Film Photography Project Positive Film

Orthochromatic film is sensitive to blue and green light but insensitive to red. This results in a distinct tonal rendering where reds appear darker and blues appear lighter than they would on standard panchromatic film, giving your images a unique, vintage aesthetic.

You can process this film using standard black and white chemistry. It is designed to produce a positive image directly, so you do not need to create a negative first.

Yes, absolutely. With an ISO of 0.8, this film is extremely slow and requires long exposures, even in bright daylight. A sturdy tripod is essential to avoid camera shake and achieve sharp results.

Light piping occurs when light leaks through the film canister's felt trap and travels along the film base, fogging the edges of your frames. To prevent this, load and unload your camera in dim light and store the film in a light-tight container immediately after shooting.

No, this film is not well-suited for handheld shooting. Because of the very low ISO, you will need long shutter speeds that are impossible to hold steady by hand. It is best used for still life, architecture, or experimental projects where you can use a tripod.

Because of its very low sensitivity and unique contrast characteristics, you will need to meter carefully. We recommend using an external light meter and experimenting with exposure compensation to find the look that works best for your specific lighting conditions.