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Adox CHS 100 II
A single-layer classic emulsion with vintage silver richness.
| ISO / Speed | 100 |
| Type | Black & White |
| Process | BW |
| Formats | 35mm · 120 |
| Grain | Fine |
| Exposure latitude | Wide |
| Color cast | Neutral，low saturation, moderate contrast |
| Brand | Adox |
Generated color character — not a sample photograph
Adox CHS 100 II is a traditional single-emulsion-layer black-and-white film designed to recreate the look of classic mid-century stocks. It offers a long tonal scale, rich blacks and a distinctive vintage rendering that responds beautifully to careful exposure and development.
Character & look
Adox CHS 100 II is unusual in using a single thick emulsion layer rather than modern multi-layer coatings, giving it a genuinely old-fashioned tonality with a gently rising contrast curve and deep, luminous blacks. Grain is fine but visible enough to lend a classic silver-gelatin character, and sharpness is high. Its long straight-line response and wide latitude reward zone-system control, holding highlight detail while building rich shadows. The film has an extended red sensitivity that renders skies and skin in a slightly classic way. It suits photographers chasing a vintage, painterly monochrome look for landscapes, portraits and architecture, and it pairs especially well with Adox's own developers to bring out its smooth gradation and characterful tonal roll-off.
Best for
Fine artLandscapesPortraitsArchitecture
Shooting & development tips
Expose at box speed or slightly overexpose to build its rich shadows, and develop in a compensating or fine-grain developer for the smoothest gradation. It rewards a tripod and deliberate zone-system metering.
FAQ
What makes CHS 100 II look vintage?
Its single thick emulsion layer and classic tonal curve mimic older films, producing a long grey scale and rich blacks that differ from modern multi-coated stocks.