As many other Rollei-badged films, this is Agfa Aviphot aerial film, also has infrared sensitivity.

As has been mentioned, this is an aerial surveillance film. The infrared sensitivity is necessary to make sure that the film can cut through the atmospheric haze. I have messed with this film quite a lot and my best results were obtained using the Agfa Atomal ( Adox AT 49 ) developer, and the film rated at 40 ASA with reduced development.

It would be great to include an analysis of Orwo Wolfen NP100. I found the two rolls I shot quite unexpected. It is apparently Orwo UN54 with an additional anti halation layer

Nice comparison! My choice of film for architecture pix or long distance shots. Also for BLACK / WHITE portraits.

Thanks!

Tests have been carried out by other photographers and they have concluded that Rollei Retro 80s and Rollei RPX 25 are exactly the same film save for different development times.

I've got a 30m tin of Rollei Retro 80S and have been very impressed with the sharpness and fine grain structure. I've developed in Ilford ID-11 (Kodak D76) and Iflord Microphen with good results. It might not be the best film for portraits of caucasions with the darkening of blue eyes, but very impressive in other areas. If you want high detail in architecture or landscapes, it might be worth a try. Whilst I have very high resolving films such as Adox CMS 20, this is a good balance between speed and resolving power/sharpness, to the point that I don't really use other slower films.

I like the Rollei Retro 80s. I always have a roll in my film loader. The carrier is also good for scanning.

"Roll I" Greez from Sax. 8-)

It's one of my favorite films. I like high contract B/W films in general, but this one is my favorite on the cheap side.

@andreaskarbe4030

7 ай бұрын

Same here. I've been waiting for this one since the series started. The first time I shot and enlarged this film, I couldn't believe that this amount of detail and sharpness was even possible for a more or less normal speed film. I mean you can really go huge in your prints with this film even with 35mm. And the best part, it is affordable.

Agfa Aviphot Pan 80 🙂 Datasheet says "Aviphot Pan 80 can be exposed as a 64 ASA to 100 ASA film" . Like this film a lot.

I had quite some problems with the Retro 80s in the filmholder of my Hasselblad. Not on every picture, but on some and always on the side of the darkslide. I can only assume that when I change the film back and put the slide in and later out again, a tiny amount of light comes from the side, which is usually not a problem with other films, but due to the absolutely clear base it travels deeper into the film and creates light leak traces into the image area. I sometimes do see traces of light leaks with other films, too, but they are only on the edge of the film and do not reach the image part. My filmback had be refoamed quite recently, it is in good condition. So I wonder: Does anybody else know this problem with cameras like the Hasselblad, Bronica, Mamiya RB/RZ where you use dark slides to exchange film backs?

My first roll of Retro 80S in 120 had the mottling effects :( -- which seems somewhat common. I've heard 35mm is unaffected, so will have to give it a try. I think I remember seeing somewhere that RPX 25 is the exact same emulsion as Retro 80S, but haven't checked myself.

@cornwestern1689

7 ай бұрын

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@cornwestern1689

7 ай бұрын

I thinks it's this guy's video, the side by side comparison speaks for itself.

@TrashTheLens

7 ай бұрын

I'm not sure if it is EXACTLY the same emulsion -- there were plenty of Aviphot speeds to choose from and rebrand. ;) But yeah, I've had the same mottling issues with RPX25 where I ended up with the texture of backing paper imprinted in the negatives. That's why it doesn't affect 35mm - no backing paper. I wish they made either RPX25 or Retro80s in 220 as this would be the best of both worlds. Even if the backing paper would imprint itself, it wouldn't affect the whole roll.

The grain is more apparent (and that's its charm) on the Tri-X which is normal and it is less contrasted, which is also normal for a 400 iso. However the Tri-X has more detail and a wider gray range, which is surprising. It's not a legend for nothing.

Thanks!

@TheNakedPhotographer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support!