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FILM Ferrania P30

Cinema re-issue from 1958 formula. Very high contrast with crushed shadows. High silver content (5g/sqm). Requires accurate metering - shoot at exactly ISO 80.

ISO

80

Formats

2

35mm, 120

Process

BW

Type

B&W

Characteristics

Grainvery fine
Contrasthigh
Latitudelow

Reciprocity Failure

No official data available. The manufacturer hasn't published reciprocity specifications for this film.

For long exposures, try starting with a 1.3 exponent (t' = t1.3) as a baseline and bracket your shots. This is a reasonable middle ground that works for many films.

Not specified in available documentation. Test for long exposures.

Often Used For

dramatic portraitshigh contrast scenescinema look

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Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.

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