BKIFI B&W Hearts Film

The BKIFI B&W Hearts film is a black and white film from the American supplier “Brooklyn Instant Film Initiative”. They sell the film material under their own brand. However, it is produced by a well-known manufacturer.

It is film material for black and white photos, which is used in the BKIFI B&W Hearts Film. The emulsion is panchromatic sensitized. The ISO value of 400 indicates the film’s sensitivity to light, measured by standardized standards. It is well suited for a variety of applications.

It is an effects film, as the material has been pre-exposed by “Brooklyn Instant Film Initiative”, which brings out many hearts in the finished images.

Development of the film

There are no standardized development processes for BKIFI B&W Hearts film, as it must be developed in a black and white developer, unlike color negative film. Black and white film development is usually offered by most labs, but can also be done at home. It is important to choose the developer carefully, as this has a decisive influence on the result.

It is recommended to develop BKIFI B&W Hearts film even if developing instructions are not available. Once the development process is complete, the images will be visible on the film strip. It is common to make prints of the images or scan them afterwards. Optionally, prints can be made as an additional service at many developing labs.

Various options are available to scan photos for further digital processing. Numerous devices enable the digitization of negatives. Offerings vary in features and quality, and there are options for different budgets. After digitization, photos can be further processed in digital form or shared on social media.

Formats

Available exclusively in 35mm format, BKIFI B&W Hearts film allows for 36 images per roll with a 2×3 aspect ratio.

There is no automatic readout of film speed by a DX code in the cartridge of the 35mm film, which in some cases may cause partial limitations on cameras that require a DX code. However, there is a wide range of compatible 35mm cameras from brands such as Zorki, Olympus and Minolta that can be used to expose the film.