Agfa RS 100

An Agfa slide film. E-6 process, so you get positives back. Punchy color in the old Agfa style.

How it behaves

Slide film wants exact exposure. Meter carefully and bracket if the light is tricky, and find a lab that still runs E-6 before you load it. It was described in its day as the warmest of the era's slide films, with vivid warm color, natural flesh tones, medium contrast, and pastels that stayed pastel. Only expired rolls exist now, so results depend on age and storage. Shoot at box speed or with slight overexposure, since slide film loses sensitivity less predictably than negative film. An improved emulsion came out in 1992, and surviving rolls span both versions.

Questions people ask

Is Agfa RS 100 good for portraits?

The old entry lists natural flesh tones and counts portraits among its uses. Latitude is low, so careful metering matters more than the subject.

Can you still get Agfa RS 100 developed?

Yes, in E-6, if you find a lab that still runs it. Slide film can also be cross-processed in C-41, though that specific use is unverified for this stock.

What is Agfa RS 100 best for?

Warm-toned landscapes and travel slides, and slide projection when you want vintage color character.