Photographic Film Reviews
A series of community-lead and shop articles. Some are on our latest news and products launches, some are showcasing community events, and some focus on the best films for different photographic situations. Enjoy exploring!
AgfaPhoto APX 100 Film Review
Posted on July 12 2021
Our Agfa Photo APX 100 review gives an excellent overview of this budget black and white film! We dive into the interesting history of the German film brand and take a look at what our customers made of this slow speed, high contrast black and white emulsion.
Lomography Colour Negative 400 Film Review
Posted on July 05 2021
Learn all about how the Lomography brand began, including their top rules for film photography and how to get the best out of your Lomography Colour Negative 400 film!
Washi F Film Review
Posted on June 14 2021
Learn all the top tips and tricks from the creator of Washi F on how to get the best out of this unique fluorographic film!
Revolog Nebula Film Review
Posted on June 07 2021
Dive into outer space with this film review of special effects film, revolog Nebula !
Rollei Ortho Film Review
Posted on June 03 2021
Take a deep dive into Rollei Ortho and its glamorous Hollywood origins. Learn more about how to get the best out of Rollei Ortho 25!
Adox CMS 20 Review
Posted on May 21 2021
Our Adox CMS 20 review covers the detail of one of the most technically advanced films in our store, designed specifically for capturing the maximum amount of detail with a 35mm film camera. If you're after technical perfection then this is a fantastic place to start!
FPP Super Positive Review
Posted on May 10 2021
One of the most interesting films on our site: with an incredibly low ISO and the chemical quirk of producing positive images from negative development. Learn more about the wonder of FPP Super Positive!
Kodak ColorPlus Review
Posted on May 05 2021
Kodak Colorplus is a fantastic colour film - renowned worldwide for producing great colours, classic aesthetic, without breaking your bank account.
Cinestill 50D Review
Posted on April 19 2021
Learn how to get the very BEST from Cinestill 50D film. A truly fantastic emulsion - with a couple of nuances around colour balance that are worth understanding!
Kodak Portra 160 Review
Posted on April 16 2021
Kodak Portra 160 is the slowest of the Portra family - find out what the community thinks of this professional film and how to get the best results!
Kentmere 400 Review
Posted on April 12 2021
Our Kentmere 400 review covers the community top tricks, sample photos and more - to help you understand the unique benefits of shooting Kentmere Pan 400 film!
Lomography Lady Grey Review
Posted on March 22 2021
Learn about the noble B&W film from Lomography: what can Lady Grey do for your monochrome photography?!
How to Shoot Rollei Infrared Film
Posted on March 17 2021
This week's WonderBox focus film is Rollei Infrared 400 and it gives us the perfect excuse to dive into the fun of shooting infrared 35mm film: the tips, tricks, and background to a special kind of film emulsion.
Ilford Delta 100 Review
Posted on March 01 2021
Our Ilford Delta 100 review combines the community's comments, recommendations, sample images and feedback to give you an excellent overview of Delta 100 film's strengths and weaknesses!
Kodak Pro Image 100 Review
Posted on February 08 2021
Our Kodak Pro Image 100 review combines the community's comments, recommendations, sample images and feedback to give you an excellent overview of Pro Image film's strengths and weaknesses!
Lomography Purple Review
Posted on February 04 2021
Our Lomography Purple review combines the community's comments, recommendations, sample images and feedback to give you an excellent overview of Lomo Purple film's strengths and weaknesses!
Street Candy ATM400 Review
Posted on January 20 2021
An unusual B&W emulsion in 35mm format and with eco-friendly outer packaging, this Street Candy ATM 400 film review will tell you everything you need to know to get the best from Street Candy's film!
Washi D Review
Posted on January 18 2021
A 35mm film originally used in the Russian aerospace industry, our Washi D review teaches you everything you need to know to get the best out of this film!
Kosmo Foto Mono Review
Posted on January 09 2021
Our Kosmo Foto Mono 100 review pulls together the community opinions, sample shots and recommendations into one simple article to understand how to get the best from the Kosmo Foto Mono film!
Kodak Portra 400 Review
Posted on December 14 2020
This Kodak Portra 400 film review is the final of the 2020 series for the Analogue WonderBox Film Subscription! And we're ending the year with a cracker: one of the top-rated films in our entire story; stunning community sample photos; and the perfect emulsion for beautiful Christmas family portraits.
Adox HR-50 Review
Posted on December 07 2020
Adox HR-50 is a technical film with 'Speed Boost' applied to turn it into a legitimate option for 35mm photography. Learn more about its unique origin story and implications for creative opportunity!
Fomapan 200 Review
Posted on November 16 2020
Our Fomapan 200 review covers the community's sample images, views and recommendations for getting the most out of this flexible and 'retro'-looking black and white film!
Ilford XP2 Review
Posted on November 09 2020
Our Ilford XP2 review is our latest in the series that aims to share community wisdom back with all members of the Analogue WonderBox Film Subscription! And this one is particularly intriguing: a B&W 35mm film that is developed in colour chemicals?
Cinestill 800T Review
Posted on November 02 2020
Our Cinestill 800T review gets the November Analogue WonderBox Film Subscription off to a cracking start! Showcasing the community tips, tricks and sample photos for this legendary Cinestill film, read on for our first film review of the new month.
Kodak Ultramax 400 Review
Posted on October 19 2020
Our Kodak Ultramax 400 review summarises the community's feedback, reviews and sample shots to give you a comprehensive overview of the strengths of Kodak Ultramax 35mm.
Bergger Pancro 400 Review
Posted on October 12 2020
Our Bergger Pancro 400 review summarises the key technical aspects of this special film, as well as the sample images, tips and tricks from the community. Understand what people love about the Bergger Pancro 35mm film, and what will unlock the best results!
Lomography Metropolis Review
Posted on October 09 2020
Our Lomography Metropolis review covers the technical detail from Lomography as well as the real-world experiences of community members to provide a rounded view of this unique Lomography film. With lots of sample photos and a video!
Rollei Retro 400S Review
Posted on September 28 2020
We wrap up our September films included in the Analogue WonderBox Film Subscription with a Rollei Retro 400S review! As before we've combined the community feedback, sample images and opinions with some technical information from Rollei to provide a rounded and informative overview.
DubbleFilm Bubblegum Review
Posted on September 25 2020
Our Dubblefilm Bubblegum review focuses on of the community's favourite 'creative' 35mm films. And as a September WonderBox inclusion now is a perfect time to understand how to get the best out of its magic!
Ilford Pan F Review
Posted on September 22 2020
Our Ilford Pan F review compiles the comments, recommendations and feedback from the community - with technical details from Ilford - to give you an excellent overview of Pan F 35mm film's strengths and weaknesses!
The Best 35mm Film for Studio Photography
Posted on June 15 2020
We review the top community choices for shooting 35mm film in a studio setting: the best colour OR black and white 35mm. With example photos and direct recommendations from analogue photographers with experience.
The Best 35mm Film for Landscape Photography
Posted on May 08 2020
We review the 35mm films that the community has reviewed as the BEST for landscape film photography! The top colour, black and white, and creative options for perfect film landscapes
The Best 35mm Film for Portraits
Posted on April 28 2020
The community's verdict on the Best Portrait Film! Which 35mm colour, black and white, and creative films are the best for capturing outstanding film portraits? Fine grain, sharp detail and gorgeous skin renditions - it's all here!
90 Years in the Life of a Voigtlander 129 Film Camera
Posted on April 03 2020
The story of a 90-year-old 129 film camera and the quest to return it to active duty!
Lomography Metropolis: Top Tips for Great Results
Posted on February 03 2020
We ask Lomography to share their Insider Tips for getting the best out of the new colour emulsion: LomoChrome Metropolis!
Ektar vs Portra: the Architecture Showdown
Posted on November 24 2019
Written by Andrew Walmsley a.k.a. The Phlogger! Deciding to compare Ektar and Portra was quite exciting, as I had never shot Ektar before but hard heard about its reputation. My idea involved writing a few articles comparing these 2 lovely films to capture different subject matter, like portraits, landscapes and...
The Best Film for Christmas Photography
Posted on November 21 2019
Today's article examines the important question of 'which is the best Christmas film...for photography!' And to wrestle with this tricky conundrum we've enlisted our friends over at FiltrFilm Cameras. They review the top B&W and colour options, as well as a more creative option for unique imagery. Read more!
The Best 35mm Film for Beginners
Posted on November 14 2019
So you're going to start shooting film? Congratulations! You won't regret the decision, an amazing analogue adventure awaits. Now find out which 35mm film is the best companion for the start of your journey with Elliot Knott...
The Best Film For Pinhole Photography
Posted on November 14 2019
So where do we even begin with this post? The best film for pinhole photography? Controversial topic probably, certainly subjective, so I’ll simply talk about what I do, what I’ve learned through my personal work and hopefully that will be of use to some of you guys!
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