KONO Monolit 64

A slow black and white film made by KONO with Astrum in the old Svema plant in Ukraine. It has fine grain and a classic look. It needs light.

How it behaves

At 64 this is a bright day or studio stock. The grain stays fine and the tones are distinctive. Bring a tripod if the light drops. The research describes a classic European emulsion with distinctive tonality, notes the base stock is not officially identified by KONO, and says it develops in standard B&W chemistry.

Questions people ask

Is KONO Monolit 64 good in low light?

At ISO 64 it needs light. The research calls it a bright day or studio stock and says to bring a tripod if the light drops.

Is Monolit 64 fine-grained?

Yes. The research describes very fine grain, rated at four stars, with sharpness also at four stars.

Is KONO Monolit 64 still available?

The research marks it discontinued. Major retailers list it as no longer available and it is widely out of stock elsewhere.