Film comparison
Japan Camera Hunter StreetPan 400 vs Rollei/Maco Retro 400S
On paper these two films are very close. The differences are in the look.
Open in the compare toolSide by side
| StreetPan 400 | Retro 400S | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Japan Camera Hunter | Rollei/Maco |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 400 | ISO 400 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm, 120 | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | — | Fine |
| Contrast | — | — |
| Latitude | — | Good |
| 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
- StreetPan 400
- High-speed super-panchromatic (to ~750 nm) B&W film on polyester, originally a surveillance emulsion, marketed for street photography.
- Retro 400S
- Super-panchromatic 400 film on polyester (sensitivity 380-730 nm) with fine grain (RMS 11) and about +/-2 stops latitude; pushes to EI 800.
Which suits what
Better pick: StreetPan 400
Street
Both work well
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Better pick: Retro 400S
Landscape, Infrared effects, General