Cinema Shorts BW 200 and Cinema Shorts BW 3200 are two new hand-rolled black-and-white film stocks in 35mm/36 exposures, offered in 3-packs with or without lab services. Currently, I have four boxes available, consisting of 2 × BW 200 and 1 × BW 3200 at the store. This is a trial launch to gather your feedback.
Regarding the new film: Lab services, Cinema Shorts BW 200, and Cinema Shorts BW 3200, pricing information, shipping and tariffs, and packaging made from upcycled materials are available. You can support this blog and enjoy premium features by purchasing GOLD memberships!
I am also testing optional lab services as part of a package. These include home development in Rodinal with complimentary push/pull adjustment upon request. The negatives will be sleeved and returned at no charge, and I'll provide a return shipping label for convenient drop-off and development.
I will scan the film using my vintage Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED at full resolution (approximately 20 megapixels per frame, very sharp) and deliver the lossless digital negatives (TIFF) and inverted scans through Dropbox. For this trial, please send me your exposed film within six months of purchase and download your scans within two weeks of receiving the link.
Cinema Shorts BW 200 is a hand-rolled Kentmere Pan 200. Development times from the Massive Dev Chart can be used for at-home processing if you decide against lab services. This hand-rolled film lacks a DX code, so if your point-and-shoot camera defaults to ISO 100, it may work fine, or you can pull one stop. Be aware that some cameras may default to ISO 25. Reusable, toy, or plastic cameras with a single shutter speed will perform well with this film; ensure to use the flash in shaded or dim conditions and keep subjects 1-2 meters from the lens. The last frame on the roll might be cut or have a burnt edge, but I’ve done my best to provide at least 36 usable exposures per roll. With different loading techniques, you may get up to 40 frames on some cameras. When developing your film at home, you can easily detach it from the canister without scissors once it’s on your reel.
**Note:** The Rodinal recipe on the MDC is too aggressive and may lead to overdevelopment.
Cinema Shorts BW 3200 is a hand-rolled Ilford Delta 3200. Similar to BW 200, you can use the Massive Dev Chart for home processing if you prefer not to use lab services. This film also does not have a DX code, and I do not recommend using it with plastic cameras or point-and-shoot options that do not allow ISO setting. The last frame on this roll may also be cut or have a burnt edge, but I’ve ensured there are at least 36 clean exposures per roll, with the possibility of up to 40 frames depending on loading. At home, you may detach the film from the canister easily without scissors once spooled onto your reel.
Pricing for the film is as follows: a boxed three-pack (2 × BW 200 + 1 × BW 3200) is priced at $52 in the US, or $115 with lab services. For purchases from Canada, it costs $65 or $145 plus tax.
Shipping and tariffs are included in the price, with no additional fees for shipping whether from the US or Canada. If you choose lab services, the return shipping label and the delivery of your negatives are included in the package.
Your film will be shipped using entirely plastic-free packaging. It will be packed in upcycled metal film cartridges with reused matching plastic canisters for safe transit. All boxes, padding, and packing tape are made from paper. Returned film negatives will be placed in new archival film sleeves, packaged in either a paper envelope or an upcycled padded envelope.
Cinema Shorts BW 200 and Cinema Shorts BW 3200 are two new black-and-white film stocks in 35mm/36exp. They are available in packs of three, with optional lab services.