Rollei / Maco (Allemagne)
Rollei Blackbird 64
ISO 64 specialty fine all levels
~10–13 €
The Rollei Blackbird 64 is an ISO 64 orthochromatic B&W film from Rollei/Maco (Germany), with extended near-infrared sensitivity. Fine grain, high acutance, strong contrast. Insensitive to red — can be handled under red safelight illumination. Used for document and architecture photography, and for the 'old paper' effects characteristic of orthochromatic film.
Atouts
+ Orthochromatic + IR sensitivity — a very dramatic look
+ Can be handled under red safelight illumination
+ Fine grain for an ortho film
Limites
− ISO 64 — needs sufficient light
− A very specific orthochromatic look
The Blackbird is Rollei's orthochromatic film — its name evokes the black bird, a reference to how dark red areas render on this type of red-insensitive emulsion. Its extended IR sensitivity sets it apart from classic orthochromatic films, giving landscapes an even more dramatic look.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
fine
Contraste
very high
Popularité
common
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
36 poses
Base du film
Polyester
Sensibilité spectrale
Superpanchromatique
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, Rodinal, HC-110, ID-11 |
| Temps / température | 20°C — D-76 1+1 : 8min | Rodinal 1+50 : 11min | HC-110 dil. B : 5min — Manipulable à la lumière rouge safelight |
| Usage recommandé | infrarouge |
| Revendeurs France | Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland · Panajou |
