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TedK
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Rollei IR Film

Post by TedK »

Hello, new to this forum but have relied on Digitaltruth data for some time now.

I am wondering, does anyone know if Rollei IR is the identical product as the 'old' Maco 820 film? I've used the Maco film for a couple of years and really struck by its beauty when developed with PMK, and its ease of use (had far better luck with it than HIE!).

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Post by Fotohuis »

Maco IR820C is an extended sensitized Efke 100 film.
Rollei/Maco IR820/400 is a product made by Gevaert in Belgium. A complete different product with a higher iso rate (400) and also fine grain. More sturdy, PET clear layer and non-curling layer.

Here is the Rollei development table:

http://www.fotohuisrovo.nl/documentatie ... 0films.pdf

and some examples of the Rollei IR film:
http://gallery.fotohuisrovo.nl/thumbnails.php?album=2

http://gallery.fotohuisrovo.nl/thumbnails.php?album=10
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Post by Digitaltruth »

Maco IR820c Precision Infrared is now sold as Ekfe IR820. The "Aura" version of Maco IR820c is no longer available.

Rollei IR400 Infrared is a completely different film and has much finer grain. It can also work as a standard 400 ISO film with grain and tonality rivaling Tri-X.

Both films are capable of producing strong infrared effects, although you should use an R72 filter.

Independent product tests and comparisons can be viewed here:
http://www.digitaltruth.com/store/produ ... lm_001.php
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Post by TedK »

Thank you both for the info! The exhaustive side by side comparison of IR films on this website is also quite helpful. :D

-Ted

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