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Film Ferrania P30
The revived Italian cinema stock with deep silvery blacks.
| ISO / Speed | 80 |
| Type | Black & White |
| Process | BW |
| Formats | 35mm |
| Grain | Ultra-fine |
| Exposure latitude | Moderate |
| Color cast | Neutral，low saturation, high contrast |
| Brand | Ferrania |
Generated color character — not a sample photograph
Film Ferrania P30 is a revived ISO 80 panchromatic black-and-white film based on the classic Italian cinema emulsion once used in mid-century filmmaking. It is renowned for high silver content, ultra-fine grain and a punchy, high-contrast look with deep, luminous blacks.
Character & look
Film Ferrania P30 is a slow, high-silver panchromatic emulsion that revives the look of the original 1960s Italian motion-picture stock. Its defining traits are ultra-fine grain, high sharpness and pronounced contrast, producing images with rich, silvery blacks, bright crisp highlights and a bold, cinematic tonality. The trade-off for that punch is a narrower latitude, so accurate exposure matters more than with forgiving 400-speed films. At ISO 80 it wants good light or a tripod, and it rewards careful metering and controlled development to tame its steep contrast curve. Photographers choose P30 for its dramatic, vintage Italian-cinema character in portraiture, street, architecture and fine-art work, where its deep blacks and micro-detail create striking, timeless monochrome frames.
Best for
Fine artPortraitsStreetHigh contrast scenes
Shooting & development tips
Meter carefully at EI 80 since its high contrast and narrower latitude punish overexposure; shooting for the highlights keeps its silvery blacks rich. Good light or a tripod helps at this slow speed.
FAQ
Why is Ferrania P30 so contrasty?
Its high-silver cinema-heritage emulsion has a steep tonal curve, producing deep blacks and bright highlights, so it rewards precise exposure over the latitude of softer films.