Lomography

Lomography Berlin Kino B&W 400

ISO 400 N&B medium all levels

~9,90 €

A B&W cinema film sourced from film stock made by a legendary German company, repackaged by Lomography. Inspired by New German Cinema of the 1960s — moderate grain, wide dynamic range, a sophisticated tonal range. Developable with any standard B&W chemistry.

Atouts

+ Very distinctive German cinema aesthetic

+ Highly pushable (800, 1600, 3200 ISO)

+ Wide dynamic range

+ Compatible with any standard B&W developer

+ Very affordable price (~€9.90)

Limites

− No DX coding

− Look varies with the developer

− Less documented than HP5 or Tri-X

The Berlin Kino is the first film in Lomography's Kino B&W line. Its panchromatic emulsion produces very different results depending on the developer: Kodak D-76 for a classic look, HC-110 for more shadow detail, Ilfosol-3 for maximum detail retention.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

medium

Contraste

medium

Popularité

common

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

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, street, landscape
Revendeurs France	Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland