All of Film and Darkroom, Page 3

133 Stories, Experiments, Workflows, Reviews

Amber T800 Film Review
Is It as Good CineStill 800T?
December 22, 2023
In this review, I’m comparing Amber T800 to CineStill 800T (in terms of image quality, price, and shooting experience), discussing reasons for its existence, and giving you my thoughts on whether it’s a suitable CineStill alternative.
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Harman Phoenix 200 vs. Ilford Ilfocolor 400
Comparing Two New “Ilford” Colour Films
December 18, 2023
Did you know that there are TWO “Ilford” brands, and both of them have recently begun selling colour film? This article explains everything and compares the emulsions in depth.
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Kodak Gold vs. ColorPlus
Side-by-Side Comparison
November 23, 2023
Our extensive tests revealed no significant difference between the two emulsions. But there’s a slight nuance you may like to know about.
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How to Choose Black-and-White Film for Photography
Looks Can Be Deceiving
November 17, 2023
10 principles for selecting black-and-white film. Some of which may contribute to your final results in unexpected ways.
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How Motion Picture Film Is Duplicated and Distributed
A Pure Analogue Movie-Making Process vs. Digital Intermediate Workflows
October 24, 2023
The traditional film finishing and distribution process, how it compares to modern hybrid workflows, and what that means for film lovers & photographers.
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CineStill 800T Film Review
Kodak Movie Picture Film for Still Photographers
October 15, 2023
A high-speed, ultra-fine-grained tungsten-balanced colour film. This in-depth review includes loads of samples, detailed specifications (including pushing and pulling), advanced shooting tips, and the disambiguation of the recent controversy.
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Kodak Ektachrome 200 (Daylight) Expired Film Review
Results With E-6 and X-Pro Devleopment
October 14, 2023
If you’re looking for an excellent expired slide film in ISO 200 that also looks good cross-processed, this is the one to get.
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Lomochrome Color ’92 Film Review
Inc. Exclusive Interview With Lomography + Home Development/Scanning Tips
October 13, 2023
An in-depth review of the new colour-negative film from Lomography, including exposure, scene selection, and post-processing tips.
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A Brief History of Polaroid
Innovation, Success, Luck, Persistence, a Ponzi Scheme, and Family Fortunes
September 17, 2023
Today’s Polaroid was rebuilt and re-invented by the artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs who could not stand seeing it fade. This is the story of its incredible survival.
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Polaroid Color 600 Film Review & Shooting Guide
Inc. I-Type Colour Films, Go, and 8x10 Packs
September 12, 2023
This is the most versatile instant film. But you need to know how to expose, store, and scan it properly for the best results, as it is not cheap.
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Lomography Lomochrome Purple XR Film Review
A Unique, False-Colour Experimental Film With an “Extended” Dynamic Range
September 3, 2023
See the samples and learn about ways to make Purple look better for your project — from exposure techniques to post-processing.
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Arista C-41 Liquid Color Negative Dev Kit Review
$1 per Roll!
July 11, 2023
In this review, I’ll cover the mixing process, how I ratioed the chemicals to effectively triple the yield, and how I safely disposed of the hazardous waste.
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Kodak ColorPlus 200 Film Review
The Cheapest Colour Film on the Market
June 13, 2023
Kodak ColorPlus is a relatively affordable 35mm film sold primarily in the US and Asian markets.
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Kodak UltraMax 400 Film Review
It ❤️ Loves the Sun and Doesn't Cost an Arm
June 11, 2023
Kodak UltraMax 400 is a medium-speed, fine-grained colour-negative film. It renders natural tones cheaper than Portra and much more accurately than most new emulsions. UltraMax may even be the most affordable ISO 400 colour film on the market.
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ORWO Wolfen NC 500 Film Review
A Film for the Summer ☀️
June 1, 2023
This is a new German-made colour-negative film. As many have pointed out, it delivers mixed results. I discuss how to get the best images with it at length in this post.
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Lomochrome Turquoise XR Film Review
With Exposure and Editing Tips
May 22, 2023
Lomochrome Turquoise XR film is a false-colour emulsion that’ll make your skies appear orange and your skin blue.
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Kodak Portra 800 Film Review
Treat Yourself
May 13, 2023
Kodak Portra 800 is the most colour-accurate, widest dynamic range high-speed colour-negative film on the market. It’s not the cheapest, but if you want low-light sensitivity, resilience in high-contrast scenes, and realistic yet unmistakably analogue images out of your camera, this film is your best option.
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Polaroid Reclaimed Blue 600 Film Guide
Review and Shooting Tips
April 24, 2023
Made from materials destined for a landfill, Reclaimed Blue is the most exciting film release to come out of Polaroid in my recent memory.
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Kosmo Foto Mono 100 Film Review
A Medium-Contrast Black-and-White Film in a Pretty Box
April 16, 2023
Kosmo Foto Mono 100 is a rebranded emulsion that rivals its OM’s reach and affordability. But the first thing everyone notices is always the box.
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Polaroid B&W SX-70 Instant Film Review
Better Than Colour
April 8, 2023
Made for Polaroid SX-70 cameras. This review includes tips and experiments for better exposures.
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