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Agfa HDC plus 400

MSRP: $

Description: HDC plus is here! And it's got SEM (Surface Enhanced Multistructured) crystals on its side too. With their special surface structure, they transform 30% more light into brilliant colours that are out of this world. And you get photos with superb sharpness of detail and optimum colour-tone differentiation, even with critical subjects. Because HDC plus penetrates even shadowy areas and gives them the power they need to produce absolutely awesome pictures.
 
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Rating
Reviewed by: Angus_
 (Intermediate)

Review Date
March 3, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 1 of 2

Price Paid:  $2.00 from 7dayshop.com

Summary:
This was my 400 speed film of choice for a while. I shoot lots of film but am on a tight budget and while Fuji Superia is better, the Agfa HDC probably represented the next best choice for those of us who hate Kodak's overblown colours.

Strengths:
fine grain accurate colour reproduction

Weaknesses:
A little grainier than Fuji

Similar Products Used:
Fuji Superia 400 Kodak Max 400 Konica VX 400 Polaroid High Definition 400



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Rating
Reviewed by: John Shaeffer
 (Intermediate)

Review Date
June 29, 2001

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

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Review 2 of 2

Price Paid:  $2.00 from Drugstores, e-bay, etc.

Summary:
If you ever want a sunrise or sunset picture to really bring out stunning red or orange hues, without using filters, try either the HDC 400 or 200. Incredible effects compared to the Kodak films. It is OK film for everyday use, but others are better for the same price. I would certainly use Fuji Superia 400 over this for important photos, but it is still better than most Kodak films, including Supra 400.
HDC has been discontinued and replaced by Agfa's new Vista line. I just got a six pack of Vista 200 ISO and will be running it shortly. Hoping that the new film is less grainy than the HDC!

Strengths:
Enhanced reds.
Very contrasty.

Weaknesses:
Too much grain.
Reds are so enhanced, sometimes the color bleeds, especially on flower photos.
Greens tend to be a bit copper or dull. Almost like a cheap version of Kodak Royal Gold :)

Similar Products Used:
Almost every consumer film.

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