Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Agfa
- Film
- Scala 200x
- Speed
- 200
- Process
- Scala
- Formats
- 135-36, 120, Sheet film
- Base
- T/P
- Made in
- Germany
- Status
- Discontinued
Character & history#
General purpose B&W reversal film based on the same emulsion as the APX 100 film. Wide exposure and tonal range. Requires specialist Scala process.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 200#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/200 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 | — | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s | 0.5 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/15 s | 1/4 s | 1 s | 4 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1/4 s | 1 s | 4 s | 15 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 200.
- Foma Inverzní Fomapan 24 / Fomapan R 24 ISO 200 · disc.
- ADOX SCALA 160 ISO 160 · disc.
More Agfa films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Agfa Scala 200x?
200 — set your meter to ISO 200 for box speed.
Is Agfa Scala 200x still made?
No, it has been discontinued (c1990s–2005).
How do I develop Agfa Scala 200x?
Scala process.
Is Agfa Scala 200x available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135-36, 120, Sheet film.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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