After my initial experience with Rollei Retro 400s, I was cautiously already in love with this film. Is it as versatile as the film I’ve been shooting lately, Kodak Tri-X? No, but like Acros, there’s a very unique beauty and mood to the look of this film. I decided to shoot a few more rolls in different conditions to see if it would consistently perform well. I’ll share my thoughts about the film after shooting more of it, and talk about a few other things.
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The Photos
All photos on this page are of Rollei Retro 400s, EI 400/box speed, developed with Kodak HC110 (b), 68°F/20°C, 6:30.
This batch taken on a blue sky sunny day with my M6, Summicron 50mm.
Taken indoors to finish up the Roll. M6, Summicron 50mm.
Taken on Sunday. Heavy cloud covered sky. M6, Summicron 50mm.
Photography Matters Ep 48 – Rollei Retro 400s, Initial Thoughts and Sample Shots