Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Rollei
- Film
- Paul & Reinhold
- Speed
- 640
- Process
- B&W
- Formats
- 135-36 2 pack
- Base
- Polyester (PET)
- Made in
- ?
- Status
- In production
Character & history#
Fine grain & natural contrasts Exposure latitude from ISO 320/26° to ISO 1600–33°. Limited Edition to celebrate Rollei brands 100 Year anniversary since founding in 1920 by Paul Franke and Reinhold Heidecke.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 640#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/640 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 | — | — | — | 1/1600 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | — | 1/3200 s | 1/800 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | — | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | — | 1/3200 s | 1/800 s | 1/200 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | — | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s | 1/100 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/1600 s | 1/400 s | 1/100 s | 1/25 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/400 s | 1/100 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/50 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1/13 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s | 5 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 320 | Lower contrast, finer grain |
| Push 1 stop | EI 1,280 | More contrast and grain |
| Push 2 stops | EI 2,560 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
| Push 3 stops | EI 5,120 | 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 640.
- Kodak T-Max P3200 (Ektapan P3200) ISO 800
- Foma Fomapan 30 / Fomapan N 30 ISO 800 · disc.
- Foma Fomapan Special ISO 800 · disc.
- Foma Fomapan T800 ISO 800 · disc.
- ORWO NP 30 ISO 800 · disc.
- Film Washi 'D' ISO 500 · disc.
More Rollei films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Rollei Paul & Reinhold?
640 — set your meter to ISO 640 for box speed.
Is Rollei Paul & Reinhold still made?
Yes, it is currently in production (2020 -).
How do I develop Rollei Paul & Reinhold?
B&W process. Traditional black-and-white development (e.g. D-76/ID-11, HC-110, Rodinal, XTOL) — easy to do at home.
Is Rollei Paul & Reinhold available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135-36 2 pack.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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