Film comparison
Rollei/Maco Infrared 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
| Infrared 400 | Retro 400S | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rollei/Maco | Rollei/Maco |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 400 | ISO 400 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5 | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | Fine | 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
- Infrared 400
- Near-infrared sensitive B&W film (to about 750 nm) on clear polyester; with a 695-720 nm filter gives the classic white-foliage 'wood effect'. Rollei rates it ISO 200-400 without filter.
- 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: Infrared 400
Infrared landscape
Both work well
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Better pick: Retro 400S
Landscape, Infrared effects, General