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35mm Film Recommendations
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Mari’s Photography
Just getting started with film photography? Not sure where to start with buying film? This list covers the basics of 35mm film!
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Color
Black & White
Color
My top color film recommendations for 35mm
Good beginner option, a bit cheaper of a film but still great quality and colors!
Kodak GOLD 200 Color Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures, 3-Pack)
Great choice for color positive (slide) film. Note: processing E-6. Great for daytime!
Kodak Professional Ektachrome E100 Color Transparency Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
Very smooth grain, perfect for daylight. If I had to pick just one film to shoot, it would be Ektar 100!
Kodak Professional Ektar 100 Color Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
Really fun for night shooting.
CineStill 800Tungsten Color Film 36exp
Stunning color positive film! Note: E-6 processing.
FUJIFILM 135 VELVIA100 NP 36EX 1 Roll
Great versatile color film!
Kodak Portra 400 35mm Color Film - 36 Exp
Black & White
My top black and white recommendations for 35mm
Great starting film. Very versatile.
Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
Great for night shoots. Be aware of the grain that comes with this high ISO.
Kodak Professional T-Max P3200 Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
Beautiful infrared film! Note that you need a R72 filter for this film .
Rollei Infrared 400 Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
A beautiful, smooth film for daylight.
Ilford FP4 Plus Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
