ORWO/FilmoTec P 400
Panchromatic film originally developed for bank surveillance cameras; rated ISO 250 by the manufacturer despite the name.
ISO
250
Formats
1
35mm
Process
BW
Type
B&W
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.
No manufacturer reciprocity data found; test or bracket long exposures.
Often Used For
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