Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/11/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rei Shinozuka wrote: > > not OT, as this is a real popular film in our leicas. > > i am of the 1600 at EI 800 school. i use XTOL 1+3 (as i do with all > films), distilled water, making sure to observe the 100ml/8x10 film > XTOL rule. > > when i need 1600 speed or above, delta 3200 fills that void. ><Snip> Interestingly I've found Delta 3200 to be a slower film than Neopan 1600. The Delta tested out in Xtol 1:1 to be 1200. While the Neopan remained as indicated on the box. 1600. I use the Delta in 120 as 1200 is a stop and a half faster than 400 and that's a real help on hand held shooting. But I never buy it in 35mm it's pricey and Neopan is the opposite. Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA http://www.markrabiner.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html