Rollei/Agfa's RPX 25 is a low-speed panchromatic black and white negative film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 25/15° in standard process and can effectively be pushed one stop with maintained results. The low speed also contributes to a very fine grain structure with very high sharpness. It features a traditional, thin emulsion and a transparent base, making it ideal for enlarging and scanning applications.
This item is a 100" roll of 35mm film.
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I used to shoot a lot of Kodak Technical Pan in the past, and was looking for a modern substitute in 35mm. Doing some research I rated the Rollei film at EI 16, pulled it 25% in terms of processing time from listed times (Used HC 110 dilution H), and got spot on perfectly exposed negs. Grain is incredibly fine, akin to Technical Pan, and there's actually some workable highlights. The negative here is this film has low density range, meaning it's super detailed, but tone ranges aren't very rich, but it's not designed to be. The resolution of the film also outclasses any lens you own. Final verdict is it's good for specific circumstances you need high detail.
This is more of an special application film, rather than a point and shoot everyday film...for that you may use a FP5 or even a tmax, but I use these for lanscapes in Paragonia, where there is usually low contrast, and exposure times of a few seconds are't a problem. I love it, and with a good paper base like Gallerie, you'll always get fantastic results.