Aqua 400

A 400 speed film called Aqua. The name hints at cool tones, and the research confirms the cool cast. RETO's serene, faded half of a pair.

How it behaves

RETO's cool-toned half of the Aqua and Glow pair. It gives gentle blue tones and a serene, faded look. Shoot at 400 and see what comes back, and keep notes. It comes as a 27-exposure 35mm roll in a DX-coded canister and develops in standard C-41 at most labs. The base emulsion is undisclosed.

Questions people ask

Does Aqua 400 really have cool tones?

Yes, per the research. RETO describes gentle blue tones and a serene, faded look, and positions it as the cooler counterpart to Glow 400's warm tones.

Is Aqua 400 good for travel?

That is a documented use, along with everyday shooting. It suits scenes where a cooler vintage cast works.