ORWO (Allemagne)

ORWO UN54 100

ISO 100 N&B fine all levels

~8–12 € (cartouche revendue)

A panchromatic ISO 100 B&W film of cinema origin — produced by ORWO (Original Wolfen) in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany, at a historic production site dating to 1910. Fine grain, a beautiful soft tonal range, wide latitude. Sensitive to 750nm with an R72 filter. Comparable to Kodak Double-X but with finer grain. Standard B&W development. Available on 35mm rolls to be respooled.

Atouts

+ Fine grain for a cinema film

+ Beautiful soft tonal range

+ Wide exposure latitude

+ Slight IR sensitivity at 750nm

+ A unique industrial history

Limites

− Sold on rolls — must be respooled yourself

− Less contrast than Double-X

− Limited availability in 35mm cartridges

ORWO (Original Wolfen) is the direct successor to the Agfa-Gevaert plants of former East Germany. The Bitterfeld-Wolfen plant has produced film since 1910 — one of the oldest and most historic film factories in the world. UN54 is often resold under the name Street Candy MTN100 by French retailers.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

fine

Contraste

medium

Popularité

niche

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	Hazen Film · Analog Wonderland · revendeurs spécialisés