JCH Street Pan 400

The JCH Street Pan 400 is a black and white film. It is sold as a film for street photography under the JCH label. This stands for Japan Camera Hunter. This runs a blog around photography. The production location of the film is given as Belgium.

The B&W film is offered for 35mm and medium format cameras. The 35mm film is also available in a disposable camera.

The JCH Street Pan 400 in combination with a suitable camera allows the creation of monochrome images. It is panchromatically sensitized and has an extended red light sensitivity. According to the manufacturer, the film speed is ISO 400, but it can also be pushed. The two-layer emulsion is cast on a polyester base.

Developing the film

Street Pan 400 must be developed in a proper black and white developer. Film development can be done by a lab, but is also possible at home with the proper photographic chemistry. For example, Rodinal or Kodak XTOL can be used.

Both developers require careful handling according to the manufacturer's instructions. It is important to maintain the correct dilution ratios, development times and temperatures to achieve optimum results. It can also be helpful to test different development times and temperatures to achieve the desired look.

Whether in the lab or at home, developing Street Pan 400 film in an appropriate black-and-white developer such as Rodinal or Kodak XTOL allows you to realize the full potential of the film and achieve stunning black-and-white images with fine detail, contrast, and tone.

Development times

Development times for the JCH Street Pan 400