Rollei Infrared 400 - 36exp

Step into a surreal, dreamlike landscape where foliage glows bright white and skies turn dramatically black. This is a fresh, factory-sealed 36-exposure roll of Rollei Infrared, a specialist black and white film with extended spectral sensitivity well into the near-infrared spectrum.

Rollei Infrared opens up an entirely different dimension of creative photography. When paired with an external optical filter (such as an R72 or deep red filter), it blocks visible light and records infrared reflections, turning green trees into snowy white winterscapes and rendering deep water pitch dark.

The Highlights

• Extended Infrared Sensitivity: Reaches sensitivity peaks up to 750nm, capturing surreal, unearthly light interactions across natural landscapes.

• Surreal Aesthetic Effects: Produces the classic "Wood Effect" (bright glowing foliage) and dramatic, ink-black skies when paired with infrared-blocking optical filters.

• High Resolving Power: Coated on a clear base to ensure sharp detail reproduction across complex foliage and cloud structures.

• Standard B&W Processing: Unlike older specialty IR films requiring exotic chemistry, Rollei Infrared develops in standard black and white chemistry.

Quick Specs

• Format: 35mm / 36 Exposures

• Type: Extended Red / Infrared Panchromatic B&W Negative

• Nominal Speed: ISO 400 (When shot without filters in daylight; varies widely from ISO 12 to ISO 50 depending on the deep filter used, e.g., R72)

• Processing: Standard Black & White Chemistry (ID-11, D-76, Rodinal, etc.)

• DX Coded: Yes (Factory DX-coded at ISO 400 — remember to override manually when using dark IR filters)

• Best For: Dreamlike fine-art landscapes, surreal architectural studies, and experimental creative photography.