🎞My Favourite Film Stocks!🎞
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My favourite film stocks
In no particular order here is a list of my favourite film stocks with a short description as to why I like them!
Bergger Pancro 400
The perfect medium between HP5 and Tri‑X. Not too flat yet not too contrasty this film has a really classic look to it and I love it! I recently shot it in my Contax RTS and featured some images in my previous article. Fun fact I was in Paris at the same time this film was announced, in fact I was staying in a hotel around the corner from the location of the launch party.
Ilford Delta 3200
Grain is good! Grainy and gritty in 35mm this film offers decent sharpness and the ability to shoot in low light. If you haven’t tried this stock yet what are you waiting for?
Ilford HP5 Plus
My most shot roll. It’s a super versatile film, captures any scene beautifully, and it is super pushable. I’ve shot this film from 400 to 6400 and always had amazing results!
Kodak Tri‑X 400
I wish this film was cheaper over this side of the pond. Tri‑X was the choice of many photojournalists and I see why! Higher contrast than HP5 but it is THE classic black and white film!
Rollei Infrared
Whilst there are a few films that are IR sensitive, as far as I am concerned this is the film for infrared photography. Rollei’s infrared has a clear base similar to their Retro 400S stock. Both stocks are Agfa Arial reconnaissance film, Aviphot.
Fomapan 400 ‑ 4x5 Film
Starting off in large format? Get yourself a box of this film! £38 for 50 sheets it’s a bargain! It isn’t the sharpest but it does have an interesting look, it isn’t just Cinestill that has halation, this bohemian filmstock also has that slightly glowy highlights.
Kodak Portra
160,400,800 everyone knows this film I don’t think I need to explain myself. Go get them tones!
Kodak Ektar
Ektar is probably my favorite colour film stock. It’s not everybody’s cup of tea but that’s understandable.it has more red saturation and higher contrast than Portra and has a harder less dreamy look. Ideal for landscapes or over cast low contrast days.
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