***SPAM*** Re: [APML] Konica VX 400?

["Don Westergren" <westergren@netzero.net>]

Ray and Alan,

The Centuria that I tested was from OPT, their early batch.  It has the
distinction of being about the best color negative film I know of that is
"currently available" for astropics.  However, it was way down on
sensitivity compared to past great astro films like Supra and RG200 hypered.
Now it's availability is much in question.

Another thought is that maybe the VX400 is the same film.  I haven't tried
any, so I can't say for sure.  There was a question last summer about the
Konica "Super Centuria 400" vs the "Centuria 400".  I think Cris Shur tested
the "Super Centuria" while I tested the "Centuria".  I think they were
pretty much the same.  So Konica has apparently packaged the film under
different names in the past.  Also, the UPC on the film I had was
3316736383, different from the ones Ray mentioned.  I'm not sure that UPC
codes can be relied on to identify the film.

Don



> --- Ray Rochelle <r.rochelle@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > To the best of my knowledge OPT is the only source of the correct
> > film. Thou I could be wrong for I have not yet found a supply for it
> > and would like to find out where it can be found
>
> Hey Ray,
>
> Not anymore. I called and was told that most likely they will not be
> able to obtain more. If that changes, they will post an update on their
> website.
>
> I'm going to e-mail Adorama as they're probably closed now, but I
> expect I'll hear the same from them. I believe they are now probably
> substituting the most reasonable product that they have available.
>
> I don't plan on sending the 2 rolls back to them. Their cost was $1.69
> each, of course shipping was about $8. I'd like to see some of these
> outfits learn how to use USPS first class. Especially for small, or
> lightweight items. I shipped 5 rolls of Supra to a couple guys on this
> list and it only cost me $1.75.
>
> If I can't get hold of a reasonable replacement, I will give this film
> a workout and see how it looks. I still have some Fuji Super HQ200, but
> was not overly pleased by the varying color responses and weak red
> response.
>
> Happy (and safe) New Year to all,
> Alan
>
>
>
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