King Film (Pays-Bas)
King Film Mono 50
ISO 50 N&B ultra-fine all levels
~10–13 €
The King Film Mono 50 is a panchromatic ISO 50 B&W film from King Film (Netherlands), based on a microfilm or high-resolution stock respooled into 35mm 36-exposure cartridges. Ultra-fine grain, high contrast, very precise rendering. Ideal for architecture, tripod-based landscapes, and studio portraits with full exposure control.
Atouts
+ Ultra-fine grain — high resolution
+ Affordable price for such a fine film
Limites
− ISO 50 — a tripod or plenty of light needed
− Little-documented brand — limited community feedback
King Film is an artisanal Dutch brand that respools special film stocks (microfilm, cinema, surveillance) to make them accessible to film photographers. Little documented but reliable, it offers niche films at reasonable prices. Mono 50 offers near-microfilm resolution in a standard package.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
ultra-fine
Contraste
medium
Popularité
niche
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
36 poses
Base du film
Acetate
Sensibilité spectrale
Panchromatic
Conservation
refrigeration recommended
Péremption typique
2–5 years depending on storage
Développement maison
yes — easy (D-76, Rodinal, etc.)
Niveau recommandé
all levels
| Process | N&B standard |
| Révélateurs | Rodinal, D-76, HC-110, ID-11 |
| Temps / température | 20°C — D-76 stock : 6min | Rodinal 1+50 : 10min | HC-110 dil. B : 5min | ID-11 stock : 6min |
| Usage recommandé | portrait, street, landscape |
| Revendeurs France | Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland · Panajou |
