Film orthochromatique Ferrania Orto 50 ISO (pellicule 35 mm, 36 poses)

I’ve been shooting with this Ferrania Orto for a few weeks now, and the fine grain paired with that distinct mid-century contrast really brings out texture in stone and fabric. Its ISO 50 forced me to slow down and compose carefully, which made every frame feel deliberate. The 36 exposures on a sing

The contrast on this orthochromatic stock is gorgeous—the lack of red sensitivity really makes skin tones pop in a unique way. I’ve been using it for street portraits and the fine grain holds up beautifully even when I push it a stop.

The mid-century Italian cinema vibe is real—the orthochromatic look gives skin tones a moody, ethereal quality I haven’t seen in any modern stock. Exposing at box speed, the grain is beautifully fine for a 50-speed film. Definitely a roll to savor for portraits.