Rollei Retro 80S - 35mm Black & White Film

Slow, contrasty, and unexpectedly flattering. ISO 80 is an unusual speed. The skin rendering is an unusual bonus. Rollei Retro 80S is an unusual film, and film photographers who find it tend to stay found. Derived from Agfa's Aviphot Pan 80 aerial surveillance emulsion, it delivers fine grain, broad tonal range, high contrast, and extended near-infrared sensitivity to 775nm. The near-infrared sensitivity does something particularly useful in portraiture — it renders skin tones with a softness and smoothness that standard panchromatic films don't produce naturally. The film that accidentally became a portrait specialist. In stock now and shipping fast from the UK.

What Makes Rollei Retro 80S Good

ISO 80 - Slow enough for excellent fine grain and detail. An unusual speed that rewards deliberate shooting.

Fine Grain - Clean, well-structured grain with strong sharpness. Aerial origins deliver aerial-grade resolution.

High Contrast - Bold tonal separation with deep blacks and clear highlights.

Near-Infrared Sensitivity (to 775nm) - Extended into the near-infrared range, enabling both infrared-style shooting and that distinctive portrait skin rendering.

Flattering Skin Rendering - The near-infrared sensitivity produces unusually smooth, soft skin tones in portraiture. A happy accident that became a feature.

Standard B&W Chemistry - Develops in standard chemistry without special handling.

36 Exposures - A full roll of unexpected versatility.

Best For

Portraits wanting smooth skin rendering, landscapes, architecture, near-infrared shooting, and photographers who want a film that does something other films simply don't. Once you've shot it, send it our way — we develop and scan it too.

Perfect for photographers who discover Rollei Retro 80S by accident and then can't shoot portraits on anything else.