Film and Chemistry
71 Articles on Emulsions, Chemicals, Labs, and Why We Love ’Em
Polaroid Green Duochrome Film Review
March 21, 2023
Black & Green Duochrome is the latest Polaroid film that features wild, contrasty results that are guaranteed to make the heads turn — if used correctly.— Dmitri.
Fujichrome Provia 400X Slide Film Review
Ultra-Fine Grain, Vivid and Accurate Colours at ISO 400 (Expired)
March 12, 2023
Fujifilm Fujichrome Provia 400X gives the most detail and superior colour accuracy in an unrivaled ISO 400 colour reversal film package.— Dmitri.
Analogue WonderLab Film Printing Service Review
March 2, 2023
Analogue Wonderland has just launched Professional Photo Prints. Geared specifically for film developed at the WonderLab, this service lets you see your images in print as soon as you get your negatives back.— Dmitri.
Kodak Aerochrome — a Colour IR Film Guide & Review
“The Most Expensive Film Money Can Buy!” 💸
February 25, 2023
Kodak Aerochrome is the only film of its kind — a false-colour infrared. This emulsion has been out of production for over a decade, and yet it’s still high in demand: as of this writing, a 24exp. 35mm film canister may cost you north of $250 or over $10 per frame.— Dmitri.
Kodak T-MAX P3200 Black and White Film Review
Box Speed Is the Best Speed
February 13, 2023
Kodak T-MAX P3200 is an ultra-sensitive black-and-white negative film (when exposed at box speed) made for high-speed and night photography.— Dmitri.
Fujifilm Fujicolor “Industrial” 400 Film Review
(業) 記録用 力ラーフィルム
February 2, 2023
A high-speed, medium-grain discontinued (but still available) colour negative film with strong green-red saturation, good artificial light performance, and excellent shadow balance.— Dmitri.
SantaColor 100 a.k.a. Kodak Aerocolor IV Film Review
a.k.a. Luminar 100 a.k.a. Film Electra 100 a.k.a. Film Washi X
January 12, 2023
SantaColor 100 is Kodak Aerocolor IV 2460 — a FRESH fine-grained medium contrast colour negative film in 35mm, packaged in recycled cardboard boxes.— Dmitri.
Kodak Portra 400 Film Review
“World’s Finest Grain at 400 Speed”
December 15, 2022
Kodak Portra 400 is a premium colour negative film with excellent colour reproduction qualities and outstanding dynamic range.— Dmitri.
Fujifilm Superia X-Tra 400 Film Review
A Medium-Speed Colour Film, Available at Your Local Drugstore
December 8, 2022
Fujifilm Superia X-Tra 400 is a medium-speed C-41 emulsion, widely distributed across North American drugstores.— Dmitri.
New Classic EZ 400 Film Review
An Affordable, Flexible, Medium-Speed Monochrome Film With 40% Less Plastic
November 16, 2022
New Classic EZ 400 is a medium-speed black-and-white film with plenty of sharpness, medium contrast and somewhat chunky grain.— Dmitri.
Ilford FP4 Plus Film Review
Versatile, Fine-Grained, Affordable
November 14, 2022
Ilford FP4 Plus is a classic emulsion with fine grain, impressive dynamic range, and extra-smooth gradients at ISO 125.— Dmitri, with images by Betty.
Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia 50 Film Review
Incredible Detail With Vivid Reds and Blues
October 21, 2022
Fujifilm’s Fujichrome Velvia 50 is a premium high-definition slide emulsion from Japan. It features accurate colours and some of the finest and sharpest grain on positive film.— Dmitri.
Ilford Delta 400 Film Review
Fine Grain, Complex Contrast
October 5, 2022
Ilford Delta 400 is a medium-speed, relatively fine-grained medium-contrast black and white film.— Dmitri.
Cyanotype Landscapes
Large Format, Digital Negative, Botanicals
October 4, 2022
I recently returned from the big lap around Australia with my family. It was a chance to unwind after an intense couple of years and reconnect with the landscape. I make photographs on film using a large format 4x5 view camera. This is mainly a solitary pursuit.— Mat Hughes.
Fujicolor Natura 1600 Film Review
Discontinued, Pricey, Yet High in Demand — Why?
September 21, 2022
Natura is the highest box-ISO colour film ever sold. It produces natural colours and contrast via remarkably-fine grain.— Dmitri.
CineStill 400D Film Review
September 5, 2022
400D is a medium-speed, high-resolution film, that renders natural colour with a slight mint-green cast and the signature red halos.— Dmitri.
Kodak Pro Image 100 Film Review
Kodak’s “Tropical” Colour Emulsion 🌴
August 20, 2022
A relative newcomer to the North American market, Pro Image is Kodak’s low-cost alternative to Portra, Ektar, and Ektachrome with a few twists of its own.— Dmitri.
Ilford HP5+ Film Review
A Standard of Versatility and Image Quality for Black and White Film
August 2, 2022
Ilford HP5+ is one of the best-known films ever made. Tested: its versatility, ease of use, and image quality, wrapped in the context of the 90-year history.— Dmitri.
Kodak Portra 160 Film Review
Accurate Colours for Portraits and Landscapes; Pastels for Fun
July 18, 2022
A film that can create beautiful images in various styles and settings but won’t tolerate messy exposures.— Dmitri.
Rollei Paul & Reinhold 100th Anniversary Film Review
An ISO 640 Black and White Film With a Lovely Contrast Curve
July 13, 2022
A very pretty film canister with a contrasty emulsion inside. Great for moody, high-contrast shots.— Dmitri.
