I disagree with this. It's like saying "five different wines should be enough". It's wise to spend time searching for film that pleases your needs and then learn use the film inside out in benefit to make your photography look the way you want it.
Any of the films from the major manufacturers are fine.
Exactly. When I started there were only 5 different films on the shelves. I think internet spoiled people...
Relatively recently, Harman stopped saying that.Harman Technology have stated on numerous occasions that neither Ilford nor Kentmere film is sold under any other name. Ergo Ultrafine Xtreme is not Kentmere 400.
Simon Galley did at one time post that their policy was that they would not rebrand the Kentmere branded products that they were by that time manufacturing and selling. The statement above reflects a change from that policy.Folks are recalling statement concerning Iflord films and papers, I don't recall Harman stating that Kentmere would not rebranded. And that before Harman was bought by the current owners. I bought a few rolls of Kentmere and compared to UFE and all I can say is that if walks like duck, acts duck, developers like and duck and prints like a duck it's rebranded Kentmere.
Indeed. I've spent a bit of time researching a lab in London that produces good scans. I believe I've found one based on good feedback on various Internet forums. In the meantime I've ordered one of:
- Foma Action Film 35mm B&W ISO 400
- Ilford HP5 Plus 400 B&W ISO 400
- Kodak Tri-X 400 35mm B&W Film
...to get me started. I'll see how things go and if they go well I'll order another set of B&W films to try out.
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HP5+ is probably the most versatile, along with Kodak Tri-X but the former is more available and cheaper in England. You might even find some at Boots. If you're in London, try popping into Process Supplies near Farringdon, they have just about every film on the market available to buy over the counter. I'd have a go with both HP5+ and FP4+, see how they differ. You might find you prefer one for portraits of people and another for landscapes.
No offense, but that really isn't the issue.Well Ultrafine 400 is somebody's film i.e. some film maker makes it. It is then a question of who makes it and there would appear to be some evidence from various users' tests that Kentmere fits the bill. Ilford recently has the opportunity to re-iterate Simon Galley's "no-rebranding" statement in an unequivocal form but chose not to do so. At least that's my reading of Ilford's statement which Matt has kindly reproduced
Those who are interested in what film Ultrafine actually is can only weigh the evidence and come to their own conclusions. Somewhat strangely for Photrio I cannot recall seeing any assertions that it is not Kentmere but is instead from maker X's stable. Usually there are counter assertions on most subjects
pentaxuser
the film may not be kentmere. we will never know. But I have tested it against the rpx 100 and rpx 400 and to me they are the same film. and those films are made in 120. so it could be similar to kentmere but not the same. But does it really matter? try the film. if you like it keep using it, if not, then find something else. the Xtreme just seems to be a quality product finished by harmon tech, but with a lower silver content than more professional films like fp4, trix and hp5, at least thats how I find them
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