Rollei Retro 80S Black and White 120 Filmis a slow-speed panchromatic black and white negative film with extended near-infrared sensitivity to 775nm. This additional red sensitivity helps to cut through haze or fog and also smooth skin tones and blemishes, making it ideal for portraiture. It has a nominal sensitivity of ISO 80/20° and is characterized by a fine grain structure and broad tonal range. It is coated onto a transparent polyester base, with anti-static coatings, that makes it well-suited to scanning applications.

This item is one roll of 120-format film

Panchromatic B&W Negative Film    ISO 80/20° in Standard Process    Extended IR Sensitivity to 775nm    Fine Grain Structure, Broad Tonal Range    Clear Polyester Base, Ideal for Scanning

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the differences between this, the Retro 400s, vs the RPX 400?

A: The main difference is, Rollei Retro 400S Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures) is more sensitive to Infrared light. But in most uses you will not see the difference.

Q: 2. My camera does not have ISO 80 as an option. I'm shooting with the Minolta XE-5 which goes right from 60 to 125. Whats an ideal way to handle this situation if I want to experiment with this film?

A: Your camera does have the option of selecting ISO 80. You are looking at the shutter-speed dial. Consult your user's manual to find how to select the ISO.

Q: 3. What's the difference between rpx25 and rollei pan25 that was discontinued a few years ago?

A: It doesn't seem to be any difference as far as I can tell. There is no information online and after shooting both, there is no significant differences in the look.

Q: 4. How would exposure & auto-metering be affected if used with a 720 nm filter over a flash head?

A: The exposure would be cut down by quite a bit. It doesn't make sense to shoot in auto. You will have to shoot in manual mode and test by trial and error

Q: 5. Is there still a defect with the 120 format? There has been an issue with a defective backing

A: The defective paper issue with the Rollei Retro 80S Black and White Negative Film (120 Roll Film) was resolved sometime in 2021. Our current films are not showing any paper defect.

Q: 6. expired date?

A: This film is fresh dated, at least a year.

Q: 7. Would anyone compare this with the late Agfapan 25 (APX 25)? Also, how well does this film do when processed with Rodinal/Adinal?

A: The film is very much like the old Agfapan 25. The film reacts about the same way to developers like Agfapan did.

Q: 8. The specs say this film has "Extended Infrared Sensitivity". Can you tell me what the wavelength cuttoff is at the upper end? How far into the IR spectrum does this go?

A: Spectral sensitization 380 - 730nm

Q: 9. Will it work for a Polaroid 80A

A: Rollei Retro 80S Black and White Negative Film (120 Roll Film) is incompatible with the POLAROID Land Camera MODEL 80A unless the camera is converted to use 120 film. The camera used old Polaroid roll film, long out of production.

Q: 10. Is this film useable with a B+W 093 IR filter? What ISO would I set on my meter?

A: Yes you can use the B+W -93 IR filter with Rollei Infrared 400 Black and White Negative Film (120 Roll Film, Boxed). Note, results can vary.