Panchromatic black and white films represent a special category within analog photography. In contrast to orthochromatic films, which only react to blue and green light, panchromatic films capture the entire visible light spectrum, including red. This property has far-reaching effects on the image aesthetics and its possible uses Films.
Technical basics
The light sensitivity of panchromatic films is due to the use of special sensitizers added to the silver halide crystals in the film material. These sensitizers expand the spectrum of wavelengths to which the film responds, enabling the capture of red light.
Image aesthetics
Panchromatic films are characterized by natural sound reproduction that is similar to the human visual experience. They represent all colors of the spectrum in grayscale, while the brightness values of the colors are largely retained. This creates images with balanced contrast and a realistic representation of skin tones, landscapes and other subjects.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Argenti Double-X 250
The Argenti Double-X 250 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Astrum Foto 100
The Astrum Foto 100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Astrum Foto 200
The Astrum Foto 200 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Astrum Foto 400
The Astrum Foto 400 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
BKIFI B&W $$$ Film
The BKIFI B&W $$$ Film is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
CFP Kiki Pan 320
The CFP Kiki Pan 320 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Etude Pan 400
The Etude Pan 400 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Fujifilm Presto 100
The Fujifilm Presto 100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Fujifilm Presto 400
The Fujifilm Presto 400 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Ilford Pan 100
The Ilford Pan 100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Ilford Pan 400
The Ilford Pan 400 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Ilford SP816T
The Ilford SP816T is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
JCH Street Pan 400
The JCH Street Pan 400 is a black-and-white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Kentmere Pan 100
The Kentmere Pan 100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Kentmere Pan 400
The Kentmere Pan 400 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Kodak Cosmos 400
The Kodak Cosmos 400 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
KONO! Monolit 100
The KONO! Monolit 100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Unknown
KONO! Monolit 400
The KONO! Monolit 400 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Lucky Luckypan HD 400
The Lucky Luckypan HD 400 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Lucky SHD 100
The Lucky SHD 100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Lucky SHD 400 NEW
The Lucky SHD 400 NEW is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Macaron Chacoal
The Macaron Chacoal is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Maco Cube 400c
The Maco Cube 400c is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Maco UP 100 plus
The Maco UP 100 plus is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Maco UP 400 plus
The Maco UP 400 plus is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Maco UP 64c
The Maco UP 64c is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Marix B&W 100
The Marix B&W 100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Marix B&W 200
The Marix B&W 200 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Marix B&W 400
The Marix B&W 400 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
ORWO N 74 plus
The ORWO N 74 plus is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
ORWO UN 54
ORWO UN 54 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Paterson Acupan 800
The Paterson Acupan 800 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Revolog Paper
The Revolog Paper is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Seagull 100
The Seagull 100 is a black-and-white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Seagull 400
The Seagull 400 is a black-and-white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Unknown
Silberra BW200
The Silberra BW200 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Silberra Cinema 52XX
The Silberra Cinema 52XX is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Unknown
Silberra PAN100
The Silberra PAN100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Unknown
Silberra PAN160
The Silberra PAN160 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Silberra PAN200
The Silberra PAN200 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Unknown
Silberra PAN50
The Silberra PAN50 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Discontinued
Silberra S25
The Silberra S25 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Unknown
Silberra ULTIMA100
The Silberra ULTIMA100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Unknown
Silberra ULTIMA160
The Silberra ULTIMA160 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Unknown
Silberra ULTIMA200
The Silberra ULTIMA200 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Unknown
Silberra ULTIMA50
The Silberra ULTIMA50 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Street Candy MTN 100
The Street Candy MTN 100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
VIBE Photo B&W 100
The VIBE Photo B&W 100 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
VIBE Photo B&W 400
The VIBE Photo B&W 400 is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Washi V
The Washi V is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
Washi Y
The Washi Y is a black and white film.
- Black-and-white film
- Available
WonderPan 400
The WonderPan 400 is a black and white film.
