Japan Camera Hunter (Japon/Belgique)

JCH StreetPan 400

ISO 400 N&B medium intermediate

~14–18 €

A superpanchromatic ISO 400 B&W film — the revival of a discontinued Agfa surveillance film, brought back into production in Belgium by Bellamy Hunt (Japan Camera Hunter) in 2016. A double emulsion layer on a 100µm polyester base. Fine grain, strong contrast, deep shadows. Sensitive to 750nm — cuts through mist, fog, and backlight. Latitude: EI 200–500. Available in 35mm and 120. Standard B&W development.

Atouts

+ Strong contrast — deep shadows, crisp highlights

+ IR sensitivity to 750nm

+ Cuts through mist and fog

+ EI 200–500 latitude

+ Polyester base — easy to scan

Limites

− A learning curve — a film that's hard to master

− Very strong contrast — little shadow detail

− High price

Bellamy Hunt of Japan Camera Hunter wanted a B&W film that was 'bold, slightly grainy, and high contrast.' Unable to find what he wanted on the market, he had a discontinued Agfa surveillance emulsion brought back into production. JCH StreetPan was born in 2016 — a genuinely new film, not a respool. Usable as an infrared film with an R72 filter.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

medium

Contraste

very high

Popularité

cult classic

Format 120

Non disponible

Nombre de poses

36 poses

Base du film

Polyester

Sensibilité spectrale

Superpanchromatique

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 (chargement en obscurité totale recommandé)
Révélateurs	Rodinal (1:50–1:100), D-76 (1:1), HC-110 (dil. B), DD-X
Temps / température	20°C — Rodinal 1:100 stand dev : 60min sans agitation · D-76 1:1 : +20% temps standard
Usage recommandé	street
Revendeurs France	Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland · Panajou