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Rated EI 25-100 depending on development.

Rollei/Maco Blackbird

Creative ortho-panchromatic polyester film giving high-contrast, sharp results that vary strongly with chosen EI (25-100) and development.

ISO

100

Formats

1

35mm

Process

BW

Type

B&W

Characteristics

GrainNot published
Contrasthigh
LatitudeNot published

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.

No manufacturer reciprocity data found; test or bracket long exposures.

Often Used For

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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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