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Rollei Infrared 400 Black and White Negative Film (120 Roll Film, Boxed)

BH #ROIF120BW400 • MFR #8104120
28 reviews
Rollei
Rollei Infrared 400 Black and White Negative Film (120 Roll Film, Boxed)
Key Features
  • IR-Sensitive Panchromatic B&W Neg. Film
  • ISO 400/27° without Filtration
  • Infrared Sensitivity Up to 820nm
  • Very Wide Exposure Latitude
Rollei/Agfa's Infrared 400 is a unique infrared-sensitized panchromatic black and white negative film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27° without filtration. It is sensitive to IR wavelengths up to 820nm and can be used to produce unique halation effects with filtration and by varying the exposure length. It is suitable for working in both daylight and tungsten conditions and is characterized by a fine grain structure, notable sharpness, and high resolving power. Additionally, a good contrast profile offers clear separation between shadow and highlight regions. The film's polyester base has been tested to an LE-500 (life expectancy 500 years) archival rating and also features anti-curling and anti-static coatings, as well as a special coating to promote smooth film transportation within the camera. Additionally, this clear base is particularly well-suited to scanning applications.
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Rollei Infrared 400 120 Overview

Rollei/Agfa's Infrared 400 is a unique infrared-sensitized panchromatic black and white negative film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27° without filtration. It is sensitive to IR wavelengths up to 820nm and can be used to produce unique halation effects with filtration and by varying the exposure length. It is suitable for working in both daylight and tungsten conditions and is characterized by a fine grain structure, notable sharpness, and high resolving power. Additionally, a good contrast profile offers clear separation between shadow and highlight regions. The film's polyester base has been tested to an LE-500 (life expectancy 500 years) archival rating and also features anti-curling and anti-static coatings, as well as a special coating to promote smooth film transportation within the camera. Additionally, this clear base is particularly well-suited to scanning applications.

This item is one boxed roll of 120 format roll film.

Rollei Infrared 400 120 Specs

Film Format120
Film TypeB&W Infrared
ISO/ASA Film Speed400
Film ProcessingStandard Black and White Chemistry
Film BasePolyester
Number of Rolls1
Layer Thickness100.0 µm
Resolution160 lines/mm (At Contrast 1000:1)
GranularityRMS = 11
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.065 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)3.05 x 1.2 x 1.15"

Rollei Infrared 400 120 Reviews

INFRARED 400

By Richard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-11

Great product and would buy again.

Easy infrared images

By William
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-12

You may not get the startling results you're looking for if you're taking pictures of architecture or inner city scapes but for dramatic images go out of the city and see The amazing contrasts between water trees and earth. Be sure to use a red filter as deep as you can get and adjust your ISO/ASA and f-stop accordingly to compensate. In this day and age of Film's going by the wayside because of no profit margin I am thankful that Rollei still makes this film for us to enjoy.

Rollei Infrared 120 B&W Film

By Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-31

In my opinion, the best 120 infrared film on the market.

Rollei IRnirvana

By Peter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-17

Just amazingly wonderful results when shot with Hoya R72 and metered at ISO 6. Example can be seen here. https://peter-herman.pixels.com/featured/solitude-at-allen-creek-infrared-black-and-white-film-image-at-lake-leota-park-in-evansville-wi-peter-herman.html

Timely Delivery for a Hard-to-Source Product

By Douglas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-30

I have had difficulty locating a source for this specialty film and was please that B&H was able provide it to me timely and at a reasonable price.

Infrared film for 35mm and 120

By Marion
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-23

This ISO 400 film works beautifully with a #25 red filter (factor of 6). It has a broad latitude and can be loaded in subdued light.

Versatile film

By Thomas
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-30

Shoot it as regular bw film at 400 iso or as ir film at 6 iso with ir filter.

Only ir film left

By Thomas
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-30

Good film. Either shoot it as ir or regular film. Expose at 6 iso if doing ir with ir filter.

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What precautions if any I have to take before loading the IR film in the camera and also before I develop?
Asked by: Manojchandra
I would recommend loading it in a changing bag/tent if you are shooting 120. Many Rollei films are on a clear polyester base that has shown itself to behave like a light pipe and produce images that look like they were taken in a leaky camera. In fact, I would not open the mylar package the film comes in (inside the box) outside of the tent. I don't know if this IR film is on that clear base or not, but IR film and 120 spools are not a good combo, so I still recommend loading it in the darkest environment you can find.
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Is there any company that will develop infrared film?
Asked by: Anonymous
It does not need any special processing . Any lab processing black and white can do it. I process mine in D - 76 1 to 1 ( meaning 1 part developer to 1 part water).
Answered by: Robert H.
Date published: 2018-11-02

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I'm developing this film in my darkroom. Usually I use T-max developer. What are you using to develop this film and any info on time and concentrate?
Asked by: mary s.
Per instructions inside box, I use D-76 developer at 1+1 dilution, 10:50 seconds development time. Great results with this film every time.
Answered by: Elsa M.
Date published: 2018-08-26

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I am loading the 120 size Rollei 400 infrared in a pinhole camera (6x6 size) but I don't see any frame numbers on the backing paper. Does it have any? If not, can you recommend how often to turn the film to the next frame?
Asked by: Rosemary
Hey there brave soul of infrared endeavours! There are numbers on the film itself, pretty sure not on the backing. You will need to measure turns to get 6 centimeters. I would take strip of paper and measure 6cm on it and see how many turns will give you 6cm and a bit. Other than that, use complete darkness for loading/unloading too. Hope this helps :)
Answered by: Phil T.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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