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stevebrot · 01-03-2009, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

...Now to see what film i can source out here in Australia ... how readily available is Ektar 100???

It has been available in the U.S. both mail order and in better camera shops since mid-November. I suppose you could contact your local outlets to determine availability in Australia.

Steve

Mechan1k · 01-04-2009, 02:52 AM

I'll do a bit of nosing around and see .... at the moment I have chucked in some Kodak Gold 200 just to see if the freebie Spottie works for now ... but will be looking at using better grade film later on.

So far from what I have seen .. my local Camera store stocks the Fuji Reala ad was going to get a few rolls of that as an initial starting point.

Faintandfuzzy · 01-05-2009, 01:32 PM

It's truly a remarkable film. Don Hutton posted a drum scan sample at the Rangefinder Forum and I was amazed at the level of detail, color, and fine grain. I printed up some 8x10 as a crop from a 16x24 and the images held up just fine.

stevebrot · 01-05-2009, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by Faintandfuzzy

It's truly a remarkable film. Don Hutton posted a drum scan sample at the Rangefinder Forum and I was amazed at the level of detail, color, and fine grain...

Do you have a link?

Steve

Edit: I found it: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64416&page=2

Last edited by stevebrot; 01-05-2009 at 04:22 PM.

**gofour3** · 01-05-2009, 03:10 PM

The Ektar 100 film is now available in Canada, yeah!!

Mechan1k · 01-05-2009, 09:29 PM

There really seems to be a real buzz around about this film.
I might jsut have to go and find some and see how it goes.

troyz · 01-07-2009, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

According to the technician that did my CLA, my Ricoh's meter is somewhat out of adjustment and was set to ISO 50 per his suggestion to compensate. A few of the scans looked a little light, so I did a little PP in light room to even out the curve on pictures 1, 2, and 5:

-2 stop exposure shift on #1, -1.0 on #2, and -0.5 on #5
+25 brightness
+10 contrast

As a result, I think I may expose the next roll at ISO 100 and see what it looks like. I will also do a test exposure series using a "7-zone" target, white wash cloth, and black velvet swatch. The results should give some indication of where to set the meter.

Some of the overexposure may also have been the fault of the scanner. I may have to make friends with the technician to see what options are available to optimize the process.

Steve

I just got my first roll of Ektar 100 developed (snapshots from a recent snowstorm, mostly exposed at ASA 80). This stuff is a delight to scan on a Coolscan V: vivid and contrasty with no manual exposure/contrast adjustment at all.

Skin tones are not so great; light-skinned people generally turn out a bit too pink.

I don't think I'd use it as a general-purpose travel film. But for scenery it's quite nice.

vinzer · 01-08-2009, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by troyz

I just got my first roll of Ektar 100 developed (snapshots from a recent snowstorm, mostly exposed at ASA 80). This stuff is a delight to scan on a Coolscan V: vivid and contrasty with no manual exposure/contrast adjustment at all.

Skin tones are not so great; light-skinned people generally turn out a bit too pink.

I don't think I'd use it as a general-purpose travel film. But for scenery it's quite nice.

Wow, that does look good! Hopefully I can get my hands on one soon. I haven't seen that new Ektar in my neck of the woods.

geauxpez · 03-13-2009, 07:04 AM

You guys are killing me -- I may have to replace my K10d with a P&S and dust off my film gear permanently.

HarryN · 04-06-2009, 01:45 PM

Hi - Thanks for the nice photos.

I have been starting to figure out kodak 100UC (ultra color) and was looking for 400UC, only to find out that this film is on the list to discontinue - replaced by the Ektar.

I really like the color intensity and contrast of the 100UC - any idea how the Ektar 100 compares for this to the 100UC ?

Thanks

Harry

k100d · 04-06-2009, 01:54 PM

there's a test somewhere on the internet that i've read
i believe you can find it somewhere by including site:rangefinderforum.com in your search, you'll have to dig for it a bit

Jonson PL · 04-06-2009, 04:13 PM

Looks great, prefer nr. 1 and 5

davef · 04-06-2009, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Nice pictures. Can hardly wait to try the film, hope it comes to Canada soon. It will be my film choice for next spring/summer.

Vistek has it in stock. Henry's will order it for you. There are probably others. Dave

lbenac · 04-06-2009, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by davef

Vistek has it in stock. Dave

Almost here in canada, I ordered 5 rolls this week-end and receive a message from Vistek Canada that there was a 6~10 days backorder on the Ektar 100

Cheers,

Luc

heatherslightbox · 04-07-2009, 09:13 AM

I've got a roll of Ektar on it's way from B&H. I'm looking forward to trying it out this weekend.

Heather

01-07-2009, 11:53 PM	#22
troyz Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 389	Originally posted by stevebrot According to the technician that did my CLA, my Ricoh's meter is somewhat out of adjustment and was set to ISO 50 per his suggestion to compensate. A few of the scans looked a little light, so I did a little PP in light room to even out the curve on pictures 1, 2, and 5: -2 stop exposure shift on #1, -1.0 on #2, and -0.5 on #5 +25 brightness +10 contrast As a result, I think I may expose the next roll at ISO 100 and see what it looks like. I will also do a test exposure series using a "7-zone" target, white wash cloth, and black velvet swatch. The results should give some indication of where to set the meter. Some of the overexposure may also have been the fault of the scanner. I may have to make friends with the technician to see what options are available to optimize the process. Steve I just got my first roll of Ektar 100 developed (snapshots from a recent snowstorm, mostly exposed at ASA 80). This stuff is a delight to scan on a Coolscan V: vivid and contrasty with no manual exposure/contrast adjustment at all. Skin tones are not so great; light-skinned people generally turn out a bit too pink. I don't think I'd use it as a general-purpose travel film. But for scenery it's quite nice.

04-06-2009, 07:27 PM	#29
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Originally posted by davef Vistek has it in stock. Dave Almost here in canada, I ordered 5 rolls this week-end and receive a message from Vistek Canada that there was a 6~10 days backorder on the Ektar 100 Cheers, Luc Last edited by lbenac; 04-06-2009 at 07:32 PM.

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01-03-2009, 09:27 AM	#16
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mechan1k ...Now to see what film i can source out here in Australia ... how readily available is Ektar 100??? It has been available in the U.S. both mail order and in better camera shops since mid-November. I suppose you could contact your local outlets to determine availability in Australia. Steve

01-04-2009, 02:52 AM	#17
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	I'll do a bit of nosing around and see .... at the moment I have chucked in some Kodak Gold 200 just to see if the freebie Spottie works for now ... but will be looking at using better grade film later on. So far from what I have seen .. my local Camera store stocks the Fuji Reala ad was going to get a few rolls of that as an initial starting point.

01-05-2009, 01:32 PM	#18
Faintandfuzzy New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1	It's truly a remarkable film. Don Hutton posted a drum scan sample at the Rangefinder Forum and I was amazed at the level of detail, color, and fine grain. I printed up some 8x10 as a crop from a 16x24 and the images held up just fine.

01-05-2009, 02:55 PM	#19
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by Faintandfuzzy It's truly a remarkable film. Don Hutton posted a drum scan sample at the Rangefinder Forum and I was amazed at the level of detail, color, and fine grain... Do you have a link? Steve Edit: I found it: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64416&page=2 Last edited by stevebrot; 01-05-2009 at 04:22 PM.

01-05-2009, 03:10 PM	#20
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	The Ektar 100 film is now available in Canada, yeah!!

01-05-2009, 09:29 PM	#21
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	There really seems to be a real buzz around about this film. I might jsut have to go and find some and see how it goes.

01-08-2009, 06:27 AM	#23
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by troyz I just got my first roll of Ektar 100 developed (snapshots from a recent snowstorm, mostly exposed at ASA 80). This stuff is a delight to scan on a Coolscan V: vivid and contrasty with no manual exposure/contrast adjustment at all. Skin tones are not so great; light-skinned people generally turn out a bit too pink. I don't think I'd use it as a general-purpose travel film. But for scenery it's quite nice. Wow, that does look good! Hopefully I can get my hands on one soon. I haven't seen that new Ektar in my neck of the woods.

03-13-2009, 07:04 AM	#24
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	You guys are killing me -- I may have to replace my K10d with a P&S and dust off my film gear permanently.

04-06-2009, 01:45 PM	#25
HarryN Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 68	Hi - Thanks for the nice photos. I have been starting to figure out kodak 100UC (ultra color) and was looking for 400UC, only to find out that this film is on the list to discontinue - replaced by the Ektar. I really like the color intensity and contrast of the 100UC - any idea how the Ektar 100 compares for this to the 100UC ? Thanks Harry

04-06-2009, 01:54 PM	#26
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	there's a test somewhere on the internet that i've read i believe you can find it somewhere by including site:rangefinderforum.com in your search, you'll have to dig for it a bit

04-06-2009, 04:13 PM	#27
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Looks great, prefer nr. 1 and 5

04-06-2009, 06:11 PM	#28
davef Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 433	Originally posted by gofour3 Nice pictures. Can hardly wait to try the film, hope it comes to Canada soon. It will be my film choice for next spring/summer. Vistek has it in stock. Henry's will order it for you. There are probably others. Dave

04-07-2009, 09:13 AM	#30
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	I've got a roll of Ektar on it's way from B&H. I'm looking forward to trying it out this weekend. Heather

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