Agfa APX 100

LoRA «Agfa APX 100» for SDXL: Classic Black‑and‑White Film Stylization

This LoRA module for Stable Diffusion XL recreates the aesthetic of the legendary black‑and‑white film Agfa APX 100, bringing its distinctive traits into digital image generation.

Key Visual Features

• Fine grain. Natural film‑like texture without coarse artifacts — just like an original negative.

• Smooth tonal gradation. A wide range of tones from deep black to near‑white, typical of medium‑sensitivity black‑and‑white films.

• High sharpness. Crisp detail rendering without excessive digital sharpness — the effect of analog optics.

• Balanced contrast. Natural shadows and highlights, no blown‑out areas.

• Monochrome palette. Pure black‑and‑white spectrum without color casts.

What the Style Captures

The LoRA mimics:

• film texture with natural grain;

• APX 100’s characteristic volume rendering via midtones;

• “alive” contrast close to classic development results;

• soft transitions between light and dark areas.

Best Use Cases

• portrait photography (emphasizing skin texture and facial features);

• street photography (play of light and shadow in urban environments);

• landscape photography (conveying spatial depth);

• still life (highlighting object textures);

• artistic monochrome photography.

How to Use

1. LoRA weight (strength):

   • 0.6–0.8 — subtle stylization, preserving details;

   • 0.8–1.0 — pronounced film aesthetic;

   1.0 — exaggerated effect (for experiments).

2. Compatible models: SDXL 1.0 and its derivatives.

3. Recommended prompts (supplement as needed):

   black and white photo, Agfa APX 100 style, fine grain, high contrast, detailed textures, film grain, monochrome, [your subject]
   

4. Composition tips:

   • use contrasting lighting schemes to reveal the tonal range;

   • avoid overly fine details in shadows (film preserves them, but digital generation may smooth them out);

   • experiment with different LoRA weights to balance realism and stylization.

Limitations

• Does not simulate old film defects (scratches, veil) — only the fresh APX 100 aesthetic.

• For maximum detail, a resolution of at least 1024×1024 is recommended.

• The effect is most pronounced in images with clear light‑and‑shadow contrasts.

Conclusion

LoRA «Agfa APX 100» is a tool for creating digital images with the soul of analog photography. It’s ideal for:

• lovers of classic black‑and‑white aesthetics;

• photographers wishing to transfer film style into generation;

• designers seeking authentic monochrome texture.

Try it — and your digital shots will gain the character of real film!