My point of reference here is Alfred Blaker's article in Darkroom Photography, Feb 1990. In this article he compares the then new Neopan 1600 with T-Max 3200. His results show that Neopan 1600 shows a true speed of 1600 compared to T-Max with a true speed of around 1000. He used T-Max developer 1:4 for both films.
This speed seems to go contrary to everything I have read about Neopan 1600, with the consensus being that is best @ 640 to 800. Blaker's sample pix were taken of architectural subjects in flat frontal to bright sunlite, not in available darkness environment, where one may want to use a film of this speed.
Anyway, I bought a ten-pack off the bay, and am going to try it in Acufine. I am exposing my first roll of 36 in my Epic, as it is my go-to camera for grab-shot candids, and gives pretty consistant exposures.
Perhaps you fine folks could chime in with your experiences and techniques using this film. Thanks
Jim
neopan 1600-true speed
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Reminds me of when Kodak VR1000 color neg film came out. I was working in a pro lab that also did amateur work. The first roll we got in was shot outside on a cloudless, bright, sunny day in Feb. with lots of snow. Go figure.
I haven't used this film, but like you, I've read where is about 800 speed. Acufine should bump it up to 1600, tho'.
Let us know how you make out.
I haven't used this film, but like you, I've read where is about 800 speed. Acufine should bump it up to 1600, tho'.
Let us know how you make out.
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neopan 1600-true speed
I do remember that film. Used it for a few weddings. Pretty good for the time. It did get thejob done.
Jim
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Re: neopan 1600-true speed
The true speed is about 640. It develops quite quickly, almost like Pan-F, so start with development times on the short side, maybe 1/2 to 2/3 that of Tri-X.pirateoversixty wrote:My point of reference here is Alfred Blaker's article in Darkroom Photography, Feb 1990. In this article he compares the then new Neopan 1600 with T-Max 3200. His results show that Neopan 1600 shows a true speed of 1600 compared to T-Max with a true speed of around 1000. He used T-Max developer 1:4 for both films.
This speed seems to go contrary to everything I have read about Neopan 1600, with the consensus being that is best @ 640 to 800. Blaker's sample pix were taken of architectural subjects in flat frontal to bright sunlite, not in available darkness environment, where one may want to use a film of this speed.
Anyway, I bought a ten-pack off the bay, and am going to try it in Acufine. I am exposing my first roll of 36 in my Epic, as it is my go-to camera for grab-shot candids, and gives pretty consistant exposures.
Perhaps you fine folks could chime in with your experiences and techniques using this film. Thanks
Jim