Kodak Verichrome Pan Film (Vintage Roll)
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Kodak Verichrome Pan was one of the most popular and versatile black-and-white films of the 20th century. Known for its wide exposure latitude and forgiving nature, it was the "go-to" film for amateur photographers using box cameras and simple point-and-shoots like the Kodak Brownie Reflex Synchro or the Argoflex Seventy-Five we previously cataloged. This specific roll is in the 127 format, which is identical in film width to 120 but uses a much thinner metal spool. The $0.60 price tag on the box side provides a nostalgic look at the cost of hobby photography in the mid-century era. Verichrome Pan was an orthopanchromatic film, meaning it was sensitive to all colors of the visible spectrum, producing natural-looking grey tones. Because it was discontinued in 2002, finding a roll still in its original foil and yellow box is an interesting artifact of photographic history. While technically "expired" by decades, some experimental photographers still attempt to develop found rolls of this film, as its thick emulsion and slow speed make it remarkably stable over long periods if kept in cool, dry conditions.Category
Expired Film/Canister, 127 Film
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