Film · Colour negative
ORWO/FilmoTec Wolfen NC500
Colour negative cine-derived film with no remjet, so it runs in standard C-41; based on Agfa XT320 colour cinema stock (ORWO launch coverage). Wikipedia describes low saturation, desaturated shadows with a green emphasis and enhanced grain. ORWO datasheet: 125 micron grey triacetate base; ECN-2 development gives flatter gradation.
ORWO launched it as a limited edition (2022); retailers list 35mm 36-exposure rolls only and one retailer shows it sold out. Speed sources differ: ORWO's launch and name say 500, the ORWO datasheet gives exposure index ISO 400/27, Wikipedia lists ISO 400 and EI about 250-320. Per the ruling, iso is set to 400 (maker datasheet figure wins). Sold as NC500; ORWO's datasheet rates it ISO 400/27°.
- Box speed
- ISO 400
- Process
- C-41
- Formats
- 35mm
- Grain
- Not published
- Latitude
- Not published
- Reciprocity
- Not published
Characteristics
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 datasheet. Test for long exposures.
Development times
Wolfen NC500 is developed in standard C-41 chemistry: 3:15 in the colour developer at 37.8°C / 100°F, the same as every other C-41 film. Blix and stabiliser times come from your kit, and pushing typically adds about 30% per stop.
C-41 home development guide →Often used for
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