The film is panchromatic and polyester-based coated and is based on ORWO film material. More specifically, it is based on ORWO DN21. Since the ISO 13 rating specified by Lomography does not correspond to the ISO film speed standard and the 35mm canisters are not DX-encoded, the film should ideally be shot in a film camera with an adjustable ISO setting of 12 or used in a camera that is preset to ISO 25/50 with the option of exposure correction of +1 or +2 in the absence of DX encoding.

The Babylon Cinema B&W ISO 13 film captures life's most emotional moments in detailed, delicate images. With a high dynamic range, Babylon Kino B&W film comes into its own when shooting intimate portraits and soft narrative scenes, creating beautiful lighting effects even in unvarnished close-ups - Babylon Kino B&W film adds a subtle nuance of nostalgia to images.

The Babylon Kino B&W ISO 13 film offers a more even look and smoother transitions between greyscales.

As both are low ISO films, they are best used with a manually controlled camera and a fast lens that allows the user to play around with different aperture settings. By setting the controls manually in the camera, you can achieve more accurate exposures. Using a combination of settings such as ISO, shutter speed and aperture will help you shoot better with Babylon Kino B&W ISO 13 film.

• Set your camera to ISO 13.
• If your camera is not set to ISO 13, we recommend using an external light meter to determine the correct exposure.
• Use the fastest lens you have and set it to the widest aperture.
• Some SLRs have a mirror lockup function to minimize camera shake. Use them!
• Use a tripod to make sure your shots are stable. If available, use a remote shutter release.
• Shoot in sunny conditions and take advantage of the abundance of light.