The Rollei Blackbird is a black and white film. It is part of the Rolleifilm Creative Edition.
The Blackbird is a high contrast film that can be used to take very high contrast images. The results can be controlled with the exposure (ISO 25 to 100). Depending on the ISO number selected, the film must be developed for a correspondingly longer or shorter time.
When loading the film into the camera, make sure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight. The reason for this is that it is cast on a synthetic film base. However, it is enough to load it into the camera in the shade of your body.
The Blackbird is only available for 35mm cameras. However, the 35mm film is also available preloaded in a disposable camera.
Not much else is known about this film.
Development of the film
Times for the development of the Blackbird.
| Developer | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-76 | Stock | ISO 25 | 6 min | 20 °C |
| D-76 | Stock | ISO 100 | 10 min | 20 °C |
| RHS | 1+7 | ISO 25 | 6 min | 20 °C |
| RHS | 1+7 | ISO 100 | 10 min | 20 °C |
Calculation of the development solution
| Dilution | Developer (ml) | Water (ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 500 | 0 |
| 1+7 | 63 | 437 |
