Panchromatic black and white films represent a special category within analog photography. In contrast to orthochromatic films, which only react to blue and green light, panchromatic films capture the entire visible light spectrum, including red. This property has far-reaching effects on the image aesthetics and its possible uses Films.
Technical basics
The light sensitivity of panchromatic films is due to the use of special sensitizers added to the silver halide crystals in the film material. These sensitizers expand the spectrum of wavelengths to which the film responds, enabling the capture of red light.
Image aesthetics
Panchromatic films are characterized by natural sound reproduction that is similar to the human visual experience. They represent all colors of the spectrum in grayscale, while the brightness values of the colors are largely retained. This creates images with balanced contrast and a realistic representation of skin tones, landscapes and other subjects.
Argenti Double-X 250
The Argenti Double-X 250 is a black and white film.
Argenti Reporter Film Plus (ARF+)
The Argenti Reporter Film Plus (ARF+) is a black and white film.
Astrum Foto 100
The Astrum Foto 100 is a black and white film.
Astrum Foto 200
The Astrum Foto 200 is a black and white film.
Astrum Foto 400
The Astrum Foto 400 is a black and white film.
BKIFI B&W $$$ Film
The BKIFI B&W $$$ Film is a black and white film.
BKIFI B&W Hearts Film
The BKIFI B&W Hearts Film is a black and white film.
CFP Kiki Pan 320
The CFP Kiki Pan 320 is a black and white film.
Dubblefilm Daily black & white
The Dubblefilm Daily black & white is a black and white film.
Etude Pan 400
The Etude Pan 400 is a black and white film.
Flic Film Cine Colour 200T
The Flic Film Cine Colour 200T is a color negative film.
Flic Film Cine Colour 250D
The Flic Film Cine Colour 250D is a color negative film.
Flic Film Cine Colour 500T
The Flic Film Cine Colour 500T is a color negative film.
Flic Film Cine Colour 50D
The Flic Film Cine Colour 50D is a color negative film.
Fujifilm Presto 100
The Fujifilm Presto 100 is a black and white film.
Fujifilm Presto 400
The Fujifilm Presto 400 is a black and white film.
Fujifilm Super Presto 1600
The Fujifilm Super Presto 1600 is a black and white film.
Hitchcock Double-X 5222
The Hitchcock Double-X 5222 is a black and white film.
Ilford Pan 100
The Ilford Pan 100 is a black and white film.
Ilford Pan 400
The Ilford Pan 400 is a black and white film.
Ilford SP816T
The Ilford SP816T is a black and white film.
JCH Street Pan 400
The JCH Street Pan 400 is a black-and-white film.
Kentmere Pan 100
The Kentmere Pan 100 is a black and white film.
Kentmere Pan 400
The Kentmere Pan 400 is a black and white film.
Kodak Cosmos 400
The Kodak Cosmos 400 is a black and white film.
Kodak Eastman Double-X 5222
The Kodak Eastman Double-X 5222 is a black and white film.
KONO! Monolit 100
The KONO! Monolit 100 is a black and white film.
KONO! Monolit 400
The KONO! Monolit 400 is a black and white film.
Lomography Black and White Babylon 13 35mm
The Lomography Black and White Babylon 13 35mm is a black and white film.
Lomography Black and White Berlin 400 120
The Lomography Black and White Berlin 400 120 is a black and white film.
Lomography Black and White Fantôme 8 35mm
The Lomography Black and White Fantôme 8 35mm is a black and white film.
Lomography Black and White Potsdam 100 120
The Lomography Black and White Potsdam 100 120 is a black-and-white film.
Lomography Black and White Potsdam 100 35mm
The Lomography Black and White Potsdam 100 35mm is a black-and-white film.
Lucky Luckypan HD 400
The Lucky Luckypan HD 400 is a black and white film.
Lucky SHD 100
The Lucky SHD 100 is a black and white film.
Lucky SHD 400 NEW
The Lucky SHD 400 NEW is a black and white film.
Macaron Chacoal
The Macaron Chacoal is a black and white film.
Maco Cube 400c
The Maco Cube 400c is a black and white film.
Maco UP 100 plus
The Maco UP 100 plus is a black and white film.
Maco UP 400 plus
The Maco UP 400 plus is a black and white film.
Maco UP 64c
The Maco UP 64c is a black and white film.
Marix B&W 100
The Marix B&W 100 is a black and white film.
Marix B&W 200
The Marix B&W 200 is a black and white film.
Marix B&W 400
The Marix B&W 400 is a black and white film.
My Heart Black and White 100
The My Heart Black and White 100 is a black and white film.
My Heart Black and White 400
The My Heart Black and White 400 is a black and white film.
ORWO N 74 plus
The ORWO N 74 plus is a black and white film.
ORWO UN 54
ORWO UN 54 is a black and white film.
Paterson Acupan 800
The Paterson Acupan 800 is a black and white film.
Revolog Paper
The Revolog Paper is a black and white film.
Seagull 100
The Seagull 100 is a black-and-white film.
Seagull 400
The Seagull 400 is a black-and-white film.
Silberra BW200
The Silberra BW200 is a black and white film.
Silberra Cinema 52XX
The Silberra Cinema 52XX is a black and white film.
Silberra Cinema 54UN
The Silberra Cinema 54UN is a black and white film.
Silberra Cinema 74N+
The Silberra Cinema 74N is a black and white film.
Silberra PAN100
The Silberra PAN100 is a black and white film.
Silberra PAN160
The Silberra PAN160 is a black and white film.
Silberra PAN200
The Silberra PAN200 is a black and white film.
Silberra PAN50
The Silberra PAN50 is a black and white film.
Silberra S25
The Silberra S25 is a black and white film.
Silberra ULTIMA100
The Silberra ULTIMA100 is a black and white film.
Silberra ULTIMA160
The Silberra ULTIMA160 is a black and white film.
Silberra ULTIMA200
The Silberra ULTIMA200 is a black and white film.
Silberra ULTIMA50
The Silberra ULTIMA50 is a black and white film.
Street Candy MTN 100
The Street Candy MTN 100 is a black and white film.
VIBE Photo B&W 100
The VIBE Photo B&W 100 is a black and white film.
VIBE Photo B&W 400
The VIBE Photo B&W 400 is a black and white film.
Washi V
The Washi V is a black and white film.
Washi Y
The Washi Y is a black and white film.
WonderPan 400
The WonderPan 400 is a black and white film.