Rollei/AGFA Infrared 120 Black and White Infrared Film (One Roll)
This a roll of Infrared film from Rollei. It is well suited for experimental, creative applications, and for scientific photography. Perfect exposures can be reached, using special infrared filters, leading to results with an unusual tonal range.
Note! Standard 25A filters are not recommended for this film
- High speed panchromatic b&w film with special infrared sensitivity
- Large exposure latitude and a high exposure reserve for application under all lighting and climatic conditions
- Suitable for daylight and tungsten light conditions
- Highest level of archive stability (LE 500)
- Excellent contrast
- Excellent resolving power - very fine grain and high sharpness
- Especially suited for digital application for scanning - special halation effects (AURA effect) by longer exposure times
| Type | 120 Black and white infrared film |
| Speed | ISO 400 (for 720nm) |
| Applications | Experimental, creative and special effects; scientific |
| Process |
Must be processed in complete darkness; can be developed successfully in all standard developers, such as Agfa, Ilford, Kodak, Labor Partners or Tetanal
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Please Note:Under careful handling, the Rollei IR 400 can be inserted and removed from the camera, under subdued light conditions close |
| Color Saturation | Not Applicable |
| Grain | Very fine |
| Sharpness | Sharp; resolving power 160 Lp/mm |
| Exposure Latitude | Wide |
| Push/Pull | Film must be tested |
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100%
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Pros
- Good tonal range (6)
- Reproduces well (5)
- Accurate (4)
- Scans well (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork (7)
- Travel (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (4)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
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Pros
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Rollei/AGFA Infrared 120 Black and White Infrared Film (One Roll):
This is the only film I shoot. Everything else is digital. Contrary to one of the other reviewers, this film does not have to be loaded in complete darkness. That's one of the great benefits. Subdued light is necessary, but not complete darkness.
Scans great, as well as prints great in a conventional darkroom. Very versatile.
Expensive, but worth it. I may try the 35mm next.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Rollei/AGFA Infrared 120 Black and White Infrared Film (One Roll):
This is the first infrared film I have used and I am happy with the results so far. I used an R72 filter, shot at ISO 6 and developed in Rodinal. The grain is very fine and the tones were great. You'll need lots of light of course, but the results are nice. There is not a pronounced halo effect, but the look is still surreal in its own way. One shot of a person in grass had an almost heavenly feel due to the light toned grass. I plan to experiment more with metering, but I got some great shots on my first roll.
Pros
- Accurate
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Rollei/AGFA Infrared 120 Black and White Infrared Film (One Roll):
I used this film without an IR filter on a hazy summer day. Cut right through the haze to record a lot of detail that was lost on the Kodachrome and born-digital images I shot of the same subject (a water tower) at the same time.
Pros
- Accurate
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Rollei/AGFA Infrared 120 Black and White Infrared Film (One Roll):
THis works great with Hoya R72 filter. ISO around 8. Very cool! BRACKETING A MUST!
Pros
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rollei/AGFA Infrared 120 Black and White Infrared Film (One Roll):
As a newbie in the world of infrared photography I have been doing alot of experimenting with a sort of film and filters. I have to say that this film is the closest thing to Kodak's HIE (R.I.P.). The only down side to this film was the difficulty in finding developing info on this film. Luckily, I found this web page with the developing time for this film[@]Photograher Note:I love the digital world of photography but nothing is more rewarding than developing your own pictures. The aesthetics of Geletin Silver prints, I belive, can never be replaced by zeros and ones!
Pros
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
- Difficult to Load
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Rollei/AGFA Infrared 120 Black and White Infrared Film (One Roll):
It makes really great photos and is pretty easy to process. The down side is that it is difficult to load as you must load and unload it in complete darkness
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
- Light Leaks
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Rollei/AGFA Infrared 120 Black and White Infrared Film (One Roll):
I use mf digital cameras for all of my professional work, but for special IR applications, a good near-visible filter and this film really outperforms any other option. Low grain, fast, handles all kinds of development processes, generally easy to use.
The only caveat I have is the occasional loose wind. Load in total darkness; preload your mags.
Pros
- Good Tonal Range
- No problem with fog
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Rollei/AGFA Infrared 120 Black and White Infrared Film (One Roll):
use film with 720nm filter and get good IR effects a little pricy but good film
- Recommended:
- 715nm IR filter or higher
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Rollei/AGFA Infrared 120 Black and White Infrared Film (One Roll):
This film is no HIE (for one thing, it's not discontinued), but it's versatile and easy to work with. Because of its speed, it's much easier to use than Efke 820c - you can shoot handheld through an 89-series filter in daylight. (Think effective ISO ~25 rather than 1-2.) The grain is fine and development is simple.
And ... best of all ... it comes in 35mm, 120, *and* sheets.
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