BKIFI B&W $$$ Film

The BKIFI B&W $$$ film is a black and white film. The film material is distributed under the “Brooklyn Instant Film Initiative” brand of a supplier from the USA.

The BKIFI B&W $$ film is film material for black and white photos. The sensitization of the emulsion is panchromatic. The ISO value 400 is specified for the sensitivity of the film. The ISO value describes the sensitivity of the film material to light in a standardized way.

The special feature of the film is that it is a so-called effect film. Here the material was pre-exposed by “Brooklyn Instant Film Initiative”. In this case, there are many $ symbols. These symbols then appear in the finished images.

Development of the film

Unlike color negative film, there is no standardized development process for BKIFI B&W $$$ film, as it must be developed in a black and white developer. Black and white film development is usually offered by most labs, but can also be done at home. It is of great importance to choose the developer carefully, as this can significantly affect the result.

If development specifications are not available for the developer of the BKIFI B&W $$$ film, it is recommended to try out whether this developer can be used. Once the development process is complete, the images will be visible on the film strip. It is common practice to make prints of the images or scan them afterwards. In many developing labs, prints can be made as an optional extra.

There are several options for scanning the photos for digital processing. There are numerous devices available to digitize negatives. The offerings vary in their features and quality and are suitable for different budgets. The digitized photos can then be further processed in digital form or shared on social media.

Formats

The BKIFI B&W $$$ film is available exclusively in 35mm format and allowed 36 images per roll with an aspect ratio of 2×3.

The cartridge of 35mm film does not have a DX code for automatic readout of film speed, which in some cases may cause partial limitations on cameras that require a DX code. However, there is a wide range of 35mm cameras from brands such as Zorki, Olympus and Minolta that are compatible and can be used to expose the film.