Film comparison
CatLABS CatLABS X Film 320 (35mm) vs FILM Ferrania P30
- CatLABS X Film 320 (35mm) is 2 stops faster (ISO 320 vs 80).
- P30 has finer grain.
- CatLABS X Film 320 (35mm) is cheaper in 35mm (about £12.00 vs £14.00).
Side by side
| CatLABS X Film 320 (35mm) | P30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CatLABS | FILM Ferrania |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 320 | ISO 80 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | Medium | Very fine |
| Contrast | High | High |
| Latitude | Good | Low |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | about £12.00 | about £14.00 |
| Price, 120 | — | about £13.00 |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- CatLABS X Film 320 (35mm)
- Confirmed Kodak Double-X 5222 motion picture stock. Cinematic high contrast look. Note: 120/sheet versions are a different emulsion.
- P30
- Revived cinema-origin emulsion inspired by Ferrania's historic formulations. Very high contrast with crushed shadows. High silver content (5g/sqm). Requires accurate metering - shoot at exactly ISO 80.
Which suits what
Better pick: CatLABS X Film 320 (35mm)
High contrast, Noir aesthetic
Both work well
Cinema look
Better pick: P30
Dramatic portraits, High contrast scenes
Developing both
Developers with published times for both films: