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WOLFEN NC500 is a character-driven color negative film with a distinctly nostalgic palette—muted saturation, cool-leaning tones, and strong separation in greens and reds. At its nominal speed it’s comfortable in daylight, open shade, and interiors with window light; a touch of overexposure adds density and softens contrast for creamy highlights. Grain is noticeable but tight, delivering a textured, vintage look that suits street, fashion, travel, and creative editorial work. Expect unique color rendering that often benefits from custom white balance when scanning; it’s easy to steer toward either a cool cinematic feel or warmer, retro hues. Latitude is workable: rating slightly lower can deepen shadows and improve tonality, while pushing adds punch and grit when the light drops. If you’re after a film that doesn’t look like everything else—one that brings mood straight out of the tank—NC500 delivers a fresh yet classic aesthetic with standard C-41convenience.
Key features
Characterful color negative with a nostalgic, cool-leaning palette
Noticeable, pleasing grain and crisp micro-contrast
Responds well to slight overexposure for softer highlights
Flexible in scanning; easy to grade cool or warm
Standard C-41 processing at most labs
Tech specs
Film type: Color negative
Speed: ISO 400 (commonly rated ISO 200–400 depending on taste)
Process: C-41
Contrast / grain: Medium contrast, visible grain with vintage texture
Push/pull: −1 to +1 stop typical; pushes to 800 possible with increased contrast and shifts (lab dependent)
Notes: For consistent results, consider bracketing in mixed or low light
WOLFEN NC500 is a character-driven color negative film with a distinctly nostalgic palette—muted saturation, cool-leaning tones, and strong separation in greens and reds. At its nominal speed it’s comfortable in daylight, open shade, and interiors with window light; a touch of overexposure adds density and softens contrast for creamy highlights. Grain is noticeable but tight, delivering a textured, vintage look that suits street, fashion, travel, and creative editorial work. Expect unique color rendering that often benefits from custom white balance when scanning; it’s easy to steer toward either a cool cinematic feel or warmer, retro hues. Latitude is workable: rating slightly lower can deepen shadows and improve tonality, while pushing adds punch and grit when the light drops. If you’re after a film that doesn’t look like everything else—one that brings mood straight out of the tank—NC500 delivers a fresh yet classic aesthetic with standard C-41convenience.
Key features
Characterful color negative with a nostalgic, cool-leaning palette
Noticeable, pleasing grain and crisp micro-contrast
Responds well to slight overexposure for softer highlights
Flexible in scanning; easy to grade cool or warm
Standard C-41 processing at most labs
Tech specs
Film type: Color negative
Speed: ISO 400 (commonly rated ISO 200–400 depending on taste)
Process: C-41
Contrast / grain: Medium contrast, visible grain with vintage texture
Push/pull: −1 to +1 stop typical; pushes to 800 possible with increased contrast and shifts (lab dependent)
Notes: For consistent results, consider bracketing in mixed or low light