Harman updates Phoenix 200 (II) with finer grain, improved colour accuracy, and wider dynamic range.
Ilford/Harman’s first colour film since the 1960s, this emulsion is a significant departure from the portfolio of black-and-white films, papers, and development chemicals at the UK factory plant.
Here’s how the reformulated Harman Phoenix II 200 compares to the original emulsion (reviewed here analog.cafe/r/harman-phoen…), according to their datasheet:
“Compared to the original Phoenix film, Phoenix II has a more normal contrast, colour balance and finer grain. It also has a wider exposure latitude and is more flexible and less radical than original Phoenix, yet still offers a different look and feel to mainstream colour films and should still be considered a creative, experimental film.”
This new film still renders halos (which appear to be a deliberate choice). The negatives are still purple, although, according to the characteristic curves, they should be less dense (possibly easier to scan).
Samples and discussion about grain, colour accuracy, and dynamic range up next.
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New on Analog.Cafe: Develop Phoenix 200 as a positive (slides), no E-6 chemistry needed! Just add Rodinal: analog.cafe/r/harman-phoen…
Dmitri Jul 16, ‘25