[LargeFormat] Panatomic-X still around sort of...

[Mike Kirwan]

It us really thin based film..I used 4x5 stainless hangers and processed the
old fashioned way with rubber tanks. Developing at 68 degrees with straight
D-76 for 6 minutes.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: largeformat-admin@f32.net [mailto:largeformat-admin@f32.net]On
Behalf Of Les Newcomer
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 5:13 PM
To: largeformat@f32.net
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Panatomic-X still around sort of...


What kind of time/temp and process?  jobo? tray?  With that thin of a
base I suspect nitro burst in hangers is out of the question ;-)

Les
On Monday, August 12, 2002, at 04:29 PM, Mike Kirwan wrote:

> Have you tried Polaroid Type 55 PN film? I think this a similar or if
> not
> the same emulsion as Panatomic-X. I have removed the film from the
> envelope
> and developed in D-76 with really good results.
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: largeformat-admin@f32.net [mailto:largeformat-admin@f32.net]On
> Behalf Of Rich Lahrson
> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 4:27 PM
> To: pure-silver@tundraware.com; largeformat@f32.net;
> rollei@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [LargeFormat] Panatomic-X still around sort of...
>
>
> Hi everyone!
>
>       When I found out that Panatomic-X was still available in aerial
> film,
> I
> wrote to Kodak 'down under'.
> Below is the copy of their letter and my inquiry.  For those unfamilar
> with
> Panatomic-X, it was
> discontinued in 35mm and roll sizes years ago.  At EI of 32 it's very
> fine
> grained.  I've used it
> in a view camera and I'll be using it again when I get my 5x7 as I've
> got
> 1000ft
> 5 inch roll
> in the fridge.  The roll I've got is the thin film.  My question was
> about
> the
> minimum order
> of the thicker film.  But apparently, it's unavailable in the usual
> thick
> sheet
> film type base.
> Cheers,
> Rich Lahrson
> Berkeley, California
> tripspud@transbay.net
>
>
> Subject:
>         Re: Aerial Web E-Mail Response (KMM2413378C0KM)
>    Date:
>         Mon, 12 Aug 2002 16:12:57 -0400
>    From:
>         USA Support <aerial@kodak.com>
>      To:
>         Aerial Web E-Mail <tripspud@transbay.net>
>
>
>
>
> 8/12/02
>
> Hello Rich,
>
> Kodak Panatomic-X Aerocon II Film 3412 is as 2.5 mil film.  All of the
> sizes we offer are special order but the size of the film dictates the
> minimum order.  For example, if you were to order 70mm film, the minimum
> would be 36 rolls.  If you ordered 5 in. the minimum would be 10 rolls
> unless you were using the 100 ft length, then the minimum would be 20
> rolls. If you ordered 9-1/2 in film, the minimum would be 5 rolls.
> There is no problem shipping this film to California.
> I hope this information helps.  If you need any further information let
> me know.
>
> Regards,
>
> Judy Rodriguez
> Kodak Aerial Imaging Customer Support
>
> Original message follows:
> -------------------------
>
> Below is the result of your feedback form.  It was submitted by
> Aerial Web E-Mail (tripspud@transbay.net) on Thursday, August 1, 2002 at
> 03:05:44
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Question: Hi! What's the least number of rolls of Kodak
> Panatomix-X Aerecon II Film 3412 to purchase?
> I'm in California.  Is that a problem shipping?
> This is the Estar Thick Base Film that is
> special order.  Let me know.  Thanks!  Rich
>
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>
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