Kodalith in 35 mm format

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C. L?pez - 29 Jun 2004 08:06 GMT

Does anyone know if Kodalith film is available in 35 mm? If not, what
would be a high contrast 35 mm film?

Regards,
Carlos

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Donald Qualls - 30 Jun 2004 03:32 GMT

> Does anyone know if Kodalith film is available in 35 mm? If not, what
> would be a high contrast 35 mm film?

It seems to me I've heard of Kodalith being available in 35 mm, but if
you can't find it, Tech Pan has nearly lith type contrast when developed
in conventional soups like HC-110 Dilution B or D-76. The same is true
of most microfilm emulsions -- Bluefire Police, from Frugal
Photographer, is such an emulsion, and if processed in conventional
developer will yield extremely high contrast similar to lith film. I've
also seen Agfa Copex Rapid (said to be the same as Bluefire Police) sold
in 35 mm bulk rolls at J and C Photo.

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Ursus Californicus - 30 Jun 2004 05:13 GMT

I've found an alternative to "traditional" Kodalith film...
Porter's Photographic

http://www.porters.com/

sells a great 35mm lith film along with a quick, two-part developer. I've
used it a lot. It's cheap and easy. I'm away from my notes, but you should
be able to find it online or in their catalog. The last time I bought it,
the film was about $3.50 a roll, and the developer was about $8 for a quart
of each part.

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Grizzly Glen Photography
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Jean-David Beyer - 30 Jun 2004 12:27 GMT

> Does anyone know if Kodalith film is available in 35 mm? If not, what
> would be a high contrast 35 mm film?
>
> Regards,
> Carlos

Kodak used to have a product called Kodak Ektagraphic HC Slide Film that
was the same as Kodalith Ortho Film 6556, Type 3 litho film. Perhaps they
still make it.

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Mike King - 30 Jun 2004 15:49 GMT

Used to be available not sure it's around anymore.

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> Does anyone know if Kodalith film is available in 35 mm? If not, what
> would be a high contrast 35 mm film?
>
> Regards,
> Carlos

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Nicholas O. Lindan - 30 Jun 2004 16:49 GMT

> "C. L?pez" <ee1ah@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > Does anyone know if Kodalith film is available in 35 mm? If not, what
> > would be a high contrast 35 mm film?

Use TechPan and develop in Kodalith developer.
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Donald Qualls - 01 Jul 2004 03:42 GMT

>>"C. L?pez" <ee1ah@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>>Does anyone know if Kodalith film is available in 35 mm? If not, what
>>>would be a high contrast 35 mm film?
>
> Use TechPan and develop in Kodalith developer.

But Copex Rapid is one stop faster, and much cheaper than Tech Pan; it's
otherwise very similar, including extremely high contrast in normal
developers.

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C. L?pez - 06 Jul 2004 03:31 GMT

Thanks all for the tips.

I would really rather not using Kodalith, as it is hard to get in
México, let alone expensive.

Regards,
Carlos

> >>"C. L?pez" <ee1ah@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> otherwise very similar, including extremely high contrast in normal
> developers.

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