Film comparison
Lomography Berlin Kino B&W 400 vs ORWO/FilmoTec P 400
- Berlin Kino B&W 400 is 0.7 stops faster (ISO 400 vs 250).
Side by side
| Specification | Berlin Kino B&W 400 | P 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lomography | ORWO/FilmoTec |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 400 | ISO 250 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm, 120 | 35mm |
| Grain | Medium | — |
| Contrast | — | — |
| Latitude | — | — |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | — | — |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Berlin Kino B&W 400
- Panchromatic black-and-white cine film respooled by Lomography, with moderate grain and a high dynamic range according to Lomography's product page. Lomography does not name the base stock; Wikipedia's list says it is probably an ORWO/Wolfen N 74 or N 75 type emulsion. 35mm is confirmed on Lomography's page; 120 comes from Wikipedia's list.
- P 400
- Panchromatic surveillance film (Ueberwachungsfilm) on 100 micron clear polyester, rated ISO 250/25 by ORWO; Wikipedia says it was developed for bank surveillance.
Which suits what
Better pick: Berlin Kino B&W 400
Street, Editorial
Both work well
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Better pick: P 400
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