Kodak sells a significant amount of film. In response to the demand for more medium-speed colour-negative film, they introduced three options: Kodak ColorPlus, Kodak Gold, and the newly released Kodacolor 200. However, since they haven't effectively clarified the differences (if any) between these three films, I dedicated several days to researching and organizing an experiment to compare their colours, grain, and dynamic range in different lighting situations.
This blog has existed since 2017. Although ColorPlus, the film, hasn't been significantly altered since then (apart from the packaging), I have used it much more and my grasp of photography has improved, hopefully for the better, over these past eight years. This update includes new photographs, updated insights, and an image of the newly designed box for this article: #editorial.
This week has been thrilling for film photographers with the introduction of two new Kodak films and Lomography’s debut ISO 200 colour-negative 35mm film. However, the excitement isn’t over, as Leica Rumours has recently revealed leaked images showcasing Light Lens Lab’s advancements on their Barnack-style replica film camera, along with the continued development of a handcrafted “finest mechanical 35mm film camera” by a Japanese manufacturer (shown in the picture). #editorial.
It’s quite different from Kodacolor — further details on that will follow. The film can be pre-ordered starting today (estimated shipping in November 2025) for $11.90 in 35mm/36 exposures with DX codes². Formats 120 and 110 are anticipated to be released soon after! #editorial.
This week on my podcast, I explored the neural mechanisms that make your phone so alluring. In summary, there are clusters of ... Read more
What are those movies? I will address that, but first, here’s a more pertinent question: How are these movies being distributed? For the first time in more than ten years, Kodak is now selling film without the lingering effects of past bankruptcy affecting the relationship between the factory and the photographer. #editorial.
Analogue Amsterdam has revealed their prototype for a new point-and-shoot film camera. There’s an unexpected new film from Kodak. Don’t worry: film prices are affordable (I’ll provide details). New film and cameras are available at FilmBase. There's a refresh on the free film giveaway. Kodak Charmera is selling out quickly. Finally, I’ll discuss the recent tariffs and shipping challenges that could impact your international purchases and sales of film, cameras, and printed art.
This guide will demonstrate how to process your expired slide film scans to achieve their original intended appearance, utilizing two methods: automatic (with film Q) and manual (with any photo-editing application).
@dolo_foto displayed what seems to be a brick of the new 35mm Kodak film on Threads, assuring followers that the results will be shared soon: https://www.threads.com/@dolo_foto/post/DPM3nzSAUHL. #editorial.
Last week, I released an essay discussing the so-called Great Lock In of 2025, a TikTok challenge that encourages participants to address their self-improvement objectives. I ... Read more
If you've ever sent anything from Canada to the US (or vice versa), you might be familiar with the numerous new obstacles to trade between our two nations — and they have just intensified. #editorial.
Please be advised that film Q is presently undergoing verification by Dropbox to transition into a production app. During this process, the creation of new film Q accounts may be temporarily unavailable. #editorial.
In this letter, I will share information about the thinnest and smallest full-frame film cameras ever produced, along with the preferences of Analog.Cafe readers regarding the best film camera. Additionally, I will provide statistics on the most popular film reviews to highlight the films that the community is currently most interested in.
The recent announcement of winners for the international analogue photography competition revealed many accolades, with the coveted Photographer of the Year 2025 award awarded to Peter Varsics. #editorial.
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