Film comparison
Adox Color Mission 200 vs Harman Technology Phoenix 200
- Color Mission 200 has finer grain.
- Phoenix 200 has more contrast.
- Phoenix 200 is cheaper in 35mm (about £14.00 vs £16.00).
- Color Mission 200 is harder to find.
Side by side
| Color Mission 200 | Phoenix 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Adox | Harman Technology |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 200 | ISO 200 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm |
| Grain | Fine | Coarse |
| Contrast | Medium | High |
| Latitude | Medium | Medium |
| Saturation | Very high | Very high |
| Price, 35mm | about £16.00 | about £14.00 |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Limited | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Color Mission 200
- A limited-batch colour negative from Adox with a distinctive, almost dreamlike palette. Produces vibrant mint-green tones and warm peachy reds that give images an otherworldly quality. The fine grain structure keeps detail sharp while the unique colour rendition makes it popular for portraits and creative work. Only available in limited runs, so stock varies—grab it when you see it. Pairs well with soft, diffused light.
- Phoenix 200
- First new color negative in decades. Intentionally strong grain with punchy colors. No orange mask - requires scanner adjustment.
Which suits what
Better pick: Color Mission 200
Portraits, Collectors
Both work well
Creative work
Better pick: Phoenix 200
Experimental, Lo fi aesthetic
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Color Mission 200 | Phoenix 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | No data | 1s |
| 10s | No data | 20s |
| 30s | No data | 1m 23s |
| 2m | No data | 8m 25s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator