SUMMARY
Two Ukrainians are independently producing a rare, handmade orthochromatic film with a high silver emulsion from their garage. Made in batches of only 20 rolls per month, this film boasts significantly more silver than commercial stock, resulting in deep, lush tonal shades. The process is challenging, particularly ensuring even emulsion adhesion, with the current method using two layers for stability. This unique film, with its distinct rendering of colors and inherent handmade imperfections, is capturing attention in the analog photography community.
TAKEAWAYS
Handmade orthochromatic film is produced in Ukraine in batches of 20 rolls monthly.
The film features a high silver content, contributing to its distinctive deep tonal qualities.
Achieving even emulsion adhesion to the film base is the most difficult aspect of production.
The orthochromatic nature causes reds to render darker and blues/greens lighter.