I think it’s safe to say that film photography is well and truly back. If you were to take a walk right now around the campuses of Liberal Arts colleges across America, chances are you would see 100s of film cameras. Unfortunately, the rising popularity of film photography has somehow coincided with film shortages across […]
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Fujifilm Fujicolor C200 Film Stock Review
When it comes to daylight film, you can probably think of a ton of the top of your head, but what about a daylight film that is also cost-effective and extremely versatile? Fujicolor C200 should be one of the top film stocks that comes to mind. Designed as an easy-to-use film stock for all photographers […]
Continue readingWhat Happens When You Cross Process Color Negative Film?
As a film enthusiast, I’m always looking to find new ways to create photos – whether it be through a new photographic process, a new developing technique, a unique scanning method, etc… Over the past month I decided that I would try out developing some Kodak Portra 400 film with Kodak’s d76 developing solution. Going […]
Continue readingKodacolor 200 Film Stock Review
Many times with daylight film stocks, you will notice many of the same things – fine grain, ease of use, etc… Luckily for us, Kodacolor 200, also known as Kodak ColorPlus 200 is the exception. This daylight film is the perfect blend between price and quality, and has many interesting features that will have you […]
Continue readingFuji Neopan 100 Acros to be Discontinued in October 2018, Reports Say
For film photographers all over the world, this could be daunting news, but it may be time to say good-bye to another legendary film stock – Fuji’s Neopan 100 Acros. Fuji Neopan 100 Acros is an orthopanchromatic black and white film stock that features excellent processing characteristics, improved reciprocity characteristics, and outstanding sharpness. These features, […]
Continue readingIlford XP2 Super Film Stock Review
Shooting black and white film is completely different from shooting color film, in my eyes at least, I know many photographers that shoot either film whenever, and to extent I will shoot either film whenever too. However, after shooting black and white film for a little while now, I realized that if you shoot black […]
Continue readingKodak Brings Back T-MAX P3200 Black & White Film
According to a Facebook post by Kodak Professional, the Facebook page of Kodak Alaris, Kodak is bringing back the T-Max P3200 Black & White negative film. “Film is our heritage and we remain committed to meeting the evolving needs of today’s film shooters,” said Dennis Olbrich, President – Kodak Alaris Imaging Paper, Photo Chemicals and […]
Continue readingKodak Gold 200 Film Stock Review
When you think about film, Kodak always comes to mind, but one film in particular that has reigned for quite some time is the 200 ISO Gold series film in the Kodacolor family – Kodak Gold 200. This incredible film stock provides perfect, natural colors and also has a subtle grain that gives your photos […]
Continue readingIlford HP5 Plus Film Stock Review
While shooting any black and white film, Ilford HP5 Plus included, you have to think from a alternative perspective, something different than if you were shooting in color. You’re forced to know where your lighting is coming from and it how it will affect your image at all times. Granted you must do the same […]
Continue readingFilm Stock Review: Fuji Superia 800 vs. Kodak Portra 800
Comparing films can be hard and time consuming because of developing and scanning, but you still need to see the differences and similarities. Seeing these difference and similarities is critical when you begin shooting film as it will help you to narrow down on your favorites, specific benefits of each film, and key negative aspects […]
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