Kodak Motion Picture Film. My standard film for the 35mm format. This film is available from different manufacturers and with different film sensitivities and with a color temperature adjustment for daylight or artificial light (the artificial light films with correction filter 85B, corresponds to KR 15, can also be used in daylight without color shifts).
These films are e.g. B. through a large auction house, from various sellers in Great Britain or from silver salt.
The company Silbersalz, based in Germany, offers the films including the necessary special development in the ECN-2 process and 21.4 MB scan at a very attractive all-inclusive price (as of July 2021). Have a look there, it's worth it!
The film is also available from other suppliers as 120 roll film. Please note that the films cannot be developed in the standard C-41 process for color negative films. Some providers also only develop the films they have made themselves.
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The great time of film photography
Legend
35mm film, also referred to as 135 film
These light-tight cartridges were loaded into compatible cameras—most famously 35mm SLRs like the Canon FD-series: Canon F1, F1n, AE1, AE1 Program, AV1, Ftb, EF, T50, T60, T70, T80, T90, all using the FD lens mount.
Or into cameras from the Canon EOS lineup: EOS 650, EOS 620, EOS 600, EOS 1, EOS 1n, EOS 1v. Of course, many other manufacturers built 35mm SLRs, but when it comes to analog photography, the Canon FD system is my personal favorite.
Rangefinder cameras also used this type of film—most notably the legendary Leica M-System, with models like the Leica M2, M3, M4, M4-2, M4P, M5, M6, M6 TTL, M7, or the Leica M-A.
These systems produced slides or negatives in a 24mm x 36mm format, the classic 35mm frame size.
Some special edition cameras or custom-built backs for medium format systems could expose a wider frame, such as 24mm x 54mm.
120 Roll Film
Used in medium format cameras, this film yields negatives or slides in a variety of sizes depending on the camera and film back used: 4x4cm, 4.5x6cm, 6x6cm, 6x7cm, 6x8cm, 6x9cm, or even 6x12cm. The larger the format, the fewer exposures per roll.
220 Roll Film – The Extended Version
This is essentially the same as 120 film, but twice as long—meaning twice the number of exposures. It's a rare find today, as production has nearly ceased.
127 Roll Film – A Forgotten Favorite
Once wildly popular—especially between the 1930s and 1960s—the 4x4cm square format on 127 film has mostly faded into obscurity. Kodak introduced this 4.6 cm wide roll film format back in 1912.
Sheet Film (Planfilm)
Designed for large format photography, these are like photographic "sheets" that must be loaded into light-tight holders in complete darkness (except for some specialty types). Common sizes include 4x5", 8x10", and 10x24" (1 inch = 25.4 mm).
Film Speed & Sensitivity
Often, a film's sensitivity is part of its name. For example, Fujicolor 200 has a sensitivity of ISO / ASA 200. Older films often used the DIN scale—Agfa, for example, labeled films like Agfachrome CT18, where "Chrome" signaled a color slide film, and "18" represented 18 DIN or ISO / ASA 50.
A quick breakdown of the rating systems:
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DIN = Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization)
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ASA = American Standard Association
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ISO = International Standard Organization
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The higher the number, the more sensitive the film is to light.
Here you will find a small compilation of the film materials available today from the companies
Fuji and Kodak
Fujifilm offers e.g. The following color negative films for analog photography are currently available (as of November 2020):
Fujicolor C200
ISO 200 film for sunlight or flash. Highly flexible film with enhanced color reproduction, sharpness, and smooth, fine grain.
ISO 200
Overview
Designed for flexibility and ease of use, SUPERIA 200 works equally well outdoors in daylight or indoors with flash. Enhanced color reproduction, sharpness, and smooth, fine grain.
Features
Enhanced skin tones
The perfect choice for natural looking portraits or group shots.
Further refined sharpness
The kind of image quality and clarity you expect from ISO 100 films.
Wide exposure latitude
Excellent results under a wide range of daylight conditions.
Sensitivity and Film Sizes
ISO: 200
Film Sizes: 135: 24, 36 exp
Fujicolor Pro 400H
Update January 2021: Fuji stops producing this film. According to Fuji, there are difficulties in producing the carrier layer.
The Fujicolor PRO 400 H is a fine-grain daylight color negative film of the latest generation for professional use. In addition to natural skin tone reproduction and exact color reproduction, it offers an even gray balance.
High ISO speed of 400
Higher effective film speed and finer grain.
Wide exposure latitude
Faithful reproduction of neutral grays over a wide exposure range from underexposure to overexposure.
Superb skin tone reproduction
Superb skin-tone and hue reproduction with continuously smooth gradation from the highlights to the shadows without any washout.
Excellent three-dimensional appearance
Clearer colors in the highlights and appropriately controlled color saturation in the shadows to allow rendering of subjects with a feeling of three-dimensional realism.
Faithful color reproduction
Faithful color reproduction of scenes under a wide variety of lighting.
Addition of single-channel suitability
Negative density level unified with other PRO series films for maximum printing uniformity and efficiency.
Fujifilm offers e.g. Currently the following color slide (color reversal) films for analog photography:
Fujichrome VELVIA 50
The new Fujichrome Velvia 50 Professional is a slide film of the absolute top class. The film achieves the same RMS value as the Velvia 50.
The RVP50 is a daylight reversal film with an RMS value of 9 and an ISO sensitivity of 50/18 °. A film that is characterized by its ultra-fine grain, extreme image sharpness and natural, highly saturated color reproduction. It has a high-contrast rendition of all tone values with a fine differentiation from the highlights to the shadows at the same time.
The new Fujichrome Velvia 50 is the first choice in the fields of fashion, product, art, landscape and science photography.
Available as 35mm, roll and sheet film
Sensitivities daylight ISO 50/18 °
Special properties Ultra-fine-grained, excellent sharpness, very high color saturation
Areas of application: fashion, product, art, landscape and scientific photography
Long exposure corrections Exposure compensation not required at 1/4000 (sec.) - 1 (min.)
Processing procedure CR-56, E6
Assembly (small picture) 135-36
Packaging (roll film) 120 (5) per pack
Assembly (sheet film) 4x5 inch (20)
Vibrant Color Reproduction / Rich Color Tone Depiction
Vivid skin tone reproduction with the world's highest color saturation equal to that of the current Velvia. Superb color tone depiction for rich color reproduction.
Fine Grain Quality / High Definition / High Resolving Power
Superb grain quality, vibrancy and resolving power, as with the current Velvia.
Neutral Grays and Excellent Deep Shadows
Fine neutral gray reproduction from the highlights to the shadows.
Superb push / pull processing
Minimum color balance variation over a range from -1/2 to +1 stop to enable wider photo opportunities.
Also allows fine adjustments of exposure and density to be easily done during processing.
Fujichrome VELVIA 100
The Velvia 100 (RVP 100) Professional uses new technologies that enable a finer grain and a doubling of sensitivity. The color saturation and color rendering of the Velvia 50 are retained.
The Velvia 100 uses new technologies that allow a finer grain and a doubling of the sensitivity. The color saturation and color rendering of the Velvia 50, which have made it a reference film for landscape and nature photographers, are retained. The Fujichrome Velvia 50 has been in production since 1990 and has been popular with professionals and ambitious amateurs alike. Since then, photographers have wanted a more sensitive Velvia film. Advances in emulsion technology have now made it possible to produce a slide film with the color characteristics of the Velvia 50, which has twice the sensitivity with finer grains. The new generation of the Velvia 100 should therefore not only appeal to photographers who expect the special color saturation typical of Velvia, but at the same time offer them a product in which the current state of the art has been implemented.
Data
Sensitivities daylight ISO 100/21 °
Special properties Ultra-fine-grained, excellent sharpness, very high color saturation
Areas of application: fashion, product, art, landscape and scientific photography
Long exposure corrections Exposure compensation not required at 1/4000 (sec.) - 1 (min.)
RMS granularity value 8
Processing procedure CR-56, E6
Assembly (small picture) 135-36
Packaging (roll film) 120 (5) per pack
Assembly (sheet film) 4x5 inch (20)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ISO 100 speed
Easy-to-use ISO 100 rating with the world's highest level of color saturation.
Ultra-high-saturation color reproduction
Attainment of the world's highest color saturation level equal to that of Velvia (ISO 50) through the incorporation of new cyan, magenta and yellow couplers.
Super fine grain
RMS granularity of 8, one of the finest levels.
Color Image Storage Permanence
Color image storage permanence (anti-fading characteristics) equal to that of RVP 100F as a result of new couplers.
Superb push / pull processing suitability
Minimum variation in color and gradation during push / pull processing over a range from -1/2 to +1 stop, providing an expanded range of phototaking opportunities, as well as facilitating fine adjustments in exposure and density during processing and allowing an increase in speed of up to +2 stops (equal to EI400), depending on the scene.
Grade:
RMS stands for “Root Mean Square”, a widely used standard method for measuring the degree of grain in photographic film. The lower the RMS number, the smaller the apparent grain.
Fujichrome PROVIA 100F
The Provia 100 F Professional (RDP III) is a medium-sensitive daylight reversal film ISO 100/21 ° with exceptionally fine grain, lively color reproduction, extensive tonal value reproduction and extremely neutral gray balance.
The Provia 100 F Professional (RDP III) is a very high quality color reversal film for daylight with a sensitivity of ISO 100/21 °. With very fine grain (RMS granularity value of 8) and extremely high sharpness, it captures details with excellent clarity, while it is equipped with rich gradation, lively and lifelike color rendering and optimal gradation balance. These properties make the Provia 100 F the ideal film for high-end processing through to the finished printed image.
Data
Sensitivities daylight ISO 100/21 °
Special properties Very fine grain, very good gray balance. The film for high-end processing through to the finished printed image
Areas of application For professional applications, from product and outdoor photography to fashion and portrait photography. The ideal film for high-end processing through to the printed image
Assembly (small picture) 135-36
RMS granularity value 8
Processing procedure CR-56, C6R, E6
Assembly (small picture) 135-36
Packaging (roll film) 120 (5) per pack
Assembly (sheet film) 4x5 inch (20), 8x10 inch (20)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Super fine grain
Finely detailed image formation for large-size enlargements and other work requiring high-magnification as a result of the finest grain among ISO 100 color reversal films.
Vivid and Faithful Color Reproduction
Extremely satisfying color depiction, providing the most brilliant primaries without sacrificing the delicate pastels, for wide-ranging application.
Rich Tone Reproduction
Smooth gradation reproduction with superb depth, thanks to bias-free, brilliant highlights and excellent highlight-to-shadow gradation linearity.
Improved Reciprocity Characteristics
Increased resistance to loss in film speed and color balance during long exposures, as well as consistently accurate multiple-exposure performance.
Excellent push / pull processing
Outstanding tolerance to exposure and density compensation during processing, within -1/2 stop to +2 stops, resulting in minimal variations in color balance and gradation.
E-6 / CR-56 * / C6R ** Processing
As with other FUJICHROME film, worldwide processing available using E-6 / CR-56 / C6R chemicals.
Notes:
* CR-56 is Fujifilm processing system equivalent to E-6 processing.
** C6R is Fuji / Hunt processing system equivalent to E-6 processing.
RMS stands for “Root Mean Square”, a widely used standard method for measuring the degree of grain in photographic film. The lower the RMS number, the smaller the apparent grain.
Kodak offers e.g. The following films for analog photography are currently available (November 2020):
A Kodak brochure describing all films can be downloaded here:
Nice service from Kodak:
