Silberra (Russie)
Silberra PAN 160
ISO 160 N&B ultra-fine intermediate
~12–18 €
Silberra PAN 160 is a panchromatic ISO 160 B&W film from Silberra (Russia), made by TASPIR on a polyester base. Fine grain, natural contrast. The intermediate ISO 160 speed is a rarity in B&W — between the classic 100 and 200 speeds. Compatible with standard B&W developers.
Atouts
+ ISO 160 — extremely rare in B&W
+ Polyester base — dimensional stability
+ Fine grain
Limites
− Limited availability in France
− Polyester base — check camera compatibility
PAN 160 fills a rare niche at ISO 160 — a speed found almost nowhere else in B&W. Silberra created it for photographers who find ISO 100 too limiting in variable light but prefer finer grain than ISO 400. A specialist's film that deserves more recognition.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
ultra-fine
Contraste
high
Latitude
+2/-1
Popularité
niche
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
Niveau recommandé
intermediate
| Process | N&B standard |
| Révélateurs | D-76, Rodinal, HC-110, ID-11, XTOL |
| Temps / température | 20°C — D-76 1+1 : 10min30 | Rodinal 1+50 : 14min | HC-110 dil. B : 6min | ID-11 1+1 : 10min30 |
| Usage recommandé | street, landscape, portrait, architecture |
| Revendeurs France | Retrocamera.be · Ateliers Marinette |
