Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Neopan 1600
From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 14:35:17 -0700

Simon,

Thank's for posting the Neopan 1600 shots.

The shot made with the Cosina 15 really shows what this lens is capable of
delivering.

Nice work.

Guy

>I finally got around to testing Fuji Neopan 1600 which I rated at 1600
>and processed in XTOL using the published time. Those of you who
>recommended it as being better than TMZ weren't kidding at all. This
>stuff is amazing! In my opinion it's not a lot more grainy than my usual
>Delta 400, has a very similar "look" and is a true 1600 to boot!
>
>I posted the tests with some close up scans which I think show the grain
>and sharpness I'm getting. Perhaps some of you who have more experience
>with Neopan than me could take a look and let me know if I am getting
>the results I should?  Who knows, maybe I can squeeze a little more out
>of this wonderful film.
>
>http://www.camera-craftsman.com/neopan.html
>
>Thanks!
>
>Simon Stevens