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Film Washi S
High-contrast film coated on cine sound-recording stock.
| ISO / Speed | 50 |
| Type | Black & White |
| Process | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm · 120 |
| Grain | Fine |
| Exposure latitude | Narrow |
| Color cast | Neutral，low saturation, high contrast |
| Brand | Film Washi |
Generated color character — not a sample photograph
Film Washi S is a distinctive ISO 50 black-and-white film made on a polyester motion-picture sound-recording base. With no anti-halation backing, bright highlights bloom into a dreamy glow, giving images a high-contrast, luminous, unmistakably vintage cinema feel.
Character & look
Because it lacks an anti-halation layer, strong light sources halate and glow, much like the halation look prized in some cine stocks. The film is high-contrast with fine grain and a clear polyester base. It is a small-batch artisanal product from France, so evenness varies, and the thin base demands careful loading and handling.
Best for
Backlit and high-contrast scenesPortraits with glowExperimentalCinematic monochrome
Shooting & development tips
Shoot toward light sources to make the halation glow work for you. Rate near ISO 50, meter for the shadows since contrast is high, and load carefully — the thin polyester base is easy to mishandle.
FAQ
Why does Film Washi S glow around highlights?
It is coated on a clear sound-recording base with no anti-halation layer, so light passing through reflects back and haloes around bright areas — the signature glow of the stock.
Is Film Washi S hard to develop?
It develops in standard black-and-white chemistry, but its high contrast and thin base reward careful, consistent processing and gentle handling.