Kodak Panatomic-X ASA32 - Expired 12/1980

Shoot an authentic legendary relic from Kodak's classic black-and-white archives. This is a full-length 36 exposure roll of original Kodak Panatomic-X 35mm film, expired in December 1980.

Discontinued in the late 1980s, Panatomic-X remains a cult favourite among monochrome connoisseurs, fine-art shooters, and darkroom purists. Celebrated for its razor-sharp acutance, virtually invisible grain, and expansive tonal range, this ultra-slow panchromatic stock has aged for over 45 years. Because slow black-and-white emulsions resist age-fog remarkably well, this roll offers a rare chance to capture silky, silver-rich vintage negatives with outstanding clarity.

The Highlights

• Legendary Ultra-Fine Grain: Panatomic-X was Kodak's flagship low-speed monochrome film, famed for producing razor-sharp edge contrast and buttery-smooth mid-tones. It allows for massive magnification and scanning with virtually no noticeable grain structure.

• Exceptional Age Stability: Low-speed black-and-white emulsions (originally rated at ASA/ISO 32) degrade at a tiny fraction of the rate of high-speed colour stocks. This batch offers clean, luminous whites, deep velvety blacks, and minimal fogging when given proper exposure.

• Full-Length 36 Exposures: A complete 36-frame count gives you plenty of frames to work through tripod setups, wide-open aperture experiments, or a dedicated fine-art portrait project.

• Unlocks Ultra-Wide Apertures in Daylight: Shooting at a slow vintage ISO allows you to open your lens wide (f/1.2, f/1.4, or f/1.8) in bright sunlight without overexposing—yielding razor-thin depth of field and beautiful background bokeh.

Quick Specs

• Format: 35mm / 36 Exposures

• Type: Traditional Panchromatic Black & White Negative

• Original Box Speed: ASA/ISO 32

• Current Target Shooting Speed: ISO 12 to ISO 25

• Expiration Date: December 1980 (12/1980)

• Processing: Standard Black & White Chemistry (D-76, Rodinal, Xtol, or HC-110)

• DX-Coding: None (Pre-DX Era; Requires Manual ISO Setting)

• Best For: Fine-art landscapes, bright daylight portraiture, architectural studies, long exposures, and historical film collections.