Film comparison
Kodak Double-X 5222 vs Kosmo Foto Direktor
- Direktor is cheaper in 35mm (about £9.50 vs £12.00).
- Direktor is harder to find.
Side by side
| Specification | Double-X 5222 | Direktor |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Kosmo Foto |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 250 | ISO 250 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm |
| Grain | Medium | — |
| Contrast | Medium high | — |
| Latitude | Good | — |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | about £12.00 | about £9.50 |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Current | Limited |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Double-X 5222
- Kodak describes a high-speed panchromatic cinema negative with good image structure and excellent sharpness, on a grey acetate safety base, for production use outdoors, in the studio and in dim light (H-1-5222, March 2022). Also widely respooled for still cameras.
- Direktor
- Kosmo Foto's own-brand black-and-white film, bulk-rolled from Eastman Kodak 5222 XX cinema stock into recycled cassettes, rated at ISO 250 and described as pushable well beyond that. Sticker design by My Mate Does Art.
Which suits what
Better pick: Double-X 5222
Street photography, Cinematic look, Bulk loading
Both work well
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Better pick: Direktor
Low light