Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Argenti
- Film
- Scale-X
- Speed
- 100
- Process
- B&W
- Formats
- 135-36
- Base
- Triacetate
- Made in
- Spain
- Status
- In production
Character & history#
Fine grain panchromatic film with a wide tonal scale on a clear triacetate base which can be processed as a negative (ISO100) or reverse processed (Scala) as a slide (ISO 160). Exposure Index of 100 - 800 ISO. Claimed to be original Agfa Scala.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 100#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/100 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 | — | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s | 1/15 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/250 s | 1/60 s | 1/15 s | 1/4 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/60 s | 1/15 s | 1/4 s | 1 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/8 s | 0.5 s | 2 s | 8 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 0.5 s | 2 s | 8 s | 30 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 100.
- Foma Fomapan R 100 ISO 100
- Foma Inverzní Fomapan 21 / Fomapan R 21 ISO 100 · disc.
- ORWO UP 22 ISO 125 · disc.
More Argenti films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Argenti Scale-X?
100 — set your meter to ISO 100 for box speed.
Is Argenti Scale-X still made?
Yes, it is currently in production (available).
How do I develop Argenti Scale-X?
B&W process. Traditional black-and-white development (e.g. D-76/ID-11, HC-110, Rodinal, XTOL) — easy to do at home.
Is Argenti Scale-X available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135-36.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources