A good start for Pentax film camera rebirth, the Pentax 17 probably should have launched as a 35mm to get wider appeal, but for a unique half frame, the lens is sharp, battery life lasts for dozens of rolls and the flash is very capable.
Infrared photography is so much fun as you really can't see what the film can see until you've developed, the glowing trees and black skies make landscapes so interesting. Plus if you don't use the filter this is just a nice B&W film.
Analogue Wonderland is a great place to take your films to be developed with quick turn-around times and easy to follow instructions with the added bonus of being part of the resurgence of analogue media.
It would be wrong to consider Kentmere 400 a cheap and cheerful film, I think. One thing you learn from trying different film stocks is that it is often the cheapest B&W films that produce the most pleasing and surprising results. So it is with this film: good contrast, lots of detail, controllable grain. I like it and wouldn't hesitate to use it again. Being so affordable it is a great film to experiment with for pushing and development.
Like the other CineStill film stocks, this one has beautiful colour and an almost grainless appearance. In many respects I think they are all pretty interchangeable. 800T works well in daylight if you follow the guidance and 400D performs very much like this film stock. I'll probably stick to the higher ISOs in future as they offer greater flexibility and a better chance of getting a sharp image. I shot these photos on a sunny autumn day with the sun quite low in the sky. 50 ISO was fine and didn't really cause me any problems but 400 might have given me more options with little difference in image quality--or so it seems to me.
I’m new to film photography but I got a few good shots and enjoyed the looks this film gives!
Excellent service and and impressive results. Another roll of Kodak Gold scanned and returned quickly, thank you. More on the way to you :)
Great for sunny conditions. I took some to Norway this summer and got some nice results!
Good as an all rounder, would recommend for easy point and shoot results.
I absolutely love HP5+ and it's now my go-to film for almost all situations. When developed in Ilfotec LC29 it has pleasantly fine grain, is nicely sharp and a beautiful tonal range. It pushes really well and at 800ASA it is almost indistinguishable from when shot at box speed. I struggle to find a better overall film. Only Tri-X gives it a bit of competition! The sample photo was shot at 800ASA in natural light and dunked in LC29 diluted 1+9 for 5 minutes.
A great all rounder in both 35mm and 120 forms, This is the first roll of 120 I have processed after now quite a number of 35 rolls since the recent introduction of this film. Very impressed with the ability of this film for such a low price. Images taken on a 1953 Ensign Ranger Special. The sample shots attached were developed and scanned commercially.
Returning to film after many years and have been mostly happy with scans so far. Love the postage label option, makes it super easy. Turnaround could be faster BUT I'm just super impatient... :)
Amazing BW stock that can do basically anything. Incredible with Macro especially with the Nikon 55 Macro. Recommended to use on tripod with cable for max detail
I used this film in low light conditions and the results were surprisingly good despite the large aperture and slow shutter speeds required. Lots of reddish halation in the highlights which gives the photos an interesting look.
I recently sent my 35mm kodak 200 to be developed and scanned with great results (welldone analoguewonderland) only one down side was the delivery by royal mail! Not the easiest!!! But the development and scans I couldn't fault.
I've used Kentmere quite a bit over the past few years, so was quite excited when they released this 200 speed film. I wasn't disappointed. Everything I've shot with this emulsion has come out with gorgeous tones, and very flexible for working with once scanned. Definitely going to be one of my go-to films; and at a great price, too!
Excellent quality for the price. Worked really well during Storm Amy. Nice grain. Sort of like Kentmere Pan 400 but with a stronger contrast.
Analogue Wonderland developed my Kodak Gold medium format recently and it looks great.
Analogue Wonderland developed my Kodak Gold recently and did a beltin' job of it. Beltin' is Wigan speak for excellent.
A really good looking film. I did overexpose this by one stop shooting it for ISO 50 instead of the box speed. I did do some test shots at box speed and I do think this film looks better at box speed over 1 stop overexposed. My only issue with it is that its ISO 100 so requires a lot of light to shoot at higher shutter speeds so I probably won't be buying this again unless it's a sunny day.
As the year draws to a close, it's time to reflect on a film stock that has long been a favourite among everyday photographers: Kodak Ultramax 400. Accessible and reasonably priced, Ultramax offers a reliable way to capture the world without compromising on quality.
This collection showcases its strengths — images with pleasing colour rendition, balanced contrast, and a film grain that is noticeable enough to remind us of its analogue character, yet never so prominent as to distract from the scene. In many ways, Ultramax 400 stands as a cost‑effective alternative to Kodak’s more expensive stocks, delivering dependable results while keeping the process approachable.
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I bought this to help my Dad digitise his enormous box of slides, as he was no longer able to see them well with his small viewer. I had a mirrorless camera and a 100mm macro lens and this seemed the best value for money and quality. It didn’t disappoint, it really was easy to set up and I bought Negative Lab Pro to manage the colours (this is essential). My Dad is ecstatic and it means that we found some amazing images which would never have seen the light of day. It won’t rescue really bad photos but the software can do amazing things with not great photos. It helped his memory too.
Colorplus was the first film stock I ever tried, and I find myself going back to it (along with Ultramax) when I want a reliable film. Produces lovely greens and reds, super affordable and is best used on a sunny day.
Kodak Ultramax 400 has become my go-to when I’m unsure what film to use. It’s reliable, good for a variety of light settings, true colour and generally an all rounder!
This is just about the worst repackaged films I have ever used. No it is the worst. Half of the film wasted because the cassette had light leaks an utter waste of £16.00. Its funny I can see the other reviews with then and they are giving 4 or 5 stars. Why are you selling this?
Amazing warm colours, great contrast. Would recommend if you just want to try out a new stock.
