Film comparison
ORWO/FilmoTec NC 400 vs ORWO/FilmoTec Wolfen NC500
- Wolfen NC500 is 0.3 stops faster (ISO 500 vs 400).
Side by side
| NC 400 | Wolfen NC500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ORWO/FilmoTec | ORWO/FilmoTec |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 400 | ISO 500 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | — | Coarse |
| Contrast | — | Medium |
| Latitude | — | Medium |
| Saturation | — | Low |
| Price, 35mm | — | about £12.00 |
| Price, 120 | — | about £11.00 |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- NC 400
- Colour negative related to NC 500 with slightly finer grain and cooler tones.
- Wolfen NC500
- Desaturated look with cool palette. Heritage from Agfa XT320 cine film. Not to be confused with NC400 which is a different, finer grain emulsion.
Which suits what
Better pick: NC 400
Everyday
Both work well
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Better pick: Wolfen NC500
Vintage aesthetic, Moody portraits, Creative work