Found a New Film....

I was browsing the internet, looking at some photography websites, and I stumbled across a new film.  This one is sold by a company called CatLabs, based out of a small shop in suburban Boston.  It seems a rather eclectic place that specializes in large format film based photography.... right up my alley.  Its doubtful that they manufacture this film themselves and probably just have it made for them, and then package and brand it with their name.  I ordered three boxes of 4" x 5" sheet film and I must say that their service is very prompt.  They shipped it the same day by internatiional courier, and the next day it arrived at my door.  The price was pretty reasonable at $30US per box of 25 sheets.  I hope to shoot some of this film soon and will be able to form an opinion of it once I've processed my first batch.   They also offer it in 8" x 10" format so perhaps that will be worth a try one day as well....

This is the information from their website that explains the film and some general processing information...

• CatLABS X FILM 80 is a traditional, slow-speed, fine-grain, high silver content film, designed for a wide array of shooting conditions
• Following in the footsteps of Kodak's famous 'Panatomic-X' (which was used in Polaroid's equally famous Type 55 film), CatLABS X FILM 80 brings back a classic touch with its unique look
• An ideal “daylight” film, offering versatility and unique characteristics not found in any other currently made film on the market today
• Characterized by its very fine grain, moderate contrast and deep tonal range
• Exhibits a wide exposure latitude under various lighting conditions, and extreme flexibility in processing options
• Rate it at 50 ISO when shooting indoors (under studio lighting) for extreme fine-grain, or push it as high as 800 when shooting in low light conditions
• CatLABS X FILM 80 has an IE of 80 ISO
• For convenience, expose as 100 or 80 ISO for similar results
• Available in 120 roll film and 4X5/8X10 sheet film (see pull-down menu for options)

Processing Instructions (at 20° C):

D-76 / ID-11:

ISO 80:
• Stock- 9:30 min
• 1+1 - 15 min

ISO 320:
• Stock - 15 min

ISO 800:
• 1+1 - 21 min (results unpredictable)

Rodinal:

ISO 50:
• 1+25 - 6:30 min

ISO 80:
• 1+25 - 10 min

ISO 80:
• 1+50 - 15 min

ISO 80 (other developers):

Pyrocat HD:
• 1+1+50 - 7:00 min

HC-110 (Dilution B):
• 1+31 - 8:45 min

Xtol:
• 1+1 - 10:30 min

Tmax Dev:
• 1+4 - 6:40 min