Agfa asp 400 s

Characteristics • The spectral sensitivity of ASP 400 S is extended in the near infrared range of the energy spectrum. As a result, the film offers excellent penetration through haze, fog and other atmospheric conditions liable to affect the image quality. Due to the reduced scattering by the atmosphere, images are sharp and well edged. • The near IR sensitivity and the strong response to red light allow for nocturne red flash photography as well as daylight photography. • Although featuring high speed, the graininess of the emulsion is low thanks to the 2-layer emulsion architecture. The low granularity makes the film very scanner-friendly and the scans deliver noise-free images in the image highlights. • The low fog level at standard processing temperature and at high temperature processing makes the film even more suitable for development in large and small processing machines. • The image contrast can be controlled by the processing parameters. ASP400S can be processed as a low contrast film for good and average weather photography and as a medium contrast film for bad weather photography. • Processing can take place in a continuous automatic processor or manually (f.e.spiral tank). • Although high speed and near-IR sensitised, ASP400S shows excellent storage stability before use and low latent image drift after exposure. • Thanks to the use of modern film technology, the film has excellent drying abilities and is resistant to scratching. • ASP400S has a gelatine back coating to prevent scratches on the back of the film which could be picked-up by image scanners. • Base substrate layers provide permanent anti-static properties to the film, at exposure and after processing.