Rollei / Maco (Allemagne)

Rollei RPX 400

ISO 400 N&B medium all levels

~8–10 €

A panchromatic ISO 400 B&W film — fine grain, soft contrast, extended tonal range. ISO 100–1600 latitude. Polyester base. Available in 35mm, 120, 4x5. Comparable to HP5 in versatility.

Atouts

+ Fine grain for ISO 400

+ ISO 100–1600 latitude

+ Polyester base — dries flat

+ Works well with any developer, very consistent

+ Competitive price

Limites

− Not much distinctive visual character

RPX 400 is manufactured by Agfa-Gevaert in Belgium for Rollei Analog — the same plant that makes the JCH StreetPan 400 and the Rollei Retro 400S, though the emulsions are distinct. Its 100µm polyester base makes it particularly stable when scanning and resistant to tearing in the tank. Pushed to ISO 1600 with Microphen or DD-X, it stays usable with manageable grain — exceptional latitude for this price segment.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

medium

Contraste

medium

Popularité

cult classic

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 · Panajou