ORWO / Filmotec (Allemagne)

ORWO NP27 400

ISO 400 N&B pronounced all levels

expired stock

A panchromatic ISO 400 B&W film — the high-speed version of the East German ORWO line. Expressive, pronounced grain, high contrast characteristic of ORWO emulsions. Used extensively by East German professional photographers for photojournalism. Production stopped in 1994.

Atouts

+ Pronounced, expressive grain

+ A unique East German aesthetic

Limites

− Discontinued — expired stock only

− Very rare

The NP27 was East Germany's press film — the equivalent of Kodak Tri-X or Ilford HP5 behind the Iron Curtain. Its pronounced grain and high contrast defined East German photographic aesthetics of the 1970s-80s.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

pronounced

Contraste

high

Latitude

+2/-1

Popularité

Rare

Format 120

Non disponible

Nombre de poses

36 poses

Base du film

Acetate

Sensibilité spectrale

Panchromatic

Conservation

refrigerator (older stock)

Péremption typique

expired film

Développement maison

yes — easy

Niveau recommandé

all levels

Process	N&B standard
Révélateurs	Rodinal, D-76, ORWO révélateurs
Temps / température	20°C — D-76 stock : 9 min
Usage recommandé	street, presse, portrait
Revendeurs France	Expired stock — eBay, Ateliers Marinette