R processed as negative. I
> >> noticed
> >> the west coast suppliers who used to carry
> >>
> >> Fomapan 100R no longer do, so not certain if this is still available in
> >> the
> >> States?
> >>
> >>
> >> Alain
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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