Rollei Retro 80S is a slow, ultra-fine-grain black-and-white film based on Agfa Aviphot aerial emulsion, offering exceptional sharpness, high contrast and extended red sensitivity for near-infrared effects. It excels at detailed, high-resolution work.
Character & look
Derived from an aerial-surveillance stock, Retro 80S resolves extraordinary detail with near-invisible grain and a crisp, high-contrast rendering that gives images a clean, incisive look. Its extended sensitivity into the red allows subtle pseudo-infrared effects with a red filter, darkening skies and lightening foliage. The tonal scale is snappy, so it rewards careful metering and controlled contrast in development. At ISO 80 it prefers good light or a tripod, and its clarity makes it a favorite for landscape, architecture and technical work where maximum resolution is wanted. Its thin, clear base also scans and prints cleanly.
Best for
LandscapeArchitectureFine detailInfrared effect
Shooting & development tips
Use a red filter for skies and mild infrared effects; develop in a compensating developer like Rodinal 1:100 to tame its high contrast. A tripod helps at ISO 80.
FAQ
Why is Retro 80S so contrasty?
It descends from a high-contrast aerial film. Using a compensating developer and careful exposure helps produce a more printable tonal range.