Re: [APML] Konica VX 400?

[Radu Corlan <rcorlan@pcnet.ro>]

On Thu, 30 Dec 2004, Alan Voetsch wrote:

> Thanks to the link provided by Don Westergren a couple weeks ago, I
> ordered 2 rolls of what I thought was supposed to be Konica Centuria
> 400. When we got home from Sacrasmento airport today, the film was in
> the mailbox. It is not as ordered, it is Konica VX400 SUPER. 
> 
> Has anyone ever used this? If so what can you tell me about it? I'll
> try calling the dealer tomorrow and find out if I can still get real
> film.

People around here have been using VX400 (not sure if "super" is the same 
thing) for a while. It had good red response. The downsides are that it's 
a bit grainy and it picks up light pollution badly (and will give you a 
greenish sky). But it's worth a try.

Radu 

> 
> Thanks and Happy New Year,
> Alan
> 
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