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My Favorite 35mm Films
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items Black and white film has a way of making ordinary scenes feel timeless. From smooth, fine-grain classics to gritty, contrast-heavy stocks, these are 35mm films worth loading when you want grain, mood, texture, and a little unpredictability.
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A selection of the best 35mm color films for film photographers, from vibrant and punchy stocks to softer, more natural tones. Whether you're shooting street photography, portraits, travel, or everyday moments, these are color films worth loading int...
One of the most versatile 35mm color films out there. Kodak Portra 400 delivers beautiful, natural skin tones, fine grain, and soft contrast with plenty of exposure latitude. A fantastic choice for portraits, travel, street photography, and everyday ...
Kodak Professional Portra 400 Color Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures, 5-Pack)
A fun and versatile ISO 800 color film with bold, vibrant colors and a noticeable grain that gives photos a distinctive analogue look. Its high sensitivity makes it especially good for street photography, cloudy days, indoor shots, and shooting at ni...
Lomography Color Negative 35 mm ISO 800 – Pack of 3
A reliable and affordable ISO 400 color film that's perfect for everyday photography. Kodak UltraMax 400 delivers vibrant yet natural colors, pleasing skin tones, fine grain, and plenty of exposure latitude. Its versatility makes it a great choice fo...
Kodak Eastman UltraMax 400 Color Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures, 3-Pack)
One of the most iconic films for nighttime photography. CineStill 800T is a high-speed, tungsten-balanced color film known for its cinematic look, vibrant colors, and distinctive glowing halation around bright lights. Perfect for neon signs, city str...
CineStill Film 800Tungsten C-41 Color Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
Black & White
A selection of the best 35mm black and white films, from classic fine-grain stocks to gritty, high-contrast favorites. Great options for street photography, portraits, architecture, and everyday shooting, whether you're new to film or already develop...
A true classic for black and white film photography. Ilford HP5 Plus is a versatile ISO 400 film with fine grain, medium contrast, and excellent exposure latitude. It performs beautifully in a wide range of lighting conditions and is especially great...
HP5 PLUS 35mm
A legendary black and white film with a timeless, documentary-style look. Kodak Tri-X 400 delivers beautiful grain, excellent sharpness, rich tones, and plenty of exposure latitude. It's an outstanding choice for street photography, photojournalism, ...
Kodak Professional Tri-X 400 Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
An affordable and versatile black and white film that's perfect for everyday shooting. Kentmere Pan 400 offers fine grain, good sharpness, and a broad tonal range with plenty of exposure latitude. Its ISO 400 speed makes it a great choice for street ...
Kentmere Pan 400 Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
A fantastic choice when you want the versatility of an ISO 400 film without sacrificing fine detail. Kodak T-Max 400 delivers exceptionally fine grain, excellent sharpness, and a broad tonal range. It's perfect for portraits, street photography, arch...
Kodak Professional T-Max 400 Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
A beautiful ISO 100 black and white film inspired by classic European cinema. Lomography Potsdam Kino 100 produces fine grain, excellent sharpness, and a rich tonal range with deep blacks and detailed highlights. It's a fantastic choice for portraits...
Potsdam Kino B&W 35 mm ISO 100
An extremely slow black and white film with a bold and dramatic personality. Lomography Fantôme Kino 8 produces striking contrast, deep blacks, bright highlights, and exceptionally fine detail. It's perfect for experimental photography, architecture,...
Fantôme Kino B&W 35 mm ISO 8