Film Format: 35mm Film Colour & Type: Black & White ISO: 400 Grain: Normal Contrast: Normal Colour Balance: Not Applicable Exposure Latitude: Wide / Very Wide Latitude DX Coding: No Film Development Process: Black and White Perfect for: 👪 Portraits, 🚦 Street Photography, and 🏛️ Architecture
Description
Rollei Retro 400S is the perfect all-around 35mm film for changing light conditions. Its reliable coated synthetic film base ensures sharp, balanced images with accurate grey scale reproduction, even in low light. Get the perfect shot with this dependable and versatile film.
This emulsion will suit most shooting situations and consistently deliver images with great detail quality and retro look.
As a company Rollei is most famous for it's cameras - particularly the iconic twin-lens Rolleiflex - but this German-based company founded in 1920 has also had a long history of making B&W films. Unfortunately the parent company didn't survive the digital revolution of the 90s/00s but the brand survives today under licence to AgfaPhoto - who continue to support emulsions old and new.
For more information about the brand check out our bio of Rollei
When you buy your camera film from us we can ship it across the UK, Europe, USA, New Zealand, Australia and Canada (more countries planned soon!) So buy your Rollei Retro 400S Film 35mm B&W ISO 400 today and dive back into the fun of 35mm film photography!
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Used this in the Highlands in the winter and the dramatic results have made this film one of my favourite B&W films. Looking forward to trying this in different situations.
A fairly high resolution film with well-controlled grain. Being sensitive to infra-red, the addition of a red filter (and not even an IR rated filter at that) can result in nice snowy white IR effects without needing long exposures. It works fine without the filter too and performs well under a wide range of shooting conditions. It seems to be fairly forgiving too. I'd certainly recommend it to anyone who likes B&W photography and who has not tried it.
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James B. (Heanor, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Street Photography, Architecture, Travel
Accreditation Handles:IG: james_billings_analog
My favourite right now!
I've been shooting this quite a bit recently, both in 35mm and 120, and I'm really liking the results. I've seen some threads on reddit etc. where people are finding it difficult to get good results from, but I've not had any problems. I like the good amount of contrast, and the tones have a certain "something" I don't get with the more standard HP5. It thrives in bright light with lots of contrast.
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Luke G. (Newton Abbot, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder
Good results
I got good results from this film stock, I'm new to using B&W film and found this film good in many different scenarios I have been trying out
Used this in the Highlands in the winter and the dramatic results have made this film one of my favourite B&W films. Looking forward to trying this in different situations.
A fairly high resolution film with well-controlled grain. Being sensitive to infra-red, the addition of a red filter (and not even an IR rated filter at that) can result in nice snowy white IR effects without needing long exposures. It works fine without the filter too and performs well under a wide range of shooting conditions. It seems to be fairly forgiving too. I'd certainly recommend it to anyone who likes B&W photography and who has not tried it.
J
James B. (Heanor, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Street Photography, Architecture, Travel
Accreditation Handles:IG: james_billings_analog
My favourite right now!
I've been shooting this quite a bit recently, both in 35mm and 120, and I'm really liking the results. I've seen some threads on reddit etc. where people are finding it difficult to get good results from, but I've not had any problems. I like the good amount of contrast, and the tones have a certain "something" I don't get with the more standard HP5. It thrives in bright light with lots of contrast.
L
Luke G. (Newton Abbot, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder
Good results
I got good results from this film stock, I'm new to using B&W film and found this film good in many different scenarios I have been trying out
Had no idea what to expect from this film stock. It came in a mystery box and it was only when I bought a Pentax Zoom 90 WR that I got around to using it. I loved it and will be buying it again, very happy with level of detail and sharpness. Recommended
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MR (Slaithwaite, GB)
Perfect for:Beginners, Landscapes, Street Photography
Great contrast and grain without sacrificing detail
Great contrast and more grain that a hungry mouse's idea of Heaven. The classic high contrast look doesn't come at the expense of detail, though: there's plenty of detail in even the darkest shadows. Good exposure latitude and a great price.
I shot a roll of Rollei 400s with an orange filter on a bright and sunny summer afternoon and I like the results I got. Nice contrast between the blue sky and the clouds and deep blacks and great tonal range across the frame. I shall be using it again.
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Andrew E. (Durham, GB)
Perfect for:Beginners
Accreditation Handles:Andy Elliott
Alternative to HP5
First time I have used the Rollei 400S and I'm pleased with the results. I was playing around with different lenses, exposures, and a filter. The film was shot at ISO 400 with a yellow Y2 filter. I have got to admit, I love a dark, moody pic and I do like the results HP5 pushed to 1600 yield; However, this film gives something different. Good contrast plus a lot of the fine grain detail were visible on some images. I'd use this film again.
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K.S. (Wisbech, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners, Portraits, Landscapes, Street Photography, Pinhole/Long-Exposure, Architecture, Creative/Abstract, Travel, Studio work, Low light/Night
Accreditation Handles:Keith "Tank" Sharples
Becoming a favourite
As an alternative to HP5, this film is quickly becoming a favourite for me. It gives great contrast and mild tones even in less favourable light. It also pushes really well.
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P.K. (Northampton, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners, Portraits, Landscapes, Street Photography, Architecture, Creative/Abstract, Travel, Studio work, Low light/Night
Retro indeed
Rollei is becoming more and more my favourite brand for black and white pictures. Contrast, latitude, versatility, shadow play. Amazing during both day and evening shoots.
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Keith D. (Blyth, GB)
Perfect for:Landscapes, Street Photography, Architecture, Travel
Accreditation Handles:@theoldunsshot1005
Good contrast and less grain than expected
I shot this film in a Minolta X300s and developed in 510 Pyro. The film has a great look, with good contrast and well contained grain. Sharp detail is good to see.
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Hobby (Halifax, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Street Photography, Architecture
Accreditation Handles:Hobby
Excellent - great contrast and just works
Really love this Rollei film I shall be back for more
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Mike E. (London, GB)
Perfect for:Landscapes, Street Photography, Architecture, Creative/Abstract, Travel
Accreditation Handles:@mikeevanshfd
Something different
When you get your exposure right the photos are amazing. Very different to hp5.
K
Keith D. (Blyth, GB)
Perfect for:Street Photography, Architecture
Accreditation Handles:@theoldunsshot1005
Impressive grain and contrast
I've only just discovered this film and I have to say I am impressed. The contrast give images punch and the grain is much lass than I expected for a 400 iso film.