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That heritage explains the recurring theme here, which is extended red sensitivity and a tonal response that does interesting things to skies and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRollei RPX 100\u003c\/strong\u003e is the straightforward one, a conventional medium speed emulsion with classic tonality and no particular drama. \u003cstrong\u003eRollei Superpan 200\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRollei Retro 80S\u003c\/strong\u003e both carry the aerial lineage, with sensitivity reaching towards the near infrared, which means a deep red filter turns them into something quite different from what the box speed suggests. \u003cstrong\u003eRollei Blackbird\u003c\/strong\u003e is the creative option, deliberately high contrast and unapologetic about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorth metering carefully with the aerial derived stocks, since their spectral response is not what your light meter assumes. Fresh stock posted from North Essex, with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/film-developing\"\u003edeveloping and scanning\u003c\/a\u003e if you would rather not work out the filter factors yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rollei-blackbird","title":"Rollei Blackbird - 35mm Black \u0026 White Creative Film","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRollei Blackbird - 35mm Black \u0026amp; White Creative Film\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeliberately dramatic. Unapologetically high-contrast. Not for the faint of heart. Rollei Blackbird is an orthopanchromatic black and white creative film that lives for contrast, atmosphere, and making everything look more cinematic than it has any right to be. With a nominal sensitivity of ISO 64 (flexible from ISO 25 to 100 depending on how adventurous you're feeling), this film delivers phenomenal sharpness, finest light transmission, and the kind of charismatic contrasts that make you question whether you actually need midtones. Spoiler: sometimes you don't. In stock now and shipping fast from the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Rollei Blackbird Good\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO 64 (Nominal)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Slow enough to demand good light. Use that as a feature, not a limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deep blacks, brilliant whites, and very little in between. High-impact images that don't need any help from post-processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinest Light Transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e - Exceptional sharpness and clarity. Detail stays crisp even in the highest contrast areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrthopanchromatic Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extended sensitivity range that gives skies and blue tones a distinctive rendering. Different from standard panchromatic films in ways you'll notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rate it from ISO 25 to 100 depending on your lighting and the look you're after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard B\u0026amp;W Chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e - Develops in standard black and white chemistry without special handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e36 Exposures\u003c\/strong\u003e - A full roll of deliberate, high-impact shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreative black and white work, dramatic landscapes, architecture, any situation where high contrast is an aesthetic choice rather than an accident, and photographers who know exactly what they want from a frame. Once you've shot it, send it our way. 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An ISO 100 medium-speed black and white film produced in Germany, offering fine grain, high sharpness, and a wide tonal range in standard black and white chemistry. Draws frequent comparisons to Ilford FP4 Plus and earns them, while coming in at a more accessible price point. The kind of reliable dependency that just gets on with it. In stock now and shipping fast from the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Rollei RPX 100 Good\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO 100\u003c\/strong\u003e - Medium speed for deliberate shooting in good light. The speed that keeps grain fine and results clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Grain\u003c\/strong\u003e - Clean, smooth grain structure with good sharpness. Prints and scans hold up well at larger sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide Tonal Range\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rich gradation from shadows to highlights. 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An ISO 200 superpanchromatic black and white film based on Agfa's Aviphot Pan 200 aerial surveillance emulsion, it delivers very fine grain, high sharpness, and a wide tonal range with good contrast at box speed. What separates it from other ISO 200 options is its extended sensitivity into the near-infrared range up to 750nm — which with an infrared filter opens up a distinct second use that most films at this price point simply can't offer. In stock now and shipping fast from the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Rollei Superpan 200 Good\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO 200\u003c\/strong\u003e - Versatile medium speed. Works well in most lighting conditions and rewards accurate exposure with excellent results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine Grain\u003c\/strong\u003e - Aerial-grade resolution in a still photography canister. 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