[rollei_list] Re: looks like it is the end for agfa

  • From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 28 May 2005 19:00:23 -0700

David,

That is my feeling exactly.  I will NOT forget my experience with
that film.

Another nail in AGFA's coffin.

Jerry

David Seifert wrote:

> Jerry,
>
> I wish you well getting your negs printed on a more compatible machine.
> Remember, however, that Agfa Portrait 160 is/was a VERY low contrast
> film with very soft colors.  I used it a couple times for portaits and
> it did tame harsh lighting quite a bit but I would hesitate to choose it
> for general work.  Just too soft.
>
> David
>
> Jerry Lehrer wrote:
>
> >John,
> >
> >Thank you.  I will try to get to the Agfa Machine at
> >Walgreens and bring the negatives of our Occicat.
> >
> >You have been the only one to explain what the problem is.
> > The Fuji Frontier machines at Costco has always done a
> > super job with Kodak as well as Fuji film.
> >
> >Jerry
> >
> >"John A. Lind" wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >>At 04:16 PM 5/28/2005, Jerry Lehrer wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>In other words is the problem created in developing
> >>>or printing?  There is a Walgreen about 20 miles away.
> >>>
> >>>Jerry
> >>>
> >>>
> >>C-41 is pretty much C-41 (regarding film developing).  It's the printing .
> >>. . the channel setup in the print machine, how they adjust the filter
> >>pack, and the print materials.
> >>
> >>-- John Lind
> >>
> >>
>
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