ROLLEI ORTHO25

ROLLEI ORTHO 25 is a technical, orthochromatic b&w photographic film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 25/15°. Characterized by a high sensitivity reserve of up to two f-stops, depending upon development, this document emulsion offers offers extraordinary sharpness extremely fine grain. ROLLEI ORTHO 25 is well suited for technical-scientific applications and as a half-tone film for pictorial photography.

Characteristics and application:

  • orthochromatic sensitised with low speed ISO 25/15
  • spectral sensitvity 380 - 610nm
  • special coating for an improvement of the transport properties of the cameras
  • suitable for daylight and tungsten
  • polyester base support guarantees the highest level of archive stability (LE 500)
  • excellent resolving power of 330 lines/mm
  • extreme fine grain and highest sharpness, as a base for negatives with an excellent quality
  • with "non-curling" backside coating to improve flatness
  • glass clear PET base, especially suited for digital scanning
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Technical – scientific application

For reproductions, radiographic reproductions, astro photography, black-and-white and blue slide, for graphic distancing. For this application we recommend using a document-type or lithographic developer.

Half-tone film – pictorial photography

For the highest requirements in terms of sharpness and extreme fine grain, ROLLEI ORTHO 25 offers excellent results in combination with any fine grain developer. When used in combination with a compensating developer, the results are reminiscent of qualities obtained by Technical Pan film. The comparatively steep gradation is adjusted by this method, and extreme fine grain structures and highest sharpness connected with detailled gray tones, can be achieved.

Technical Notes:

Film base: 35mm and rollfilm polyester, 100μm, crystal clear; sheet film, 175μm, crystal clear.
Film layer: Emulsion side: emulsion coating orthocromatic sensitized, antihalation coating; Back side: NC = non-curling coating
Characteristic diagram (normal):

Characteristic diagram (extended):

Storage:

It is recommend not to leave the film material exposed in direct sunlight, strong heat or relative high humidity.
Cooled stored film material should not be used until film is warmed up to ambient temperature.
– Unexposed film: Up to 24 months in cold storage by 8° C is recommend
– Exposed film: After exposure, please keep film in cold condition, processing as soon as possible is recommend

Processing:

ROLLEI ORTHO 25 needs strong chemistry, because the silver content of about 9g/m² is very fastidious in relation to processing chemistry. For recommended development times, please consult The Massive Dev Chart. To achieve optimal results, a test development is recommended.

Technical Data Sheet: ORTHOeng.pdf