I, too, have used Scala on occasion. It is a fine film, perhaps the best
from Agfa today. I have used it only at 200, and love the long tonal range,
with a very slight warm rendition. The only question I have, is, who uses
this stuff enough to justify its existence. I have heard that some fashion
shooters use it occasionally.
That said, consider this: there is something about projected B&W that is
similar to projected color. I'm sure that viewing something bright in
subdued light helps anything, bit it does impress. I'm sure that the film
is capable of a greater range that paper, in either B&W or color. Many years
ago, I experimented with B&W slides. Kodak made a direct positive developing
kit, which, when used with Panatomic X, gave startling results.
I've heard a lot about dr5, but no personal experience. For me, the
practicality of prints outweighs the aggravation of projection.
Bill Pearce
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