KONO! Monolit 400

ISO 400 N&B medium all levels

~12–15 €

The KONO! Monolit 400 is a panchromatic ISO 400 B&W film from KONO!, based on Svema/Astrum (Ukraine) stock. Moderate, expressive grain, moderate contrast, a wide tonal range with a characteristic slight fog. The high-speed film in the Monolit line. 24 exposures.

Atouts

+ Atmospheric expressive grain — a unique Soviet aesthetic

+ ISO 400 — versatile in low light

Limites

− Only 24 exposures

− High price compared to HP5 Plus or Tri-X

The Monolit 400 completes the line with the highest speed. Developed with Astrum Ltd (Svema's Ukrainian successor), it offers the expressive grain of Ukrainian emulsions at high speed — rougher than an Ilford HP5 or Kodak Tri-X, for a more atmospheric, less 'clean' look. A deliberate choice of character over pure technique.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

medium

Contraste

medium

Latitude

+2/-1

Popularité

niche

Format 120

Non disponible

Nombre de poses

24 poses

Base du film

Acetate

Sensibilité spectrale

Panchromatic

Conservation

refrigeration recommended

Péremption typique

2–3 years

Développement maison

yes — intermediate

Niveau recommandé

all levels

Process	D-76 / ID-11
Révélateurs	D-76, HC-110, Rodinal, ID-11, XTOL
Temps / température	20°C — D-76 1+1 : 12min \| HC-110 dil. B : 7min \| Rodinal 1+50 : 16min \| ID-11 1+1 : 13min \| Poussé EI 800 en D-76 1+1 : 16min
Usage recommandé	street, documentary, basses lumières, all-purpose
Revendeurs France	Retrocamera.be, konomanufaktur.com