All of Film and Darkroom, Page 4

128 Stories, Experiments, Workflows, Reviews

Kodak Aerocolor IV Film Review
a.k.a., SantaColor 100, Luminar 100, Film Electra 100, and Film Washi X
January 12, 2023
A fine-grained medium contrast colour-negative film with a clear base, available in 35mm only.
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Developing Kodak T-Max P3200 in Caffenol
With Baking Soda, Vitamin C Tablets, and a Salt Mixture as a Fixer
January 2, 2023
This recipe will develop and fix the high-ISO monochrome film at box speed, using only grocery store items. Some lab tools are required.
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What’s the Best Film for Snow Photography?
December 21, 2022
Some films will work wonderfully in this weather, while others will struggle. These are my top recommendations for best results in four types of light and weather.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CineStill 400D Dynamic Film Review
A Versatile, Fine-Grained Colour-Negative Film, Available in All Formats
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.
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Kodak Pro Image 100 Film Review
A Versatile, Affordable Colour Film for Accurate Skin Tones and Creative Applications
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.
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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.
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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.
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Polaroid SX-70 Colour Film Review
The Only ISO 160 Colour Instant Film in Production
July 9, 2022
This is the only colour film for unmodified Polaroid SX-70 cameras. It’s tricky, but I love it.
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Agfa Vista 200 Film Review
The (Expired) Classic Colour Film of the 2010s
June 10, 2022
Agfa Vista films were my favourite choice for colour 35mm emulsions in the late 2010s — until they were unceremoniously discontinued in 2018.
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Adox Color Mission Film Review
Grainy Colour Magic
May 26, 2022
Adox Color Mission is a brand-new C-41 emulsion distributed by a prominent German film manufacturer. Characterized by chunky grain along with vivid yet well-balanced colour renditions.
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Fujifilm Neopan Acros Film Review
Almost Cancelled
May 18, 2022
Acros is a lovely medium-speed black-and-white emulsion. It features silky-smooth gradients with high-contrast shadows and expansive over-exposure latitude.
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Kodak Gold 200 Film Review
Now Available in Medium Format!
May 2, 2022
Throughout its 36-year history, this film was marketed as a cheaper alternative to Kodak’s professional portfolio films. This review explains why.
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