arjun_mehra Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Has anyone tried the new Technical Pan film, by Rollei? Like the much-lauded Kodak Tech Pan, this, too, is a 25-speed black-and-white emulsion. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer_almqvist2 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 No, but I have tried Kodak's Imagelink. If you liked TP, you will love Imagelink. Kodak only sells in 30 meter reels, but independent small companies sell in the common 35 mm "Leica" cassettes. Google for SPUR + developer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik_hattrem Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I stick to Imagelink to. I have bought the 36 frame canisters, but if any one know where to buy 30 meter, please telle me. Or if it is possible to buy it on larger rolls, so i can cut my own 120 and 4x5" That would be like a dream to use with quality optics. But my opinion is: Stop wining over the discontinued TechPan! Buy Imagelink HQ in large quanta, so Kodak keeps it alive. The bad thing is that Kodak doesnt tell people the are making this superb film! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willscarlett Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I just tried a roll of the Rollei Technical Pan and had it developed in their ATP DC developer. I'll post some scans when I'm able. I've also shot Kodak Imagelink HQ and when I brought it to the lab, I told them it was Tech Pan and to develop it normally in Technidol. I have to say that the result was quite nice, altho Imagelink HQ has an intense curl to it. If you shoot Imagelink HQ, rate it at 25 and try bracketing to get a feel, altho I rated my entire roll at 20 and didn't have a problem. Kodak also makes Imagelink FS film which is a stop faster at 50. The main difference between Imagelink films vs. Kodak/Rollei Tech Pan is the lack of extended red sensitivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_shriver Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 The primary buying issue with Imagelink HQ is large minimum orders, a case of at least 20 rolls of 30 meters each. This is the way microfilming services WANT to buy microfilm, so that they can calibrate up one lot of film, and then keep using identical rolls of film without further testing or adjustment. Some, but not all, of Kodak's films on Estar-AH (polyester) base are curl-prone. 2475 Recording is curly, but Technical Pan isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yog_sothoth Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I am playing with the Rollei tech pan. If you do everything right it is pretty powerful stuff if you use a good lens. It is not tolerant of exposure or processing errors, however.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB_Gallery Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 As soon as this is available in 120, I am all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrotblog__miffy_ Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Very nice tones Stephen! Are you using the ATP developer/Spur compound? What sort of lens are you using that gives hexagonal bokeh with the apex running vertically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjun_mehra Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 How're the results of Rollei Tech Pan when it's developed in something more common (such as, say, D-76)? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yog_sothoth Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 That was the Spur developer at EI 40. The exposure was tricky and a lot of the photos didn't turn out well. The lens was a Contax AE 50mm 1.4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrotblog__miffy_ Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The Zeiss lens is really beautiful! Was it just the exposure of the lighting conditions which was difficult, or the developing with the Spur developer, at ISO 40? I had planned to shoot my first roll on ISO32. xo Miffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yog_sothoth Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The lighting conditions were the classic patchy sunlight filtering through trees which is not the best for films like the ATP. The suit of armor was mostly in the shade and was easy to meter, so that turned out well. I cropped off the patch of sunlight shining on the top of the helmet that was overexposed. I am going to try the low contrast developer soon and post some results. As for the Zeiss lenses, there is a reason Zeiss has been so popular over the years. As Contax cameras are out of production you can get a body and some extremely good lenses for a song these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_t Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Rollei Tech Pan review - http://www.blackandwhiteslide.com/atp.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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