Film comparison
FILM Ferrania Orto vs FILM Ferrania P30
- P30 is 0.7 stops faster (ISO 80 vs 50).
Side by side
| Orto | P30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FILM Ferrania | FILM Ferrania |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 50 | ISO 80 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm, 120 | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | — | Very fine |
| Contrast | High | High |
| Latitude | — | Low |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | — | about £14.00 |
| Price, 120 | — | about £13.00 |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Orto
- Orthochromatic version of the P30 cine-derived emulsion (2023), with high silver content and strong contrast; development close to P30.
- P30
- Revived cinema-origin emulsion inspired by Ferrania's historic formulations. Very high contrast with crushed shadows. High silver content (5g/sqm). Requires accurate metering - shoot at exactly ISO 80.
Which suits what
Better pick: Orto
Portraits, Architecture
Both work well
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Better pick: P30
Dramatic portraits, High contrast scenes, Cinema look