Film comparison
Harman Technology RED 125 vs Rollei/Maco Redbird
- Redbird is 1.7 stops faster (ISO 400 vs 125).
Side by side
| RED 125 | Redbird | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harman Technology | Rollei/Maco |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 125 | ISO 400 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120 | 35mm |
| Grain | — | — |
| 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
- RED 125
- Redscale film based on the Phoenix emulsion, exposed through the base to give red, orange and yellow renderings; usable EI 50-400.
- Redbird
- Reverse-rolled colour negative exposed through the base for very warm red, orange and yellow redscale renderings.
Which suits what
Better pick: RED 125
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Both work well
Creative
Better pick: Redbird
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