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Subject: [Leica] OT which b&w 120 film for XXL prints?
From: hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson)
Date: Sat Mar 1 14:12:50 2008
References: <20080301142029.119CD382C343@320.hostserv.eu>

Hi Didier, the Delta 100, FP4+ and Pan F are obviously all fine grain types 
too, but I'd certainly try the Acros if you haven't
already. It is my choice for that speed in 35mm. I'm sure there's some in my 
freezer in 120, I must get my Mamiya out and give it a
try too. It doesn't do as well in dilute XTOL, but I think you are using a 
lab anyway. It is the closest I have come to smooth BW
within my experience.
<http://contest.leica-users.org/main.php/v/0710/Synchronised+swimmers.jpg.html>
http://tinyurl.com/ypqp7j
At least in using my probably deficient work practices, notably smoother 
than the FP4+ and Delta 100. I don't know if you have
considered shooting the originals as transparencies and converting them. I 
have done much better that way.
<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/c_001/KI+16.jpg.html
http://tinyurl.com/2hrsp4>
These are 35mm originals.

Of course take that tripod with you for shooting stuff like this for big 
posters.

Cheers
Geoff

-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Leica] OT which b&w 120 film for XXL prints?

I have used 135 Ilford PanF 50, FP4 125 and HP5 400 for decades 
and was always satisfied with it. But now I'm looking for a 
b&w 120 film for big enlargements of 645 negs, up to 1m x 1.33m. 

Is Delta 100, or Fuji Acros 100, superior to FP4 in terms of fine grain? 
And how does they compare in contrast, tonality?

Has anyone experiences with that new Rollei PAN-25, or even 
compared it to PanF 50? Or any othe suggestion? 

Usage will be for landscape, daylight, tripod if needed.

Every advice will be strongly appreciated. 
Many thanks in advance,
Didier






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