Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- ORWO
- Film
- NP 20
- Speed
- 80
- Process
- ORWO 1100 (B&W)
- Formats
- Kassette 16, 135-36, 635, 127, 120, 220, 620, sheet film
- Base
- Triacetate
- Made in
- GDR
- Status
- Discontinued — replaced by ORWO PAN 100
Character & history#
Introduced in 1966 at Leipzig Trade Fair. General purpose fine grain panchromatic film.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 80#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/80 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | 1/3200 s | 1/800 s | 1/200 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s | 1/100 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | 1/3200 s | 1/800 s | 1/200 s | 1/50 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s | 1/100 s | 1/25 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/800 s | 1/200 s | 1/50 s | 1/13 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/200 s | 1/50 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/50 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/6 s | 0.6 s | 2.5 s | 10 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 0.6 s | 2.5 s | 10 s | 30 s |
Push & pull options#
Tell your lab how many stops you pushed or pulled so development is adjusted for the whole roll.
| Adjustment | Rate the film at | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pull 1 stop | EI 40 | Lower contrast, finer grain |
| Push 1 stop | EI 160 | More contrast and grain |
| Push 2 stops | EI 320 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
| Push 3 stops | EI 640 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
Long exposures#
Most films suffer reciprocity failure beyond about 1 second: they need more exposure than the meter says. As a rule of thumb add ⅓–1 stop for 1–10 s and 1–2 stops beyond 10 s for older emulsions; modern T-grain films (and Fuji Acros) need much less. Check the manufacturer's datasheet.
Similar films#
Other black-and-white negative film around ISO 80.
- CatLABS X FILM 80 ISO 80
- FILM Ferrania P30 ISO 80
- Film Washi 'I' ISO 80
- Ilford ORTHO Plus ISO 80
- Rollei Retro 80S ISO 80
- Film Photography Project Dracula ISO 64
- Film Photography Project Svema FN64 ISO 64
- Kono! Monolit 64 ISO 64
- Svema ФН 64 (FN 64) ISO 64
- ADOX CHS 100 II ISO 100
- AgfaPhoto APX 100 ISO 100
- Argenti Pan-X ISO 100
- Film Photography Project BW 100 ISO 100
- Film Photography Project Derev Pan 100 ISO 100
- Film Photography Project Emulsion X ISO 100
- Film Photography Project Let It Snow ISO 100
- Film Photography Project Svema Foto 100 ISO 100
- Film Photography Project Tasma NK-2 ISO 100
More ORWO films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is ORWO NP 20?
80 — set your meter to ISO 80 for box speed.
Is ORWO NP 20 still made?
No, it has been discontinued (1966–c1992).
How do I develop ORWO NP 20?
ORWO 1100 (B&W) process. Traditional black-and-white development (e.g. D-76/ID-11, HC-110, Rodinal, XTOL) — easy to do at home.
Is ORWO NP 20 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: Kassette 16, 135-36, 635, 127, 120, 220, 620, sheet film.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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