Black and white films on the market

The mass deaths that occurred in relation to 2010 was here less than successful and positive film colour negative: there have been excellent outputs (Efke, for example, which has brought the Adox CHS line, some remodelling by Fujifilm and Kodak) but also new entries or offer expansions (Rollei). The black-and-white film branch that appears among the most flourishing of traditional photography, with the solid presence of Ilford to act as an element of continuity with the past.

As in the second half of 2015 main movements are the discontinued Kodak BW400CN and the good news of the introduction of Foma retropan 320.

The list below is, of course, be constantly updated; most of the datasheets of films listed below can be downloaded from the Downloads section of Italian Film Photography, while the few absent please refer directly to the site of the manufacturer/distributor.

Rollei film above, ORTHO 25, 100 Back and Tonal and Retro 400s seem destined to disappear in the near future, although the giacienza stock is still quite substantial.

Doesn’t carry over some films available, because of poor distribution and availability in Italy, such as Lucky brands, Shanghai or Arista (which are, in any case, film Foma branded). Lomography film shows only those that appear to be actually a production not present under other brands in Italy.