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Lomography Berlin Kino 400
A cine-derived 400 with moody, low-contrast German character.
| ISO / Speed | 400 |
| Type | Black & White |
| Process | BW |
| Formats | 35mm · 120 |
| Grain | Moderate |
| Exposure latitude | Wide |
| Color cast | Neutral，low saturation, moderate contrast |
| Brand | Lomography |
Generated color character — not a sample photograph
Lomography Berlin Kino 400 is an ISO 400 black-and-white film derived from a classic German motion-picture emulsion. It delivers a soft, atmospheric look with a long tonal range, moderate grain and a distinctly cinematic, slightly muted rendering inspired by the streets of Berlin.
Character & look
Lomography Berlin Kino 400 is repackaged from a movie-film emulsion, giving it a filmic, low-to-moderate contrast character with a long, gentle grey scale that leans toward moody, atmospheric imagery. Grain is moderate and organic, contributing to its cinematic feel rather than clinical sharpness, and it holds detail smoothly across highlights and shadows thanks to a wide latitude. At ISO 400 it is flexible enough for overcast days, interiors and street work, and it pushes reasonably for low light. The muted, slightly soft tonality lends itself to documentary, street and portrait photography where a nostalgic, film-noir mood is desired. Developed in standard black-and-white chemistry, it appeals to shooters wanting an evocative, story-telling monochrome stock with genuine cinema roots.
Best for
StreetDocumentaryPortraitsLow light
Shooting & development tips
Rate it at box speed for its signature soft, moody tones, or push to EI 800 for dim scenes. It develops in standard black-and-white chemistry, so any home or lab process works.
FAQ
What gives Berlin Kino 400 its cinematic look?
It is derived from a German motion-picture emulsion, so it carries a low-to-moderate contrast, long tonal range and moody grey scale reminiscent of black-and-white film stock.