JK-London
Aliens
Film: Svema KN-1 expired motion picture film, produced 03/1969 @EI12
Process: Soviet motion picture developer ST-3, self-mixed, 9 minutes @ 18*C.
Camera: Zenit E, Helios 44-2 lens,010 (UV) filter
Scanner: Optronics ColorGetter Falcon drum scanner, wet-mounted scan
I recently acquired a large can of Svema KN-1, which is a "normal" (i.e. not special, micro, high-contrast etc.) film with a native ISO of 12. It was stated as "designed for shooting subjects lit by bright daylight. Especially suitable for portraiture. Negatives allow you to make positives with a large increase. Will retain properties for two years."
So with a given two-year shelf life, I was curious to see in what condition a 51-year old film would be... I exposed a roll in my Zenit E/Helios 44-2, then processed using the specified developer which is fairly similar to D96. I was pleasantly surprised when the negative strip showed absolutely zero age-related fog.
The tones are gorgeous, and the film itself is virtually grainless. I am looking forward to using this a lot more!
Aliens
Film: Svema KN-1 expired motion picture film, produced 03/1969 @EI12
Process: Soviet motion picture developer ST-3, self-mixed, 9 minutes @ 18*C.
Camera: Zenit E, Helios 44-2 lens,010 (UV) filter
Scanner: Optronics ColorGetter Falcon drum scanner, wet-mounted scan
I recently acquired a large can of Svema KN-1, which is a "normal" (i.e. not special, micro, high-contrast etc.) film with a native ISO of 12. It was stated as "designed for shooting subjects lit by bright daylight. Especially suitable for portraiture. Negatives allow you to make positives with a large increase. Will retain properties for two years."
So with a given two-year shelf life, I was curious to see in what condition a 51-year old film would be... I exposed a roll in my Zenit E/Helios 44-2, then processed using the specified developer which is fairly similar to D96. I was pleasantly surprised when the negative strip showed absolutely zero age-related fog.
The tones are gorgeous, and the film itself is virtually grainless. I am looking forward to using this a lot more!