Ferrania, is restarting production of still and cinema film emulsions

rhmimac · 04-11-2017, 11:23 AM

Nice Mr Bias is featured on the great sunny16 podcast. He tells a great inside story on how Ferrania is struggling to come back to us filmshooters with E6 film:

'Sunny 16' van Ade and Graeme in iTunes

**gofour3** · 07-19-2017, 04:11 PM - **1 Like**

Getting close!

Received an invoice for my 5 rolls of b&w film that I pre-ordered a few months back. So shipping will be soon........................

Phil.

pathdoc · 07-19-2017, 05:07 PM

Hopefully in producing this run they are not the Pheidippides of film companies...

"Joy to you, we have film!"

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-19-2017, 06:21 PM

At this rate I expect Kodak will introduce their new slide film first.
If so I that doesn't bode well for Ferrania.

I'm glad to see Ferrania's new BW film, but IMO it's just a stopgap;
"Look, we managed to get a product to market."

Chris

**gofour3** · 07-19-2017, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

At this rate I expect Kodak will introduce their new slide film first.
If so I that doesn't bode well for Ferrania.

True for 100 ISO E6, as they have to compete with Fuji and Kodak. (200 ISO with Rollei)

However they were also going to introduce various other speeds of E6 as well as some Tungsten versions:

64D, 100D, 200D, 400D, 640T, 800/3200T

In everything other than 100D & 200D ISO, they will have the E6 market all to themselves.

The 400D will be a huge seller, as there is a big gap in fast E6 since Fuji deleted Provia 400x.

Phil.

**TomB_tx** · 07-22-2017, 02:57 PM - **2 Likes**

I received my order of P30 Alpha today. Loaded a roll for test.

rhmimac · 07-22-2017, 10:12 PM

Originally posted by TomB_tx

I received my order of P30 Alpha today. Loaded a roll for test.

I'm setting my hopes on the upraising of Ferrania's E-6 production. P30 will be the wheelbarrow for that.

TomB, I hope P30 can be a nice alternative for b&w and results turn out well for you. Please show us some pics in this or the b&w film thread.

I was happy to see Rollei (Maco) getting E-6 Vario Chrome on the market but it appears a bit of a bummer. Low contrast, muted 70ies colors and quick burning of the highlights was one of the verdicts I read on the net. I don't mind that if I know such things in front. And E-6 is never forgiving for highlights if you meter for the shadows, low dynamic range is normal for sure.
Rollei once brought old (Agfa) CR200 E-6 stock on the market which resulted in many rolls for me with orange to almost red pics when shot on EI200. We certainly are in need of a real Fuji E-6 competitor. Although I don't think anyone can make the same sort of magical film like Fuji's Provia 400X. So high hopes on Kodak when they will reintroduce Ektachrome.

Last edited by rhmimac; 07-22-2017 at 10:18 PM.

IgorZ · 07-28-2017, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by TomB_tx

I received my order of P30 Alpha today. Loaded a roll for test.

It would be great to see some photos. From what I saw on the web, it seemed P30 didn't handle highlights very well...

**gofour3** · 07-28-2017, 01:31 PM - **3 Likes**

I was out of town for work this week and the film finally arrived while I was away.

Will load a roll into the LX and head out tomorrow to do some testing.hopefully will have some pictures to show next Friday.

Phil.

Gareth.Ig · 07-31-2017, 06:58 PM

I have shot two rolls of P30. I am trying to figure out the best way to process it, roll the dice on my ilfotec HC, or buy a developer they have guidance on.

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-01-2017, 03:02 PM

Are they planning to produce enough to sell any to non-subscribers too?
I have not seen this film advertised for sale anywhere.

Chris

stevebrot · 08-01-2017, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Are they planning to produce enough to sell any to non-subscribers too?
I have not seen this film advertised for sale anywhere.

Chris

They did a short run for sale through their Web site with more promised for the future, but I believe that current output is to satisfy backers orders only at this point.

Steve

**gofour3** · 08-01-2017, 08:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Gareth.Ig

I have shot two rolls of P30. I am trying to figure out the best way to process it, roll the dice on my ilfotec HC, or buy a developer they have guidance on.

I just took my first roll to my local film lab for processing/scanning, will see Thursday afternoon how it looks.

Phil.

Gareth.Ig · 08-03-2017, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

I just took my first roll to my local film lab for processing/scanning, will see Thursday afternoon how it looks.

Phil.

Make sure to post a couple scans!

**gofour3** · 08-03-2017, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

Here are some samples from my first roll of Ferrania P30, everything is "vanilla". Lab processing using an Illford developer, medium res lab scans (6.7MB TIF files) and shot at the box speed of 80 ISO using my Super A.

I did some slight tweaking (lighting/contrast) in Photoshop and converted them to JPEG's. I used yellow/dark yellow and orange filters on the three lenses. (A20/2.8, FA31/1.8 & K50/1.2)

#1 A20/2.8 Yellow filter:

#2 FA31/1.8 Dark Yellow filter:

#3 K50/1.2 Orange filter:

#4 FA31/1.8 Dark Yellow filter:

#5 K50/1.2 Orange filter:

#6 FA31/1.8 Dark Yellow filter:

Phil.

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04-11-2017, 11:23 AM	#31
rhmimac Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Antwerp Posts: 56	Nice Mr Bias is featured on the great sunny16 podcast. He tells a great inside story on how Ferrania is struggling to come back to us filmshooters with E6 film: 'Sunny 16' van Ade and Graeme in iTunes

07-19-2017, 04:11 PM - 1 Like	#32
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Getting close! Received an invoice for my 5 rolls of b&w film that I pre-ordered a few months back. So shipping will be soon........................ Phil.

07-19-2017, 05:07 PM	#33
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Hopefully in producing this run they are not the Pheidippides of film companies... "Joy to you, we have film!"

07-19-2017, 06:21 PM	#34
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	At this rate I expect Kodak will introduce their new slide film first. If so I that doesn't bode well for Ferrania. I'm glad to see Ferrania's new BW film, but IMO it's just a stopgap; "Look, we managed to get a product to market." Chris

07-19-2017, 08:36 PM	#35
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt At this rate I expect Kodak will introduce their new slide film first. If so I that doesn't bode well for Ferrania. True for 100 ISO E6, as they have to compete with Fuji and Kodak. (200 ISO with Rollei) However they were also going to introduce various other speeds of E6 as well as some Tungsten versions: 64D, 100D, 200D, 400D, 640T, 800/3200T In everything other than 100D & 200D ISO, they will have the E6 market all to themselves. The 400D will be a huge seller, as there is a big gap in fast E6 since Fuji deleted Provia 400x. Phil.

07-22-2017, 02:57 PM - 2 Likes	#36
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	I received my order of P30 Alpha today. Loaded a roll for test.

07-22-2017, 10:12 PM	#37
rhmimac Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Antwerp Posts: 56	Originally posted by TomB_tx I received my order of P30 Alpha today. Loaded a roll for test. I'm setting my hopes on the upraising of Ferrania's E-6 production. P30 will be the wheelbarrow for that. TomB, I hope P30 can be a nice alternative for b&w and results turn out well for you. Please show us some pics in this or the b&w film thread. I was happy to see Rollei (Maco) getting E-6 Vario Chrome on the market but it appears a bit of a bummer. Low contrast, muted 70ies colors and quick burning of the highlights was one of the verdicts I read on the net. I don't mind that if I know such things in front. And E-6 is never forgiving for highlights if you meter for the shadows, low dynamic range is normal for sure. Rollei once brought old (Agfa) CR200 E-6 stock on the market which resulted in many rolls for me with orange to almost red pics when shot on EI200. We certainly are in need of a real Fuji E-6 competitor. Although I don't think anyone can make the same sort of magical film like Fuji's Provia 400X. So high hopes on Kodak when they will reintroduce Ektachrome. Last edited by rhmimac; 07-22-2017 at 10:18 PM.

07-28-2017, 08:17 AM	#38
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by TomB_tx I received my order of P30 Alpha today. Loaded a roll for test. It would be great to see some photos. From what I saw on the web, it seemed P30 didn't handle highlights very well...

07-31-2017, 06:58 PM	#40
Gareth.Ig Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cochrane, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 508	I have shot two rolls of P30. I am trying to figure out the best way to process it, roll the dice on my ilfotec HC, or buy a developer they have guidance on.

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ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Are they planning to produce enough to sell any to non-subscribers too? I have not seen this film advertised for sale anywhere. Chris

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08-01-2017, 04:03 PM	#42
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Are they planning to produce enough to sell any to non-subscribers too? I have not seen this film advertised for sale anywhere. Chris They did a short run for sale through their Web site with more promised for the future, but I believe that current output is to satisfy backers orders only at this point. Steve

08-01-2017, 08:48 PM - 1 Like	#43
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Originally posted by Gareth.Ig I have shot two rolls of P30. I am trying to figure out the best way to process it, roll the dice on my ilfotec HC, or buy a developer they have guidance on. I just took my first roll to my local film lab for processing/scanning, will see Thursday afternoon how it looks. Phil.

08-03-2017, 07:37 AM	#44
Gareth.Ig Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cochrane, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 508	Originally posted by gofour3 I just took my first roll to my local film lab for processing/scanning, will see Thursday afternoon how it looks. Phil. Make sure to post a couple scans!

08-03-2017, 01:50 PM - 1 Like	#45
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Here are some samples from my first roll of Ferrania P30, everything is "vanilla". Lab processing using an Illford developer, medium res lab scans (6.7MB TIF files) and shot at the box speed of 80 ISO using my Super A. I did some slight tweaking (lighting/contrast) in Photoshop and converted them to JPEG's. I used yellow/dark yellow and orange filters on the three lenses. (A20/2.8, FA31/1.8 & K50/1.2) #1 A20/2.8 Yellow filter: #2 FA31/1.8 Dark Yellow filter: #3 K50/1.2 Orange filter: #4 FA31/1.8 Dark Yellow filter: #5 K50/1.2 Orange filter: #6 FA31/1.8 Dark Yellow filter: Phil.