Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- ADOX
- Film
- Scala 50
- Speed
- 50
- Process
- B&W
- Formats
- 135-36
- Base
- Polyester (PET)
- Made in
- Belgium/ Germany
- Status
- In production
Character & history#
Same film as the HR-50 but rebranded to show its suitability for reversal process. Super-panchromatic ultra fine grain – Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot 80 modified to enhance usability.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 50#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/50 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 | 1/125 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s | 1/15 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s | 0.5 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/30 s | 1/8 s | 0.5 s | 2 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/4 s | 1 s | 4 s | 15 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1 s | 4 s | 15 s | > 1 min |
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 50.
- Foma Inverzní Fomapan 17 / Fomapan R 17 ISO 40 · disc.
- Agfa Isopan ISS Umkehrfilm ISO 64 · disc.
More ADOX films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is ADOX Scala 50?
50 — set your meter to ISO 50 for box speed.
Is ADOX Scala 50 still made?
Yes, it is currently in production (2019-).
How do I develop ADOX Scala 50?
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 50 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135-36.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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