Efke KB50 Black and White 135-36 Size Film
Efke KB50 Black and White 135mm film is manufactured using classic emulsions with very high silver content. This results in a large exposure latitude and superior grayscale reproduction. The Efke 25, 50 and 100 films are made using the ADOX formulas that were first introduced back in the 1950s.
Efke products are true to their rated speed. Unlike modern flat crystal films, which are very unforgiving to use, these films allow beginners to produce quality images. The nature of the film also easily allows large, grain free, enlargements to be made from negatives.
- Made in Croatia
- Efke roll films are coated on a polyester base (100 microns plus coating)
| Type | 135-36 mm black and white negative film |
| Speed | ISO 50 |
| Applications | Fine-grain prints |
| Process | Treat the wet emulsion with extreme care; Efke recommends the use of hardener in the stop bath or fixer; Never use a stop-bath with a higher concentration than 2% -- in fact, Efke recommends the use of plain water in place of a stop bath; If exposed to film's regular speed of ISO 50, the following developing times apply: Kodak D76/ID-11 = 7 Minutes; If ISO 50 film is exposed to ISO 100 for increased speed and optimum differentiation of highlights, the following developing times apply: Kodak D76/ID-11 = 9-10 Minutes |
| Color Saturation | Not applicable |
| Grain | Fine |
| Sharpness | High |
| Exposure Latitude | Wide |
| Push/Pull | Do NOT over-expose Efke Emulsions; This film is not recommended for pull processing |
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Pros
- Sharp (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork (4)
- Travel (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Fine grain
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Efke KB50 Black and White 135-36 Size Film:
Efke makes one of my favorite all-time films with their 50 and 100 iso. It has a high silver content and a very fine grain. I self develop, but have heard stories about scratching,so make sure to use an archival rinse and take the manufacturers suggestion by using just cool water as the stop bath.
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- No
Pros
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Efke KB50 Black and White 135-36 Size Film:
very sharp
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Comments about Efke KB50 Black and White 135-36 Size Film:
Efke is my 135 of choice. It has a great silver content and a relatively fine grain with KB100 and very fine grain with KB25. It's soft and easily scratches, so follow the manufacturers' instructions and use a fixer with a hardener.
Pros
- Accurate
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Efke KB50 Black and White 135-36 Size Film:
Very much the amateur, I've searched to find toys to improve my photography at an affordable price. Low speed BW films are expensive from camera stores, so this is a great alternative.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Efke KB50 Black and White 135-36 Size Film:
This legendary old school film, now have the correct name Adox CHS 50 (was Efke), in the past is called Adox KB 17. On Adox[@] you find technical info, english is partial.
Pros
- Reliable Tonal Range
Cons
- Thin emulsion
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Travel
Comments about Efke KB50 Black and White 135-36 Size Film:
Great B&W film with classic '50s look and feel. Love to use this in my vintage '50s cameras or with my modern camera for a bit more classic look and feel.
Not as tack-sharp as modern T-grain film but it is a more forgiving film. Easy to work with, I just use it good old D76. Great smooth tonality range.
Pros
- Scans Well
- Sharp
- Very good tonal range
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Efke KB50 Black and White 135-36 Size Film:
Very good tonal range, true ISO 50 in PC-Tea & 510-Pyro, ISO 50-80 in Diafine. Good low speed film, tones & ease of use seems a little better than Pan F+. No problem with scratches using a hardening fixer, but it might be a problem with non-hardening fixers (others reported, I didn't check)
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