Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- ADOX
- Film
- SCALA 160
- Speed
- 160
- Process
- B&W
- Formats
- 135-36
- Base
- Triacetate
- Made in
- Germany
- Status
- Discontinued — replaced by SCALA 50
Character & history#
Same film as the Silvermax but rebranded to show its suitability for reversal process. A near alternative to the discontinued AGFA SCALA.Final stock sold out in late 2020/early 2021. The replacement film SCALA 50 is based on modified Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot Pan 80
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 160#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/160 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | — | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | 1/3200 s | 1/800 s | 1/200 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s | 1/100 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | 1/3200 s | 1/800 s | 1/200 s | 1/50 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s | 1/100 s | 1/25 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/400 s | 1/100 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/100 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/13 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s | 5 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 0.3 s | 1.3 s | 5 s | 20 s |
Long exposures#
Most films suffer reciprocity failure beyond about 1 second: they need more exposure than the meter says. As a rule of thumb add ⅓–1 stop for 1–10 s and 1–2 stops beyond 10 s for older emulsions; modern T-grain films (and Fuji Acros) need much less. Check the manufacturer's datasheet.
Similar films#
Other black-and-white slide film around ISO 160.
- Agfa Scala 200x ISO 200 · disc.
- Foma Inverzní Fomapan 24 / Fomapan R 24 ISO 200 · disc.
- ORWO UP 22 ISO 125 · disc.
More ADOX films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is ADOX SCALA 160?
160 — set your meter to ISO 160 for box speed.
Is ADOX SCALA 160 still made?
No, it has been discontinued (2016–2020).
How do I develop ADOX SCALA 160?
B&W process. Traditional black-and-white development (e.g. D-76/ID-11, HC-110, Rodinal, XTOL) — easy to do at home.
Is ADOX SCALA 160 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135-36.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources