The Flic Film Wolfen 100 is a black and white film. The Flic Film brand is used to distribute the film material. Filmotec from Germany is responsible for production. In the USA, you pay around 8.5 US dollars for a roll of the film in 2024.
Information and areas of application
The Flic Film Wolfen 100 is a panchromatic black and white film with a sensitivity of ISO 100. It was originally developed as a cinema film material and its properties are reminiscent of the Kodak Plus-X Pan 100.
The film is ideal for a variety of applications, including portraits, landscape shots, street photography and documentary photography. Its fine grain and high tonal range enable detailed and high-contrast shots.
Formats and cameras
The Flic Film Wolfen 100 is available in 35mm format and is suitable for all analog cameras that support this format. This includes both single lens reflex (SLR) and rangefinder cameras, as well as many other camera models.
The film is available in 36-exposure rolls and 100-foot bulk rolls, making it attractive to both casual photographers and professional users.
Development process and digitization of the negatives
The Flic Film Wolfen 100 can be processed with any commercially available black and white developer. However, Flic Film recommends using its own Flic Cine Film Developer, which is based on the Kodak D-96 formula and is specifically tailored to the properties of the film.
| Developer | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atomal 49 | 1+2 | ISO 100 | 18 min | 20 °C |
| D-76 | Stock | ISO 100 | 5:30 min | 20 °C |
| D-76 | 1+1 | ISO 100 | 7 min | 20 °C |
| D-76 | 1+3 | ISO 100 | 13-14 min | 20 °C |
| D-96 | Stock | ISO 100 | 5 min | 20 °C |
| Diafine | Stock | ISO 100 | 3+3 min | 20 °C |
| ID-11 | Stock | ISO 100 | 5:30 min | 20 °C |
| ID-11 | 1+1 | ISO 100 | 7 min | 20 °C |
| ID-11 | 1+3 | ISO 100 | 13-14 min | 20 °C |
| Ilfotec DD-X | 1+4 | ISO 100 | 9 min | 20 °C |
| Ilfotec LC29 | 1+19 | ISO 100 | 5:30 min | 20 °C |
| Rodinal | 1+25 | ISO 100 | 6:30 min | 20 °C |
| Rodinal | 1+50 | ISO 100 | 8-10 min | 20 °C |
| Rodinal | 1+100 | ISO 100 | 25 min | 20 °C |
| Spur HRX | 1+17 | ISO 80 | 9:30 min | 20 °C |
| Spur SLD | 1+20 | ISO 200 | 9:30 min | 20 °C |
| Spur TRX 2000 | 1+35 | ISO 160 | 13 min | 20 °C |
| Spur UFP | 1+24 | ISO 125 | 7:30 min | 20 °C |
| T-Max Developer | 1+9 | ISO 100 | 8 min | 20 °C |
| XT-3 | 1+1 | ISO 80 | 6:30 min | 20 °C |
| XT-3 | 1+1 | ISO 100 | 8 min | 20 °C |
| XT-3 | 1+1 | ISO 100 | 5 min | 24C Xtol °C |
| Xtol | 1+1 | ISO 100 | 8 min | 20 °C |
| Xtol | 1+1 | ISO 100 | 5 min | 24C °C |
Calculation of the development solution
| Dilution | Developer (ml) | Water (ml) |
|---|---|---|
| 1+2 | 167 | 333 |
| Stock | 500 | 0 |
| 1+1 | 250 | 250 |
| 1+3 | 125 | 375 |
| 1+4 | 100 | 400 |
| 1+19 | 25 | 475 |
| 1+25 | 19 | 481 |
| 1+50 | 10 | 490 |
| 1+100 | 5 | 495 |
| 1+17 | 28 | 472 |
| 1+20 | 24 | 476 |
| 1+35 | 14 | 486 |
| 1+24 | 20 | 480 |
| 1+9 | 50 | 450 |
After development, the negatives can either be enlarged traditionally in the darkroom or digitized using a film scanner for further processing or sharing.
Storage of film material
To ensure optimal quality and durability of the film, it should be stored in a cool and dry place. Ideally, the storage temperature should be between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius. Storage in the refrigerator is also possible, although the film should be slowly brought to room temperature before use to avoid condensation.
Brand background
Flic Film is a small company based in Longview, Alberta, Canada that specializes in the production and distribution of film materials. The company is known for its high-quality black and white films aimed at photographers and filmmakers who value analog photography. Flic Film works closely with Filmotec, a renowned manufacturer from Bitterfeld-Wolfen in Germany, to offer high-quality films.
