Having recently returned to film photography the Kodak Gold film stock is by far my favourite to use when shooting colour. The warm tones and colours are really pleasing.
It definitely likes to be used in good light to get the best out of it and nothing better to look to during golden hour during summer and autumn taking advantage of colourful scenes and subjects.
I first tried Kodak Pro Image 100 after picking it up on sale through WonderPoint — the deal was great, and I ended up reordering it several times because it worked so well for me.
This film has a soft, natural look that works beautifully in all seasons. It captures color in a subtle and balanced way, with a slightly warm tone that’s especially flattering for portraits and everyday scenes. The film speed (ISO 100) means it handles exposure gently — giving smooth, low-grain images in good light.
I did notice that some of my shots came out a little soft or slightly out of focus — possibly due to slight movement during longer exposures, since it's not a fast film. But when it works (which is most of the time), the results are lovely — with a calm, clean feel and great color accuracy.
While Pro Image 100 can be pricey when not on sale, I think it’s worth it for the quality. It’s a versatile film that handles different subjects well — from portraits and still life to city scenes and nature.
Best for:
🌤️ Bright daylight shooting
📸 Portraits and soft, natural looks
🎞️ Photographers who like classic, clean tones
Things to note:
⏳ Not ideal for fast-paced or low-light shooting
💸 Can be expensive unless on offer
FujiFilm 200 is versatile and more affordable—35 mm color film. You can pick it; I find it slightly exaggerated in saturation and distinct color shifts. It often leans towards cooler tones, especially in shadowy or wintery scenes, which can give your photos a somewhat cold or muted feeling during the colder months.
However, this film shines in bright, summery light — delivering soft, warm highlights and gently vibrant colors that can feel nostalgic and subtly cinematic. It's ideal for outdoor shooting, casual portraits, and travel photography when chasing that classic, slightly dreamy look.
Because of its seasonal sensitivity, the Fuji 200 can be unpredictable in the tones it produces. This could be a great choice if you're after a film that reacts to light and mood in a more expressive way.
Best for:
☀️ Summer and spring shooting
🌸 Soft tones and subtle vintage aesthetics
📷 Beginners or experimental photographers on a budget
Less ideal for:
❄️ Winter or low-light conditions (can feel flat or cold)
🎨 Shooters looking for consistent, true-to-life color accuracy
I shot this roll in NYC on a very sunny day and I was blown away by the colors and the almost complete absence of grain. I would definitely use it again. It's also very good for night photography. A very versatile film for a really good price.
To quote AW's description, CinemotFado is"a black and white film characterised by its high contrast". This characteristic s certainly present in the sample shots I have uploaded. Mostly shot in bright conditions, there is a distinct character to this film. Grain is evident as might be expected, but images exhibit strong contrast with some shadow detail and bright highlights. I found that the film doesn't perform well if underexposed. I tried this film out if interest, and haven't been disappointed with the results. Images at the coast are of Kingsgate Bay, Kent, UK. (Images shot with Nikon F-301, 28-80 Nikon zoom lens.)
First time using 120 film with an old toy camera. Results where very interesting and unusual. A joy to use and to see the results of the Potsdam was mesmerising! Very dark black and white. Stunning.
It has been said by everyone else: this film stock is outstanding. As soon as you see the negatives you know you are in for a treat. I didn't find it difficult to use or in anyway temperamental. Every shot came out well and I am sure that is not down to my level of care or ability. Yes it is a good deal pricier than other stocks but if you can afford it then it is completely worth it. I may end up just shooting this as I love it so much though I have yet to try it on a dull day.
Much cheaper than professional film stocks but incredibly capable and not just for sunny day photography. Very forgiving, I was delighted with the results. I will definitely use it again.
Shot two rolls of XP2: one at 400 ISO and one at 200 ISO. The negatives looked very different but scanned equally well. Super fine grain to almost grainless. Lovely and sharp. Incredibly forgiving. Incredibly flexible. I will use it again.
This was my test roll for a newly purchased Nikon FM2n. I didn't scan these myself, so when the jpegs arrived back I was a little disappointed by the high contrast, lack of mid-tones, the dirty grain in some skies, and some skies blown out. It reminded me of b&w prints we sometimes got back from the developer in the 1970s. Then it was a problem with chemicals, papers and so on, I guess; today it is a problem with scanning. And I am sure, my own photography skills which have grown a little lazy too after shooting digital for a couple of decades. Encouraged by some beautiful Tri-X shots others had taken, it was pretty easy to turn down the contrast, and the microcontrast that contributes to the dirty skies, turn up the exposure and and end up with much improved photos. Still a bit too grainy for my taste. I don't think this is a great film stock for beginners as I found it rather unforgiving particularly when using a new-to-me camera.
A great choice for the winter months and interiors. Very flexible with a bit more grain than FP4 but not overwhelmingly so. Very tolerant of different lighting conditions, I’d definitely recommend HP5.
I think out of a lot of film I've shot, this works wonders on point and shoots. I feel it's not as warm as Gold, but I personally prefer that, super cool and easy to use with or w/o flash c:
Quality processing and great scans, turned around as described.
I love the film that i get from the lab if it b&w or color they do a wonderful job on the rolls i have sent previously and will send soon
This was my first roll of Portra 400 at 120, having very much enjoyed one at 35mm. It's been waiting for a special occasion and an evening trip to a bluebell wood (with tripod) seemed an appropriate time. As I hoped, the colours were just lovely, in a mature and restrained way, capturing the variation from purple to blue according to the incident light. The scans came back with all the range I needed to tweak some of them in post, to match even more closely the feelings I remembered. The grain is so fine at 120 that cropping to landscape or panoramic both felt entirely feasible options.
Yes, it's expensive, but, as a treat now and then, it will make me try especially hard to do the best I can, and seems like it will always be on my side to deliver a beautiful version of what I was attempting to capture.
Yashicaflex C, and AW dev & scan.
I love this film, its my fave bright day film. its just so crunchy and contrasty. its pretty forgiving as well. if your a fan of sharp contrast and great shadows its a film for you.
i bought this film simply to test out a new camera, didnt expect a great deal from it. Well shows what i know. love the results i got. For the money this is a really nice film well worth you giving it a go.
Although I'm pretty new to film photography, this is probably my favourite color 120 film I've shot so far, the colours came out how I wanted and in the sunny weather, the shots looked warm, im looking forward to trying some street portraits with it.
I've used disposable cameras in the past, and clearly didn't know what I was doing - nothing worse than getting your film back, and half of them are underexposed, wasted takes.
That was not the case with my first round of 35mm! I was half expecting overexposed results, but I am so pleased with how they turned out. This is my first round of film on an old Olympus Trip that I just repaired the light seals on. I am genuinely over the moon with the results. AW worked fast despite it being a busy period, and I love that I can view them online before ordering the prints I want. I'll definitely sending my film here again.
Took this on a trip to mayalaisa to use in a mix of day and dusk/night time as I read that this is quite a versatile film. Sadly the contrast and grain was a bit mad and the majority of night shots were unusable.
The day time ones faired better but the grain was simply too thick.
I've been thinking that (as another reviewer mentioned) this was a dodgy roll or maybe the heat affected the films? They didn't go through any x-rays in transit so unless I just plum didn't know how to shoot with this film I assume it is either a bit rubbish or the heat got to the roll
These photos were taken using my VINTAGE RICOH GR1 an Kodak UltraMax 400
The quality of the development and scanning (pro) were superb!
This film brings out lovely golden tones and warmth!
Yet again such fantastic service from the team at aw, simple process to return films and retrieve your scans , all at a very reasonable price, can't thank you enough for reigniting my love for film!
Always eager to get the shots back as the service is always A*! Great comms and always been happy with the images scanned. Can always trust AW 🫶
