CatLABS (États-Unis)
CatLABS X Film 80
ISO 80 N&B ultra-fine intermediate
~12–15 €
The CatLABS X Film 80 is a panchromatic ISO 80 B&W film from CatLABS (Boston, USA), based on the same high-acutance Agfa-Gevaert emulsion as the X Film 320 but at a lower speed. Ultra-fine grain, high contrast, maximum acutance. Ideal for studio portraits, reproduction work needing extreme resolution, and traditional B&W printing.
Atouts
+ Maximum acutance for an ISO 80 film
+ Ultra-fine grain
+ Available in 35mm and 120
Limites
− ISO 80 — sufficient light needed
− Limited availability in France
The X Film 80 is the slow version of the CatLABS X Film line. Its high acutance and ultra-fine grain make it popular among traditional darkroom photographers seeking negatives of flawless technical quality for large enlargements.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
ultra-fine
Contraste
medium
Latitude
+2/-2
Popularité
niche
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
12 poses
Base du film
Acetate
Sensibilité spectrale
Panchromatic
Conservation
refrigeration recommended
Péremption typique
2–4 years
Développement maison
yes — intermediate
Niveau recommandé
intermediate
| Process | N&B standard |
| Révélateurs | D-76, Rodinal, HC-110, ID-11, Pyrocat-HD |
| Temps / température | 20°C — D-76 stock : 7min | D-76 1+1 : 9min | Rodinal 1+50 : 12min | HC-110 dil. B : 5min30 |
| Usage recommandé | portrait, landscape, studio, moyen format |
| Revendeurs France | CatLABS.com · Analog Wonderland · Photo Impex |
