Bergger

Bergger Pancro 400

ISO 400 N&B fine intermediate

~12–15 €

A unique French dual-layer emulsion: two superimposed emulsions (silver bromide and silver iodide) with different grain sizes. This dual structure produces a very rich, micro-detailed grain, particularly soft highlights, and one of the widest tonal ranges on the market. Favored by the most demanding film photographers.

Atouts

+ Dual emulsion: unique, very rich grain

+ Extraordinarily soft highlights

+ Exceptional tonal range

+ French brand — European manufacturing

Limites

− Pricier than HP5 or T-Max

− Behaves differently depending on the developer

− Less widely available than the major brands

Bergger is a French company founded in Paris, specializing in high-quality photographic materials since 1993. Pancro 400 is made from silver bromide and silver iodide crystals of different sizes, blended into two superimposed layers — a technique that traces back to orthochromatic emulsions from the early 20th century, modernized here.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

fine

Contraste

high

Popularité

cult classic

Format 120

Non disponible

Nombre de poses

36 poses

Base du film

Polyester

Sensibilité spectrale

Panchromatic

Conservation

refrigeration recommended

Péremption typique

2–5 years depending on storage

Développement maison

yes — easy (D-76, Rodinal, etc.)

Niveau recommandé

intermediate

Process	N&B standard
Révélateurs	D-76 (1:1), Rodinal (1:25–1:50), HC-110 (dil. B), ID-11, Ilfosol 3, Microphen
Temps / température	20°C — Variable selon révélateur et ISO. Consulter Massive Dev Chart (digitaltruth.com)
Usage recommandé	portrait, street, landscape
Revendeurs France	Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland · Panajou