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News, field notes, and deep-dives on film photography — written by shooters, for shooters. New frames every week.
KONO Mojo, Offbeat and Bebop: Three Experimental Colour Films
€17.90 a roll, sold on mood rather than numbers. No ISO, no format, no base stock published. What that means before you buy three of them.
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NewsA German Coating Line Changed Hands, and It Matters More Than It Sounds
Optik Oldschool has bought InovisCoat and FilmoTec — the Monheim coating plant and the home of Original Wolfen. Very few places on earth can coat photographic film.
Film stocksKodak Film Just Got 20 Percent Cheaper in the UK
Gold 200 is £10 a roll, down £2. A five-pack of 120 fell from £51 to £39.99. What changed is who sells it — and whether the cut reaches your country.
Film stocksThe 110 Revival Is Real, But Almost None of It Is New Film
Reflx Lab, Lomography and Flic Film all sell 110 in 2026. One makes it from 127 offcuts, one won't say what it is. What you are actually buying, and what it costs.
Film stocksLucky Yingzhe 100 and 400: What We Actually Know
China Lucky Film has quietly listed two new black and white stocks. Not an SHD re-release — a different emulsion. Here is what is confirmed, and what is still rumour.
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Essential reading.
If you're new here — these are the deep-dives and guides we'd hand to any photographer with a roll in their camera and questions on their mind.
What ISO Film Should I Use? 100 vs 200 vs 400 vs 800
ISO 100 for bright sun, 400 for almost everything, 800+ for low light. How film speed changes grain and exposure — and exactly which ISO to load when.
How to Develop Film at Home: Complete Beginner's Guide
Step-by-step guide to developing film at home. Learn the equipment, chemicals, and process for B&W and C-41 color development on a budget.
How to Use a Light Meter for Film Photography
Master light metering for film with this practical guide. Incident vs reflected, Sunny 16, tricky situations, and phone meter apps explained.
9 Best 35mm Film Cameras Under $100 in 2026 (From $30)
Canon AE-1, Pentax K1000, Minolta X-700, Nikon FE and more — 9 tested 35mm film cameras from $30, plus what to check before buying any used camera.