Film comparison
Optik Oldschool OptiColour 200 vs ORWO/FilmoTec NC 400
- NC 400 is a stop faster (ISO 400 vs 200).
Side by side
| OptiColour 200 | NC 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Optik Oldschool | ORWO/FilmoTec |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 200 | ISO 400 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 5x7, 8x10 | 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
- OptiColour 200
- Masked colour negative described as an improved version of Wolfen NC 200 with better colour rendition; unusually offered in sheet sizes.
- NC 400
- Colour negative related to NC 500 with slightly finer grain and cooler tones.
Which suits what
Better pick: OptiColour 200
Large format colour
Both work well
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Better pick: NC 400
Everyday