Lomography
Lomography Babylon Kino B&W 13
ISO 13 N&B pronounced all levels
~9–12 €
The fourth film in the Kino B&W range — the softest and most delicate. Ultra-low ISO 13, very fine grain, particularly subtle grey transitions. Where the Fantôme Kino produces strong contrast, the Babylon delivers a refined, gently contrasted, highly detailed look in the highlights. A panchromatic emulsion, likely based on ORWO DN21. Ideal for intimate portraits and soft, narrative daylight scenes.
Atouts
+ Finest grain in the Kino range
+ Very subtle, elegant grey transitions
+ Wide dynamic range — detail retained in the highlights
+ Ideal for intimate portraits and close-ups
+ Compatible with any standard B&W developer
Limites
− ISO 13 — very generous light or a tripod required
− No DX coding — manual setting required
− Non-standard ISO — set to ISO 12
− A camera with manual controls is essential
− Very specialized use — not for beginners
ISO 13 doesn't correspond to any standardized ISO value. Cartridges without DX coding require manually setting the camera to ISO 12 (the nearest value), or compensating by +1 to +2 stops. A tripod or a very fast lens (f/1.4 to f/2.8) is nearly essential.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
pronounced
Contraste
medium
Popularité
common
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
12 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
all levels
| 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 |
| Revendeurs France | Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland |
