[pure-silver] Re: ARISTA-EDU Ultra 100iso
- From: Jean-David Beyer <jeandavid8@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:03:44 -0500
Tim Daneliuk wrote:
> On 12/21/2011 07:55 PM, Bogdan Karasek wrote:
>> Hello Everyone,
>>
>> I need to buy some 8x10 B+W film and was wondering about the above
>> film from FreeStyle (sell in lots of 50 sheets, good price).
>>
>> I know it is rebadged; does anyone here know what it was
>> originally? Thanks.
>>
>> Cheers, Bogdan
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> Bogdan -
>
> I've used the Arista 100 ins 6x9 cm sheets - it's decent. However, I
> much prefer the Efke 100. The Efke shoots at a true rated ASA of
> 100 according my densiometeric tests and develops well in D-76, and
> PMK.
>
> The only problem with the Efke is that it has a REALLY soft emulsion.
> You have to use a hardening fixer and treat it very carefully when
> wet. But .. the stuff is really nice. It reminds me of the circa
> 1950-60s emulsions. I have no idea if it is available in 8x10 but
> Freestyle is the place to look.
When I was going through my chemistry phase, I mixed up SB-4 stop bath
for this. A hardening stop bath. But for the films I was using, this was
ridiculous. Might be useful here.
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