Film is not dead, we all know that. With the rising popularity and demand of analog cameras right now, we can’t help but also see the rise in demand of films needed for you to shoot. 35mm refers to the film stock it is projected on, the majority of our screenings are projected digitally but whenever we can we like to use our original 35mm projector to give what many consider to be the authentic cinema experience.
Filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, and J.J Abrams prefer shooting in 35mm because the aesthetic it gives hits different.
Fun fact: Some of cinema’s biggest and best films are still shot on 35mm film.
If you’re looking for the best 35mm films for your camera, here are some recommendations:
FUJICOLOR C200
Fujifilm C200 has an ISO 200 rating perfect on well-lit spaces or ideally the bright outdoors. It’s the kind of film you can pick multiple rolls up for the same price as one of something more boutique and take them on holiday or somewhere else where reliability and quantity are more important than exquisite quality.
Colors are beautifully contrasted and even dreamy at times.
FUJI SUPERIA X-TRA 400
The most versatile film stocks are usually the most well-known. Fujifilm’s Superia X-TRA 400 is one of the most widely-used films on the market because they have such a wide exposure latitude.
It is available in a broad range of ISOs—100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600—so you can pick a roll for specific lighting conditions. Superia’s tones look especially punchy and gorgeous in natural light, so this is a film favored by street photographers.
KODAK ULTRAMAX 400
Well, Kodak is kodak—a freaking bomb. Kodak Ultramax 400 has very high exposure latitude, strong saturation, medium to high contrast, and its grain is more noticeable than pro grade film but is still very good looking.
Aside from it being one of the best budget films of all time, this is a versatile film – good for daylight and lowlight shooting.
KODAK GOLD 200
This is one of the most popular films to use and part of the budget films ever created. Feeling a little bit nostalgic? Kodak Gold 200 is the one for you.
Characterized by golden highlights and teal shadows, Gold 200 produces images with a corresponding vintage look that will make you feel sunny. The colors are bright without being overbearing or unrealistic. Skin tones come out looking nice and natural. It’s an effortless vintage-y feels in general.
LOMOGRAPHY COLOR NEGATIVE 400
Lomography Color Negative 400 is one of those alternative color films that unfortunately isn’t spoken about enough. If you want film that supports experimentation with color, light, and shadows, rolls from Lomography perfectly fits the track.
It produces vibrancy, bringing that very retro look. Plus, is as if they bring Instagram filters to mind. The grain is also ultrafine and offers excellent sharpness.
