FilmNeverDie KURO 100
FilmNeverDie KURO 100 is an ISO 100 black-and-white C-41-compatible 35mm film ('KURO' meaning black in Japanese) with classic fine grain, pleasing contrast, and versatile character suited to portraiture, landscape, and street photography.
Key specs
- Brand
- FilmNeverDie
- Model
- KURO 100
- ISO
- 100
- Process
- BW
- Formats
- 135
- Production status
- In production
- Introduced
- 2020
Grain
fine, characteristic of ISO 100
Contrast
classic, moderate-to-high
Saturation
Unknown
Latitude
Unknown
Technical details
Handling notes
- Storage
- cool, dry; refrigerate for long-term
Profile notes
KURO 100 is FilmNeverDie's ISO 100 black-and-white offering, with the name derived from the Japanese word for 'black'. It is a classic emulsion-type B&W film delivering fine grain, good contrast, and broad tonal range. FilmNeverDie describes it as comparable in character to a more affordable version of Kodak Tri-X at ISO 100 — though it is a separate emulsion. Development is straightforward: 10 minutes in Kodak D-76 at 20°C. The film is available in 36 exposures and uses Street Candy-inspired paper packaging designed by Malaysian graphic designer Edmund Li. The base emulsion source is not officially disclosed. KURO 100 is well-regarded in the analog community for its accessible price point and reliable rendering across genres.
Aliases
Frequently asked questions
- What process develops FilmNeverDie KURO 100?
- FilmNeverDie KURO 100 is developed in B&W.
- What ISO is FilmNeverDie KURO 100?
- FilmNeverDie KURO 100 is rated at ISO 100.
- What formats does FilmNeverDie KURO 100 come in?
- FilmNeverDie KURO 100 is available in 135.
Cameras to shoot it with
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