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Shanghai/ORWO Shanghai GP3 400

German-coated ORWO emulsion packaged in China. Surprisingly low grain for 400 speed with high contrast rendering.

ISO

400

Formats

2

35mm, 120

Process

BW

Type

B&W

Characteristics

Grainfine
Contrasthigh
Latitudemedium

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 datasheet available. German-coated ORWO emulsion.

Often Used For

budget projectsstreet photographyexperiments

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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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