Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- ORWO
- Film
- NC 19
- Speed
- 64
- Process
- ORWO 5166 / 5168
- Formats
- 135, SL, 127, 120, sheet film
- Base
- T/P
- Made in
- GDR
- Status
- Discontinued — replaced by ORWOCOLOR NC 21
Character & history#
Improved version of NC 19 Mask. "Mask" was dropped from the name c1979. Roll and sheet films had PET base. 35mm formats discontinued in 1987, other formats continued production until 1990. Last 120 films expired 1993.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 64#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/60 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | 1/2500 s | 1/640 s | 1/160 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | 1/1250 s | 1/320 s | 1/80 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | 1/2500 s | 1/640 s | 1/160 s | 1/40 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | 1/1250 s | 1/320 s | 1/80 s | 1/20 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/640 s | 1/160 s | 1/40 s | 1/10 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/160 s | 1/40 s | 1/10 s | 0.4 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/40 s | 1/10 s | 0.4 s | 1.6 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/5 s | 0.8 s | 3.2 s | 13 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 0.8 s | 3.2 s | 13 s | 1 min |
Push & pull options#
Tell your lab how many stops you pushed or pulled so development is adjusted for the whole roll.
| Adjustment | Rate the film at | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pull 1 stop | EI 32 | Lower contrast, finer grain |
| Push 1 stop | EI 128 | More contrast and grain |
| Push 2 stops | EI 256 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
| Push 3 stops | EI 512 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
Long exposures#
Most films suffer reciprocity failure beyond about 1 second: they need more exposure than the meter says. As a rule of thumb add ⅓–1 stop for 1–10 s and 1–2 stops beyond 10 s for older emulsions; modern T-grain films (and Fuji Acros) need much less. Check the manufacturer's datasheet.
Similar films#
Other color negative film around ISO 64.
- CineStill 50D ISO 50
- Lomography Redscale XR ISO 50
- Silberra Color 50 ISO 50
- 3M Ferrania NM64 ISO 64 · disc.
- Efke Color NM19 ISO 64 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujicolor N64 ISO 64 · disc.
- Ilford Super Colorprint ISO 64 · disc.
- Kodak Kodacolor-X ISO 64 · disc.
- ORWO NC 19 Mask ISO 64 · disc.
- Agfa Agfacolor 80L Professional ISO 80 · disc.
- Agfa Agfacolor 80S Professional ISO 80 · disc.
- Agfa Agfacolor CNS ISO 80 · disc.
- Agfa Agfacolor CNS 2 ISO 80 · disc.
- Agfa Agfacolor N80L Professional ISO 80 · disc.
- Efke Color NM20 ISO 80 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujicolor 80 Professional Type L ISO 80 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujicolor F-II Professional Type L ISO 80 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujicolor Negative Film Type S ISO 80 · disc.
More ORWO films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is ORWO NC 19?
64 — set your meter to ISO 64 for box speed.
Is ORWO NC 19 still made?
No, it has been discontinued (1972–1990).
How do I develop ORWO NC 19?
ORWO 5166 / 5168 process.
Is ORWO NC 19 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135, SL, 127, 120, sheet film.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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