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Subject: [Leica] Fuji Neopan Acros 100 vs. Fuji Neopan SS 100
From: n.wajsman at chello.nl (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sun Apr 11 13:15:36 2004
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Eric,

Yes, there is a big difference. Acros is a wonderful, relatively recent
film. The SS is an older emulsion, and supposedly grain city. It is not
a question of grey market vs. USA film, they are really two different
films. Fuji Acros is also called Fuji Acros in Europe.

Nathan

Eric wrote:
> 
> Is there any real differences between Fuji Acros and SS?
> 
> I've mainly been shooting Neopan 1600 and 400 with a little Acros 100 thrown
> in.  I decided it was time to experiment more with the 100 speed now that
> I'm more comfortable with the other two.  So I placed an order at B&H.  I've
> had good luck with import film in the past, so decided to go for the import
> 100 speed.  I didn't pay that close attention when ordering.  When my film
> shows up, the 100 speed is in a different box and says SS.  Yes, that's
> exactly what I ordered.  :)
> 
> I can't tell the difference between the USA and imported 400 and 1600 speed
> boxes.  Does anybody know if this is a different kind of film, or just the
> name is different outside the US?
> 
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> Eric
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In reply to: Message from ericm at pobox.com (Eric) ([Leica] Fuji Neopan Acros 100 vs. Fuji Neopan SS 100)