Film Stock Database

A classic photojournalism film with a long heritage. Known for its distinctive gritty grain, high contrast, and strong push-processing capability.

Known for exceptionally fine grain among 400-speed B&W films. Tabular grain technology offers high sharpness and resolving power.

A robust, all-purpose film. Slightly lower contrast than Tri-X with excellent shadow detail and pushability.

Ultra-high speed film. Popcorn grain structure but captures images in almost darkness. Low native contrast allows for heavy pushing.

Modern T-grain film with fine grain and high sharpness. Core-shell crystal technology provides excellent detail. More contrast than HP5 with less pushability.

Often considered a benchmark for medium speed B&W. Notable sharpness and fine grain. Well-suited for high-quality enlargements.

Classic Czech film with a distinct 'old school' look. Can lack shadow detail at box speed; often shot at ISO 320.

Harman's budget line. Clean, flat negative that scans well. Finer grain than Fomapan but less character.

Harman's budget fine-grain film. Clean, smooth tones ideal for beginners and scanning. Less resolving power than Delta 100 but excellent value.

Core-Shell crystal technology for extreme sharpness and virtually invisible grain. Clinical and precise look.

Professional tabular grain film with very fine grain and notable sharpness. Well-suited for detailed work and large enlargements.

Multi-speed continuous-tone film designed for push processing to EI 3200-6400. Well-suited for low-light and action photography.

Extremely fine grain with outstanding resolution, sharpness and edge contrast. Natural choice where fine detail and lack of grain are paramount.

Chromogenic black and white film with C-41 processing. Wide exposure latitude with excellent shadow and highlight detail.

Ultra-high image quality with world's finest grain among ISO 100 films. Fine-Sigma grain technology with exceptional reciprocity. Since 2019, coated and packaged by Harman (Ilford) in UK, though emulsion believed to still be Fujifilm.

High-speed panchromatic with good edge sharpness and high resolving power. Wide tonal range ideal for sports and reportage.

Ultra-slow panchromatic with exceptional resolution and sharpness. Silver-rich emulsion. Formerly Agfa APX 25.

Traditional cubic-grain emulsion with good sharpness. Budget-friendly with heightened red sensitivity. Best at EI 50-80.

New generation tabular grain with hexagonal core/shell structure. Similar grain to Fomapan 100 despite being faster. Extended red sensitivity.

Orthochromatic film sensitive to blue and green only. Can be handled under red safelight. Reds and oranges render dark.

Extended red sensitivity up to 740nm. Creates infrared-style effects with 720nm filter. Not true IR film but produces similar aesthetic.

New 2025 release filling the gap between Kentmere 100 and 400. Clear low-density base for efficient scanning.

Designed for retro aesthetics with soft glow effect. Low contrast ideal for contact printing and vintage look.

Superpanchromatic with extended red sensitivity to 750nm. Based on Agfa Aviphot Pan 80. 180 lp/mm resolution. Suitable for B&W reversal processing.

Cinema re-issue from 1958 formula. Very high contrast with crushed shadows. High silver content (5g/sqm). Requires accurate metering - shoot at exactly ISO 80.

Orthopanchromatic with reduced red sensitivity for better portrait skin tones. 1960s aesthetic with two-emulsion single-layer coating. Can be reversal processed. Avoid tanning developers.

A Chinese black-and-white film that was discontinued for years before being relaunched in 2024/2025. Produces classic, traditional-looking images with fine grain and medium contrast—reminiscent of older European emulsions. At around £6 per roll, it's one of the most affordable options for shooting film today. Technical data is limited as the manufacturer doesn't publish detailed specifications, but early user reports suggest it handles well in standard developers. An interesting choice for budget-conscious shooters or anyone curious about lesser-known emulsions.

German-coated ORWO emulsion packaged in China. Surprisingly low grain for 400 speed with high contrast rendering.

Confirmed Kodak Double-X 5222 motion picture stock. Cinematic high contrast look. Note: 120/sheet versions are a different emulsion.

Different emulsion from the 35mm version (which is Kodak Double-X). Origin unclear - likely aerographic stock with finer grain.

A repackaged German motion picture stock, widely believed to be ORWO UN54 from the Filmotec factory in Wolfen. Delivers a distinctive cinematic look with medium-high contrast, fine grain, and excellent sharpness. The tonal range favours deep blacks and crisp highlights, making it well-suited for street photography and documentary work where you want images with presence. Processes in standard black-and-white chemistry. The motion picture heritage shows in the results—there's a certain character that feels different from traditional still photography emulsions.

Widely regarded as the industry standard for professional colour work. Vision3 technology provides exceptionally fine grain and impressive exposure latitude.

A leading high-speed colour film. Punchier saturation and slightly more grain than Portra 400. Excellent for low light hand-held work.

Classic nostalgic warm tones. Reintroduced in 120 format in 2022, offering pro-level results for a budget price in medium format.

Kodak's affordable everyday colour negative, available worldwide in drugstores and supermarkets. Delivers saturated, warm-leaning colours with a characteristic punch that works well in bright daylight. Moderate grain becomes visible in enlargements but adds pleasant texture. A popular choice for casual shooters and those looking to experiment without the cost of professional stocks.

Known for the '4th Color Layer' technology giving excellent fluorescent light balance. Cool/Green bias compared to Kodak.

Fujifilm-branded consumer film made by Kodak in USA. Introduced 2023 as Superia X-TRA 400 replacement. Warmer tones with green shadow bias (Kodak characteristic) rather than original Fujifilm cool/magenta bias.

Tungsten balanced motion picture film (Vision3 500T) with RemJet removed. Famous for red halation 'glow' around bright lights.

Budget-friendly high speed color film. Vibrant colors and more grain than Portra. Often sold in 3-packs.

Budget-friendly versatile colour film with vibrant colours and good exposure latitude. Pleasant grain structure. Excellent value especially in multi-packs.

World's finest grain color negative film with vivid color saturation and high sharpness. Enhanced red sensitivity including hydrogen-alpha.

Daylight-balanced (5500K) cinema stock with remjet removed. Can be rated EI 12-100. Cinematic color palette with characteristic halation.

Daylight-balanced 400-speed with soft color palette and rich warm skin tones. Wide dynamic range and versatile exposure latitude.

Finest grain of the Portra family with exceptionally smooth skin tones. Improved for scanning with natural color rendition.

Budget consumer film with warm, vintage rendering. Popular for nostalgic aesthetic and affordable price point.

First new color negative in decades. Intentionally strong grain with punchy colors. No orange mask - requires scanner adjustment.

Desaturated look with cool palette. Heritage from Agfa XT320 cine film. Not to be confused with NC400 which is a different, finer grain emulsion.

Aerial reconnaissance film with enhanced red sensitivity and clear base. Respooled by SantaColor, Flic Film Elektra, Popho Luminar, and Film Washi X. Load in subdued light to avoid fogging.

Lomography's cinematic colour negative designed for urban and street photography. Produces heavily desaturated, cool-toned images with a distinctive film noir aesthetic—greens shift toward teal, reds become muted, and skin tones take on a unique character. Can be rated anywhere from ISO 100 to 400, with underexposure pushing the desaturated look further. Best suited for overcast days, concrete environments, and photographers seeking a moody, editorial look straight out of camera.

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.

Native C-41 film (not remjet-removed cinema stock). Balanced colors with accurate skin tones and high dynamic range. New 2025 release.

Pre-exposed special effects films on Kodak ColorPlus/Gold 200 base. Variants include Tesla (lightning), Kosmos (stars), Nebula, Streak, Lazer, and Kolor.

Professional colour reversal film reintroduced in 2018. Fine grain with vibrant colour saturation and good scanning characteristics.

Professional color reversal with neutral color balance, fine grain and outstanding sharpness. Exceptional reciprocity for astrophotography.

Ultra-vivid colour reversal known for its striking saturation. Widely favoured for landscape photography. Requires careful exposure.

Faster Velvia with similar vivid saturation but improved reciprocity. One stop faster while maintaining fine grain and sharpness.

Respooled Kodak Ektachrome 100D motion picture stock. Virtually identical to Ektachrome E100 in daylight balance and characteristics.