About the film
AgfaColor XRG 200 is a 1990s Agfa consumer colour negative film for the standard C-41 process. 27 exposures in a 135 cassette — the usual 24 plus three bonus frames, as some runs were packed back then. It expired in September 1995, so this is film for experimenting, not for predictable results.
What to expect
Over thirty years a colour emulsion loses speed and gains base fog and a colour shift — most often towards warm or magenta, with lifted shadows and soft contrast. How a given cassette behaves depends on how it was stored, and nobody can tell in advance.
How to shoot it
For colour film this old I set the meter to ISO 25–50, i.e. two to three stops of extra exposure. Underexposure hurts more than overexposure here: the shadows sink into noise and fog. Shoot in good light.
Specifications
- Type: colour negative, C-41 process
- Format: 135, 27 exposures
- Nominal speed: ISO 200
- Expiry: 09/1995 (expired)
Frequently asked questions
Can it be developed in ordinary C-41?
Yes, it is the standard C-41 process — I develop films like this in my own lab.
Is the result guaranteed?
No. The film is almost 30 years past its date, so colour, grain and fog can be anything. That is exactly why people buy it.
