36 EXP of Kodak SO-78
Kodak Special Order 78 on ESTAR base is a panchromatic black and white negative film that never appeared in the official Kodak catalog. It shares T-Grain characteristics with T-Max 400 and Kodak Linograph Shell Burst 2476 film (which also has an intriguing history). This emulsion was tested by White Sands Missile Range Optics Branch, New Mexico when they needed to capture data at high altitudes during missions occurring at times when the light levels were low.
As this was used by the air force, missile ranges, and military training centers, as a homage to this history the packaging has a ‘underground alien autopsy’ flare on the cassette and X-Files callback on the canister.
This reel of 1,200’ was found in a temperature controlled warehouse beneath the sands of the desert. It has been expired since 1997. While it resolves decently at 400 for its age, edge fog and grain clear up if shot at 200. These are DX coded for 200. Please see the chart tests to determine your preference.
When testing, the characteristics that stood out were blooming highlights, enhanced nostalgic grain, contrast curves that are linear but can be tweaked to user liking. Overall, classic vintage qualities. The images provided here are processed using the following: ISO 200, HC-110 Dilution B (1:31) for 6’ at 68F.
If you would like Analog Abduction to develop this roll for you, we can do so for $8 a roll, scans an additional $10.
Analog Abduction provides respooling services to still photographers that yearn for uniquely beautiful films not typically made available by traditional photographic retailers. As a disclaimer, since these are respooled and handled by aliens, there is a slight chance a few frames may have tiny scratches and/or marks. The canister and cassette are sourced locally and recycled.
36 EXP of Kodak SO-78
Kodak Special Order 78 on ESTAR base is a panchromatic black and white negative film that never appeared in the official Kodak catalog. It shares T-Grain characteristics with T-Max 400 and Kodak Linograph Shell Burst 2476 film (which also has an intriguing history). This emulsion was tested by White Sands Missile Range Optics Branch, New Mexico when they needed to capture data at high altitudes during missions occurring at times when the light levels were low.
As this was used by the air force, missile ranges, and military training centers, as a homage to this history the packaging has a ‘underground alien autopsy’ flare on the cassette and X-Files callback on the canister.
This reel of 1,200’ was found in a temperature controlled warehouse beneath the sands of the desert. It has been expired since 1997. While it resolves decently at 400 for its age, edge fog and grain clear up if shot at 200. These are DX coded for 200. Please see the chart tests to determine your preference.
When testing, the characteristics that stood out were blooming highlights, enhanced nostalgic grain, contrast curves that are linear but can be tweaked to user liking. Overall, classic vintage qualities. The images provided here are processed using the following: ISO 200, HC-110 Dilution B (1:31) for 6’ at 68F.
If you would like Analog Abduction to develop this roll for you, we can do so for $8 a roll, scans an additional $10.
Analog Abduction provides respooling services to still photographers that yearn for uniquely beautiful films not typically made available by traditional photographic retailers. As a disclaimer, since these are respooled and handled by aliens, there is a slight chance a few frames may have tiny scratches and/or marks. The canister and cassette are sourced locally and recycled.