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Washi K
Film Washi K is an ISO 100 black-and-white film from Film Washi (France), repurposed from expired rolls of Kodak Plus-X Aerographic 2402 vintage aerial film, available in 120 and 4×5 formats.
Key specs
- Brand
- Washi
- Model
- K
- ISO
- 100
- Process
- BW
- Formats
- 120
- Production status
- In production
Grain
fine-to-moderate
Contrast
moderate
Saturation
Unknown
Latitude
Unknown
Technical details
Handling notes
Profile notes
Film Washi K is produced by Film Washi EURL of Josselin, France, from remaining stock of Kodak Plus-X Aerographic Film 2402 that expired around 2000 (Kodak's own production of this emulsion ceased in 2011). The film is coated on Kodak's 4-mil ESTAR polyester base, providing excellent dimensional stability and moisture resistance. At ISO 100 with fine-to-moderate grain and moderate contrast, it has heightened sensitivity to red wavelengths — a characteristic of aerial film optimized for haze penetration — making it well suited to landscape photography. It is available in 120 roll film and 4×5 sheet formats. Standard BW developers such as Rodinal, D-76/ID-11, and Kodak XTOL produce excellent results. Note: the input data describes this as 'Kodak X-ray paper' — this is incorrect; Washi K is Kodak Plus-X Aerographic aerial film, not X-ray paper.
Aliases
Washi KWashi Film KFilm Washi K 100Washi K Aerial
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