The Macaron Chacoal is a black and white film. It is sold under the Macaron brand. The material is produced in the Kodak 35mm cassette. The American company produces it as Eastman Double-X 5222.
The material is actually intended for the production of motion pictures. It was used, for example, in Kill Bill and James Bond Casino Royal. However, the film can also be used for photography. It belongs to the genre of panchromatic films. The nominal sensitivity of the black and white film is ISO 250, but it can also be pushed.
Development of the film
The development of the Macaron Chacoal must be done in black and white photographic chemistry. The development can be done by a photo lab or you can develop it yourself using the appropriate photo chemistry. Then you can scan the developed film strips.
When choosing a developer, you have several options. Which developer you choose depends mainly on the desired result and how you exposed the film. Here you have to experiment a bit to find the right chemistry for the desired result. Of course, you don’t necessarily have to reach for a developer from Kodak, Ilford and co. can also deliver great results with this black and white film.
Formats
The Eastman Double-X 5222 is available in 35 mm and 16 mm formats. The Macaron Chacoal is only available for 35mm cameras. It comes in regular 35mm cartridges and can theoretically be used in any camera of that type. If the camera only has a setting for ISO 200, you can select it without any problems.
Normally 36 frames fit on a roll of film. Depending on what format the camera exposes, the number can be higher or lower.
The film is sold mainly in Asia. There it can be found in the virtual storefronts of the common online platforms. The price of a roll of film is about 5 euros.
Alternative for the Macaron Chacoal
An alternative to the Macaron Chacoal is the Kodak TRI-X 400*. This is a popular film from Kodak that has been used to create many legendary images. It is very flexible to use and can also be pushed and pulled without any problems. Therefore, it is very suitable for reportage photography or even for shooting at weddings.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| 35mm Format | Yes |
| Development process | Black and white developer |
| Country of production | USA |