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Also made in 127, 220 and 620.

Shanghai General Film GP3 100

Long-running Chinese panchromatic film with a thin anti-halation layer giving a retro look in sheet sizes; the 35mm/roll version is believed to be European-coated.

ISO

100

Formats

7

35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10, 127, 220, 620

Process

BW

Type

B&W

Characteristics

GrainNot published
ContrastNot published
LatitudeNot published

Reciprocity Failure

No official data available. The manufacturer hasn't published reciprocity specifications for this film.

For long exposures, try starting with a 1.3 exponent (t' = t1.3) as a baseline and bracket your shots. This is a reasonable middle ground that works for many films.

No manufacturer reciprocity data found; test or bracket long exposures.

Often Used For

large formatbudget

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