The current rights to the historic ADOX name were obtained in 2003 by Fotoimpex of Berlin, Germany, a company founded in 1992 to import photographic films and papers from former east Europe. ADOX (Fotoimpex) subsequently established a film factory in Bad Sarrow outside Berlin to convert and package films, papers and chemicals. In February 2015 they acquired a lease on the former Ilford Imaging (Ciba Geigy) machine E, medium scale coating line at Marly, Switzerland.[1][2] In 2017/18 they started expanding the Bad Sarrow factory to add film coating capability and medium scale photochemistry manufacture with work ongoing in 2019.[3][4]
The ADOX name traces back to the oldest photographic film manufacturer in the world, started in 1860 in Germany.[5] In the 1970s, Dupont the owners of the Adox brand sold the recipes and machinery of their B&W films to Fotokemika in Croatia who continued to produce the films under the Efke brand. The films were subsequently imported by Fotoimpex and sold as ADOX CHS Art thus re-uniting the ADOX name with the films. After Fotokemikas closure in 2012, ADOX CHS II was produced for ADOX using modern cascade coating.
Agfa-Gevaert Copex HDP (High Definition Pan) (Now branded as EPM Imagelink HD) microfilm converted & packaged by ADOX (See also SPUR UR). "No other film is sharper, no other film is more finegrained, no other film resolves more lines per mm (up to 800 l /mm)."[6] Needs special developer to manage extreme contrast. #As of 2018, 120 format is out of stock.
Belgium/ Germany
135-36, 120#, 4x5"
ADOX
HR-50
2018-
P
50
B&W
Print
Super-panchromatic ultra fine grain - Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot 80 modified to enhance usability. May also be used as an infra-red film with suitable filtration. Launched at Photokina in September 2018.[7]
Belgium/ Germany
135-36, 120, 4x5"
ADOX
IR-HR PRO 50
2018-
P
80
B&W
Print
Super-panchromatic fine grain film - Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot 80 as HR-50 without modification. Initial trial batch [8]
Belgium/ Germany
135-36
ADOX
CHS 100 II
2013-2016 & 2018-
P
100
B&W
Print
Ortho-panchromatic emulsion from 1950s re-introduced as a modern cascade coating for ADOX (Fotoimpex) in 2013. Following test coating at Marly, sheet film was re-introduced in 2018 and 135 format in 2020. 120 film to follow.[9][10][11]
Germany
135-36, Sheet film
ADOX
Silvermax
2016-
T
100
B&W
Print
Fine grain ortho-panchromatic film on a clear triacetate base similar to original AGFA APX 100. The film was produced using end of line Agfa base material and photochemicals in 135 format only. #As of 2020 final stocks. [12]
Same film as the HR-50 but rebranded to show its suitability for reversal process. Super-panchromatic ultra fine grain - Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot 80 modified to enhance usability.[13]
Belgium/ Germany
135-36
ADOX
SCALA 160
2016-
T
160
B&W
Slide
Same film as the Silvermax but rebranded to show its suitability for reversal process. A near alternative to the discontinued AGFA SCALA.#As of 2020 final stocks. [14]
Agfa-Gevaert is headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium and following the sale of its consumer films division (See AgfaPhoto), now only manufactures commercial films; 'Aviphot' for aerial photography and 'Copex' archival microfilms (since 2013 Copex films are branded 'Imagelink' for Eastman Park Micrographics [15]). Some of these films are however repackaged for consumer use by Maco under its Rollei brand and by Japan Camera Hunter, Silberra and ADOX.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
AGFA
Copex Rapid
available
P
50
B&W
Print
AGFA Copex Rapid A.H.U. (Anti Halation Underlayer) (EPM Imagelink HS) is a high resolution black and white Panchromatic microfilm. (Converted by Maco Photo Products) [16] See also SPUR DSX.
The AGFA consumer film division with its plant in Leverkusen, Germany was spun off by Agfa-Gevaert into a new company AGFA PHOTO in 2004. At buy out the firm was split into a holding company Agfa-Photo Holding GMBH (licenses) and manufacturing company Agfa-Photo GMBH (leverkusen). The manufacturing company went bankrupt in 7 months resulting in the closure of the Leverkusen plant in 2005. The holding company was unaffected and retains a trademark license from Agfa-Gevaert for the use of the AgfaPhoto brand and 'red dot' logo on products having a photographic application.[17] Since 2005 these rights for consumer film products have been sub-licensed to Lupus Imaging & Media.[18] The colour negative and slide films were made by Ferrania from 2005, whilst black and white films were converted by Ferrania from stored master rolls of AGFA stock. Ferrania closed in 2009. Replacement colour films were supplied by Fujifilm until this contract ended in early 2018,[19] ending the sale of colour film under the AgfaPhoto brand.[20] Black & White films were replaced by new films made by Harman Technology after 2013.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
AGFA PHOTO
APX 100
2013-
T
100
B&W
Print
General purpose panchromatic film. Similar to Kentmere 100. (A film nearer the original AGFA APX 100 is ADOX Silvermax/SCALA)[14][21]
Based in Gijón, Spain, Argenti offer a small range of B&W films, converted from bulk in their own packaging.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
Argenti
Nanotomic X
available
P
32
B&W
Print
Technical monochrome film, with fine grain and high resolution, (600 pairs of lines per millimeter), polyester base of 130 um. Probably an Agfa-Gevaert microfilm on PET13 base.[23]
Spain
135-36
Argenti
Scale-X
available
T
100
B&W
Print /Slide
Fine grain panchromatic film with a wide tonal scale on a clear triacetate base which can be processed as a negative (ISO100) or reverse processed (Scala) as a slide (ISO 160). Exposure Index of 100 - 800 ISO. Claimed to be original Agfa Scala.[24] Similar characteristics to ADOX SCALA/Silvermax.
Spain
135-36
Argenti
PAN-X
available
T
100
B&W
Print
Panchromatic film on a 135 um triacetate base.[25] Identical structure to ORWO UN54 [26]
Spain
135-36
Argenti
ARF+ Reporter Film Plus
available
T
400
B&W
Print
ORWO NP74 plus high speed black-and-white panchromatic camera film for both outdoor and indoor usage with wide exposure latitude, 135 um triacetate base.
Arista EDU Ultra is a budget range of Black & White films produced for Freestyle Photographic, USA in three speeds (ISO 100, 200, 400) in 135, 120 and sheet film formats. They are currently the same as the equivalent speed films produced by FOMA.[27] 135 films are not DX coded.
Based in France Bergger was established in 1995 and offers a single B&W film manufactured on their behalf; Panchro 400 introduced in 2015 replacing BRF400.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
Bergger
Pancro 400
2015-
T / P
400
B&W
Print
General purpose panchromatic B&W film, using two emulsions (Silver-Bromide/Iodide) that differ in grain size in order to achieve a wide exposure range. 135 (T base), 120 and sheet film (P base)[28]
CatLABS is a photographic retailer in Boston, USA. Two own branded films were launched in 2019.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
CatLABS
X FILM 80
2019-
T?
80*
B&W
Print
Traditional black and white film with fine grain, moderate contrast and deep tonal range. *E.I of 80, can also be shot at 100 ISO. Supplied in the same formats as Shanghai GP3, CatLABS confirmed that the roll films are converted by Shanghai after GP3 branded tape was found on rolls.
China
120, 4x5", 8x10"
CatLABS
X FILM 320
2019-
?
320
B&W
Print
Medium-speed film, with distinct grain quality, contrast and tonal range, wider exposure latitude up to EI of 1600. Hand rolled onto reloadable cassettes, film edge markings state '5222' indicating this to be Kodak Double-X film stock
Based in USA Cinestill was established in 2012 and converts Eastman Kodak motion picture stock into 135 and 120 still camera formats, for C-41 process by removing the Remjet backing, a separate Anti-halation backing used to protect the film in motion picture cameras.
A classic B&W film stock left relatively unchanged since its release in 1959 for still and motion picture use (Kodak double-x 5222).[29] Medium format was added in May 2021.[30]
A range of 'creative' colour films launched in 2017 in conjunction with mobile app 'dubble'.[33] The films were produced by KONO! a small European analogue photographic company based in Austria. In 2019 they announced a tie up with Revelog also in Austria, films will now offer 36 exp, effects are improved and some films were renamed.[34]
FILM Ferrania s.r.l. is a photographic film manufacturing company located in Ferrania (Liguria), Italy. Following closure of the original Ferrania factory in 2009 the company was re-founded in 2013 following a kickstarter campaign and support from the regional government to build a new film manufacturing base using the former Ferrania research laboratory (L.R.F.) and its narrow coater. Although initial plans focused on re-introducing a colour slide film, FILM Ferrania commenced manufacturing a B&W still film in February 2017 based on P30, a classic 1960s motion picture film stock, being a simpler proposition. Production of the P30 'Alpha' ceased in mid 2018 due to further works to the L.R.F building and need to refine production to reduce wastage and P30 production did not recommence until late 2019.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
Ferrania
P30
11.2019-
P
80
B&W
Print
Classic 1960s B&W panchromatic motion picture film for still photography. Production version. A limited volume was offered for sale in Italy in November 2019[41]
Factory in Saint-Nazaire, France. Launched in 2013, producing a handcrafted B&W film, handcoated on traditional Washi paper. Also converting other B&W films industrially coated in larger factories and originally made for technical, motion pictures, industrial or aerial applications for creative purposes.
Foma Bohemia spol. s.r.o, established 1921 with factory located in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, remains one of the last traditional producers of panchromatic B&W (black and white) photo materials including films, papers and chemistry. Films branded as Arista EDU also come from this source.
Traditional general purpose panchromatic fine grain film. 135 (T base), 120, Sheet film (P base).[48]
Czech Rep.
135, 120, Sheet film
Foma
FOMAPAN 200 'Creative'
2015-
T/P
200
B&W
Print
Modern general purpose panchromatic film using both hexagonal core and shell tabular 'T' grains. Formats: 135 (T base), 120, Sheet film (P base).[49]
Czech Rep.
135, 120, Sheet film
Foma
FOMAPAN 400 'Action'
available
T/P
400
B&W
Print
Traditional general purpose panchromatic film. 135 (T base), 120, Sheet film (P base).[49]
Czech Rep.
135, 120, Sheet film
Foma
RETRO PAN 320 'Soft'
2015-
T/P
320
B&W
Print
Retro 1950s style traditional panchromatic film characterised by a wide range of half tones and 'soft' images. 135 (T base), 120, Sheet film (P base).[50][51] 120 format from 2018.
B&W reversal film, intended for B&W motion picture movie making (Cine film) and also converted for still camera use. Processing available through DR5 (USA) or Photo Studio 13 (DE) or using Foma Direct Reversal Kit.
FOTOIMPEX of Berlin, Germany, is a company founded in 1992 to import photographic films and papers from former east Europe. They acquired the rights to the ADOX name in 2003. However two films are still sold under their own name, both Black & White films produced by Harman Technology.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
FOTOIMPEX
CHM 100
Available
T
100
B&W
Print
General purpose, panchromatic film similar to Kentmere 100
UK
135
FOTOIMPEX
CHM 400
Available
T
400
B&W
Print
General purpose, panchromatic film similar to Kentmere 400
FUJIFILM is a Japanese manufacturer of photographic films, chemistry, papers and cameras established in 1934. Although now a diversified company they are one of only two remaining manufacturers (with Kodak) of colour film. The film range currently comprises: Consumer films; Fujicolor/ Fujicolor Superia and Professional films; Neopan, Fujicolor Pro, Velvia and Provia. Instax is a range of instant films and cameras launched in 1998 which now outsell the traditional products. Fujifilm distribution depends on worldwide region with a number of Japan specific products sometimes available as Parallel imports elsewhere. [52][53]
Reformulation of ACROS 100 which was discontinued in 2018. A fine-grain ortho-panchromatic 'T' grain film noted for its low rate of reciprocity failure.[54][55][56]
General purpose C-41 processchromogenic B&W film.[57] Ilford were Fujis partners for this film which has therefore similar characteristics to Ilford XP2 plus. UK market only. Discontinued in 2020.[58]
Consumer films - Japan (Parallel import in other markets)
FUJIFILM
FujiColor 100
available
T
100
C-41
Print
General purpose color film with natural skin tones updated 2011 with super fine grain technology and sold in retail single roll /3 packs and bulk 100 roll plain packs for the business market (Often split by retailers to sell as a budget film). Japanese market only, parallel import elsewhere.[59] In February 2020 it was announced that 3 roll packs will discontinued in March 2020.[60]
Variant of Superia 400 X-tra film with improved exposure latitude and optimised for reproduction of Japanese skin tones and sold in both single and 3-packs. Not generally sold outside Japan/Asia.[61] (code CH24). In February 2020 it was announced that 3 roll packs will discontinued in March 2020.[60]
Japan
135-27 /36
Consumer films - Worldwide excluding Japan
FUJIFILM
FujiColor C200
c1990-
T
200
C-41
Print
General purpose budget color film updated 2017 with super fine grain technology.[62] Multipacks and 24 exp rolls discontinued 2017. (Code CA24). Not Japan market.
'All conditions' consumer color film updated 2011, with improved shelf life and super uniform fine grain technology.[63] (Originally with a 4th cyan colour layer for improved colors under fluorescent lighting, omitted in recent revisions).[64] Discontinued: 120 (2013);[65] 135 multipacks (except Japan/US) and 24 exp rolls (2017).(code CH23). Not Japan market from Jan 2019.[66]
Professional color film with 4th color layer offering fine grain, low contrast and natural skin tones for weddings, portraits, fashion. Europe (to 2018), Asia and Australia markets. Discontinued formats; 220, sheet film (2016), 120 (UK late 2017, rest of Europe late 2018) [67][68][69][70][71][72]
Professional color film with 4th color layer offering fine grain, low contrast and natural skin tones for weddings, portraits, fashion. [73] Discontinued; 220 format in 2013, end of 135 and 120 formats in all markets was announced 14 January 2021 due to difficulty sourcing some raw materials. End of supply; immediate (135 format), March 2022 (120 format) later brought forward to June 21 due to demand. [74][75][76]
Professional-quality, saturated vivid natural colors for nature/landscape photography (RVP 50). Replacement for the original Velvia 50, which was discontinued owing to availability issues with original chemistry. 135 & 120 (T base), sheet film 4x5", 5x7", 8x10" (P base). Discontinued; Sheet film (2012 in Europe/USA),[77] 5x7" (2013 Japan),[78] 220 (2015)[79][80]
Professional-quality, medium-speed, daylight-type color reversal film with ultrafine grain, designed to produce high-contrast images with the highest color saturation among 100F series films for landscape, nature, commercial, food, and interior applications (RVP 100F). Sheet film 4x5, 8x10. Discontinued formats; 135, 120, 220 plus sheet film (2012 Europe/USA). Japanese market only.[82][83]
Professional-quality, fine grain general purpose color slide film with natural colours (RDP III). 135 & 120 (T base), sheet film 4x5", 8x10" (P base). Discontinued; 5x7" (2013), 220 (2015) [84]
General purpose, credit card-sized, instant film available in color (daylight balanced) or black and white, with various frame styles. Print: 54 mm × 86 mm, image size, 46 mm × 62 mm.
The Holga is a low cost plastic medium format 120 film camera, made in Hong Kong, known for its low-fidelity aesthetic. A Holga branded B&W film stock is produced by FOMA.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
HOLGA
400
2010 on
T/P
400
B&W
Print
Traditional general purpose panchromatic film. 135 in non DX cartridges.[85] Rebranded Fomapan 400
Ilford Photo is a UK brand of photographic materials known worldwide for its black and white films, papers and chemicals based in Mobberley, Cheshire. Parent company Harman Technology also undertake contract coating, conversion and packaging of B&W films for other photographic brands as well as for their budget Kentmere brand.[86] They have also, since 2006, produced films by annual special order in larger than usual sizes, including sheet films in various sizes up to 16 by 20 inches, and bulk roll films in 90mm, 5 inch and 10 inch widths.[87]
Fine grain, general purpose panchromatic film with a wide exposure latitude. Originally launched as Ilford Fine grain Panchromatic emulsion in 1935.[90]
Medium contrast, general purpose panchromatic film with a wide exposure latitude. A film tracing its heritage back to the Ilford HyPer sensitive emulsion in 1931. Well suited to photojournalism. Available as Single use camera.[91][92]
Modern panchromatic professional film using core-shell crystal technology for fast action and low light photography. An ISO 1000 film suitable for push processing to an E.I. of 3200 or higher.[95]
UK
135–36, 120
ILFORD
ORTHO PLUS
available/ *11/2019-
T/P
80D 40T
B&W
Print
Very fine grain Orthochromatic film for continuous tone copy work, B&W duplicating, alternative processes, creative portraiture and architectural photography. The blue and green sensitivity enables the film to be handled in red safelight and processing by inspection. *The addition of 135 and 120 formats was announced in October 2019, on sale from November 2019.[96][97]
Super-panchromatic film with extended red sensitivity up to about 750 nm. To achieve moderate IR effects requires a very deep red filter (Heliopan 715, Hoya R72 or the Ilford SFX filter) or deep red filter otherwise it will give similar results to HP5 upon which it is based.[98]
Bellamy Hunt is a camera collector and runs the website Japan Camera Hunter. He released his own branded film in 2016, using a B&W traffic surveillance film manufactured by Agfa Gevaert.[100]
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
JCH
Streetpan 400
2016-
P
400
B&W
Print
General purpose, Super-panchromatic (up to 750 nm) high speed film[101]
Kentmere is a brand of classic grain B&W films introduced in 2009 and produced by Harman Technology in Mobberley, Cheshire, UK. Originally designed as a lower priced brand to their Ilford offer to compete in the US market they are now available worldwide. Similar films are also made by Harman Technology for the Agfaphoto, Oriental and Rollei brands. The name is derived from the Kentmere based photographic paper brand acquired by Ilford in 2007 and is particularly aimed at the student market and those new to black and white photography. Film names and packaging were revised in 2018.[102]
Kodak is a USA manufacturer of photographic films established in 1888 and one of only two manufacturers (with Fujifilm) still producing colour film. Kodak films for still cameras are manufactured by Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York, USA but since its Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2012 are now sold and marketed by Kodak Alaris, a separate company controlled by the Kodak UK Pension fund based in Hertfordshire, UK.[105] The film range is divided into Consumer films, (ColorPlus and Gold/Ultramax) and Professional films, (Tri-X, T-MAX, Ektar, Portra and Ektachrome).[106][107] Kodak continues to invest in film with 2018 seeing the re-introduction of two films, TMAX P3200 and Ektachrome.
Traditional cubic grain panchromatic film with high contrast, re-engineered in 2007 with a finer grain. Classic photojournalist film. *135/120 ISO 400 triacetate base (TX); Sheet film polyester base ISO 320 (TXP) 4x5", 5x7" & 8x10".[108]
Multi -speed continuous tone 'T' grain panchromatic film. Originally launched in 1998 the film was discontinued in 2012. Re-launched in USA and Europe 4 March 2018. The “P” means although it is an ISO 800 film it is designed to be push processed to an EI 3200 or higher (TMZ).[112] #120 format is planned in 2019[113]
General purpose budget color film. Mid 1980s Kodacolor VR 200 re-introduced as a budget offer to Gold 200, (not USA market), no datasheet available.[105]
USA
135-24 /36
Kodak
Pro Image 100
1997-
T
E.I 100*
C-41
Print
Budget 'Professional' color film with neutral skin tones for portraits, weddings and social events. *An E.I.100 film (ISO ca. 160) made for selected markets with hot climates (Latin America & SE Asia) without needing cold storage and using a Kodak Gold print profile. In 2018 Kodak added it to official distribution in Europe[114] and in 2019 to North America.[115]
USA
135-36
Kodak
Gold 200
1997-
T
200
C-41
Print
General purpose consumer color film (GB). Kodacolor Gold films introduced in 1988. Kodak Gold from 1997, current v7, introduced 2007.[116][117]
USA
135-24 /36
Kodak
Ultramax 400
2007-
T
400
C-41
Print
General purpose 'all conditions' consumer film (GC) previously Kodak Gold 400 1997 to 2007.[117]
Professional, V fine grain film with natural colors for portraits, fashion & wedding photography. Vision 3 technology. 135, 120, (T base), Sheet film (P base).[119]
Professional, fine grain film with natural colors for portraits, fashion & commercial photography. Vision 3 technology. 135, 120, (T base), Sheet film (P base).[120]
Professional v fine grain film with moderate saturation and neutral tones. Based on a reformulation of Ektachrome E100G (last available in 2012). Launched at Photokina September 2018 in 135 format. 120 and sheet film formats went on sale in December 2019.[122][123][124]
Launched in 2014, KONO! is a small European analogue photographic company based in Austria that produces a range of 'creative' 35mm format films. Most KONO! films are based on stock originally intended for shooting motion pictures, scientific purposes or other places photosensitive emulsions were used. All films are hand rolled onto recycled 135 film cassettes.[125][126] Kono! also produced creative films for the 'dubblefilm' brand until early 2019.[33]
Creative colour film with strong blues and ultra slow speed suitable for long exposure photography in the daytime, extremely long exposures in the evening or at night[129]
Austria
135-24
KONO!
Kolorit 125 Tungsten
available
T
125
C-41
Print
Tungsten balanced colour film, motion picture film stock suitable for C-41 process
Tungsten balanced colour film, motion picture film stock suitable for C-41 process[131]
Austria
135-24
KONO!
Rotwild 400
available
T
400
C-41
Print
Creative colour film with intense tints, ranging from yellow to deep red with re-animated motion picture film stock suitable for C-41 process. Probably a redscale film [132]
Austria
135-24
KONO!
ALiEN 200
available
T
200
C-41
Print
Creative colour film pre-exposed with green aliens[133]
Stephen Dowling runs the website Kosmo Foto (Previously Zorki Photo, renamed because the name Zorki was still being used in Russia[139]). He released his own branded B&W film in 2017, supplied by Foma Bohemia, the packaging of which is noted for its bold Soviet-era inspired artwork.[140]
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
Kosmo Foto
Mono
2017-
T
100
B&W
Print
Traditional general purpose panchromatic fine grain film. Re-branded Fomapan 100[141] 120 format was added in May 2019.[142][143]
Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Lomography is a globally-active organization dedicated to analogue, experimental and creative photography. Lomography procures films from film manufacturers to sell under the lomography brand. They uniquely offer film in 110 format.
Slow speed panchromatic film with high contrast. The edge markings show an ORWO DP31 duplicating positive film.[144] Launched on March 20, on sale on June 20.[145]
Germany
135
Lomography
Babylon Kino
07.2020-
P
13
B&W
Print
Slow speed panchromatic film with soft contrast, sharp detail, low grain and subtle gradient transitions based on a 'German cinema film'. Characteristics suggest an ORWO duplicating negative technical emulsion (DN21). Launched on April 20, on sale on July 20.[146]
Germany
135
Lomography
Earl Grey
available
T(135) P(120)
100
B&W
Print
General purpose, panchromatic film. Currently Fomapan 100 [147]
Czech Rep.
135, 120
Lomography
Orca
available
T
200
B&W
Print
General purpose, panchromatic film
tbc
110
Lomography
Lady Grey
available
T
400
B&W
Print
General purpose, panchromatic film. Kodak TMAX 400 to mid 2017, currently Fomapan 400 [148][149]
Czech Rep.
135, 120
Lomography
Potsdam 100
2019-
T
100
B&W
Print
Cinematic (Kino) panchromatic film with fine grain 'from a German company changing the face of cinema since the 1900s' [150] Probably ORWO UN54. Available in May 2019
Germany
135, 120
Lomography
Berlin 400
2018-
T
400
B&W
Print
Cinematic (Kino) panchromatic film with wide exposure latitude (E.I to 3200) and suitable for reversal processing 'from a German company changing the face of cinema since the 1900s'[151][152] Probably ORWO N74 or N74plus (before 2019) and N75 ('2019 formula').
Colour films 100, 400, 800 are thought to be based on Kodacolor VR formulations from the mid-1980s. All currently manufactured by Kodak in USA.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
Lomography
Color Negative 100
available
T
100
C-41
Print
General purpose colour film for sunny conditions.
USA
135–36, 120
Lomography
Color Tiger 200
available
T
200
C-41
Print
General purpose colour film.
tbc
110
Lomography
Color Negative 400
available
T
400
C-41
Print
General purpose colour film.
USA
135–36, 120
Lomography
Color Negative 800
available
T
800
C-41
Print
General purpose colour film
USA
135–36, 120
Lomography
Redscale XR 50-200
2018 -
tbc
50-200
C-41
Print
Creative redscale film with an extended exposure range[153]
tbc
135–36, 120
Lomography
LomoChrome Metropolis
12.2019-
tbc
100-400
C-41
Print
Creative colour negative film featuring a desaturated look with washed out colours. Funding was launched via a kickstarter campaign in 2019 which met its funding target in 72 hours. First deliveries to funders and retailers December 2019.[154][155]
Germany
110, 135–36, 120
Lomography
LomoChrome Purple XR
2017-
tbc
100-400
C-41
Print
Creative colour negative film with purple hues, initial limited edition, followed by 2nd batch with finer grain. Further limited batch in both formats in 2019.
Germany
135–36, 120
Lomography
Lobster Redscale
available
tbc
200
C-41
Print
Creative redscale film with an extended exposure range
Oriental is a Japanese brand of photographic films and papers owned by Cyber Graphics Co, Tokyo. The photographic films are produced by Harman Technology, UK and are similar to the Kentmere films. They were developed as a budget B&W film for the Japanese market.[156]
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
Oriental
SEAGULL 100
2016-
T
100
B&W
Print
General purpose, panchromatic film, similar to Kentmere 100
UK
135-36
Oriental
SEAGULL 400
2016-
T
400
B&W
Print
General purpose, panchromatic film, similar to Kentmere 400
Polaroid B.V. is a Dutch photography company that was founded in 2008 as the Impossible Project to re-introduce instant film for Polaroid cameras. The company was later renamed Polaroid Originals before becoming Polaroid in 2020. Based in Enschede, Polaroid manufactures film for its own and selected original Polaroid instant cameras. Instant films are marketed by format rather than emulsion.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
Polaroid
i-type film
available
N/A
640
Instant
Print
General purpose instant color or black and white film. As with Fujifilm's Instax film, various frame styles are available.
Netherlands
107x 88mm
Polaroid
600 film
2015-
N/A
640
Instant
Print
General purpose instant color or black and white film. Various frame styles.
Netherlands
107x 88mm
Polaroid
SX-70 film
2013-
N/A
160
Instant
Print
General purpose instant color or black and white (ISO 160) film. Various frame styles
Netherlands
107x 88mm
Polaroid Originals
Spectra film
2013-2019
N/A
640
Instant
Print
General purpose instant color or black and white film in various frame styles. In October 2019, Polaroid Originals announced the discontinuation of the Spectra film format due to poor reliability of the remaining Spectra cameras.[157]
Netherlands
103x 101mm
Polaroid
8 x 10 film
available
N/A
640
Instant
Print
General purpose instant color or black and white film.
Rera is a brand of photographic film for 127 (4x4) format roll film cameras assembled in Japan by Kawauso-Shoten. Film is converted for 127 format and sold through main retailers.
Revolog is a small company based in Vienna, Austria which re-manufactures and sells a range of creative 'special effects' still camera films. Revolog take standard ISO 200 color film in 135 format and pre-expose the rolls with a unique effect.[161] In 2019 they also re-manufacture creative films for dubblefilm.[34]
The Rollei brand for photographic film is licensed to Maco (Hans O. Mahn GmbH & Co. KG, Maco Photo Products) a German-based supplier of photographic films. Headquarters in Stapelfeld, Germany. They offer a range of polyester* base black and white and colour films originally for aerial photography produced by Agfa-Gevaert and converted by Maco for still camera use and general purpose triacetate base RPX 100/400 black and white films from Harman Technology / Ilford Photo. (Note: Polyester base films must be loaded in subdued light to avoid light piping effect).
General purpose low speed Panchromatic film E.I. 12–50. Considered to be Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot 80 PE1 film (same as 80S) converted and packaged by Harman Technology.
Belgium/ UK
135-36, 120, 4x5"
Rollei
RPX 100
2014-
T
100
B&W
Print
General purpose, medium speed Panchromatic film. Similar to Kentmere 100
UK
135-36, 120
Rollei
RPX 400
2014-
T/P
400
B&W
Print
General purpose, high speed Panchromatic film. Similar to Kentmere 400, 135 & 120 triacetate base. Discontinued; ca. 2020 4x5" (Polyester base).[162]
Super-panchromatic film (extended red to 750 nm). (Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot Pan 80).[163][164] Converted & packaged by Harman Technology (135) or Foma (120)
Belgium/ Czech Rep/ UK
135-36, 120
Rollei
SuperPan 200
2007-
P
200
B&W
Print
Super-panchromatic film (extended red sensitivity) (Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot Pan 200).[165]
Belgium
135-36, 120
Rollei
Retro 400S
available
P
400
B&W
Print
Super-panchromatic film (extended red sensitivity). (Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot Pan 400).[166] Polyester base.[167]
Belgium
135-36, 120
Rollei
Infrared 400
available
P
400
B&W
Print
Super-panchromatic film (extended red sensitivity). (Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot Pan 400)
Belgium
135-36, 120, 4x5"
Rollei
Blackbird
2019-
P
25-100
B&W
Print
'Creative' orthpanchromatic B&W film giving high contrast sharp images with results dependent on ISO/development process. Re-introduced in August 2019[168]
A reverse-rolled 'creative' color negative film. The red scale effect is achieved by exposing through the base of the film which gives extremely warm red, yellow and orange tones. Re-introduced in 2018
Normal results in E-6 reversal process specially designed 'creative' effects film for cross-processing in C-41. 135 format to be introduced later in 2018. Edge markings reported to be same as the discontinued Rollei CR200.
The Shanggong Shanghai Photosensitive material factory (formerly Shanghai ShenBei photosensitive material factory), was established in 1958 in Shanghai, China producing a black and white film primarily for domestic production as well as X-ray materials. Producton was interrupted in 2015/6 due to new factory construction. It is part of the Shanggong group conglomerate.[169] In 2019, 135 film was announced under the Shanghai name by a new company and photographic wholesaler Shanghai Jiancheng Technology Ltd that has acquired the rights to the name and companies assets, but initially appears to be re-packaged ORWO product.[170]
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
Shanghai
GP3 100 PAN
1958-
P
100
B&W
Print
Traditional black and white panchromatic film with a thin anti-halation layer giving a retro look.
China
3.25x 4.25", 4x5", 8x10"
Shanghai
GP3 100 PAN
2019-
P
100
B&W
Print
General purpose panchromatic film. In 2019 a 135 format was announced coated in Europe and packaged in plastic cassettes in China. Considered to be ORWO UN54 cinefilm based on edge rebate markings.[171]
Germany/ China
135, 120
Shanghai
GP3 400 PAN
2019-
P
400
B&W
Print
General purpose panchromatic film coated in Europe and packaged in plastic cassettes in China. Considered to be ORWO N74 cinefilm based on edge rebate markings
The company based in Saint Petersburg, Russia was founded in 2009 producing analog film products. It adopted the Silberra name in 2017 to introduce a range of Black & white films. Funding was sought through an indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to launch six new films. Three panchromatic films are available from launch based on Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot products. Two orthochromatic films were added in 2018. Silberra also offer cinema film from ORWO and Kodak in 135 cassettes for still use [172]
Limited edition extra fine grain, moderate contrast and high resolution with extended red sensivity - Can be used as an IR film with suitable filter. Limited to 800 rolls[173]
Russia
135-36
Silberra
Orta 50
2018-
P
50
B&W
Print
Orthochromatic film (insensitive to red light) high resolution and high contrast[174]
Russia
135-36
Silberra
Pan 50/Ultima 50
2017-
P
50
B&W
Print
General purpose panchromatic film with extended red sensitivity. Ultima - 80 um thick base, Pan 100 um thick base. Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot film[175]
Russia/ Belgium
135-36
Silberra
Ultima 100
2017-
P
100
B&W
Print
General purpose panchromatic film with extended red sensitivity. 100 um thick base. Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot film [176]
Russia/ Belgium
135-36
Silberra
Pan 160/Ultima 160
2017-
P
160
B&W
Print
General purpose panchromatic film with extended red sensitivity. Ultima - 80 um thick base, Pan 100 um thick base. Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot film[177]
Russia/ Belgium
135-36
Silberra
Pan 200/Ultima 200
2017-
P
200
B&W
Print
General purpose panchromatic film with extended red sensitivity. Pan & Ultima, same emulsion different polyester base thickness (PAN 100 um vs Ultima 80 um).[178] Agfa-Gevaert Aviphot film
Russia/ Belgium
135-36
Silberra
U200
2018-
P
200
B&W
Print
General purpose panchromatic film. High contrast mixed T/classic grain emulsion on a thin 80 um polyester base.[179]
Russia
135-36
Silberra
U400
2018-
P
400
B&W
Print
General purpose panchromatic film. igh contrast mixed T/classic grain emulsion on a thin 80 um polyester base.[180]
SPUR (Speed Photography & Ultra high Resolution) is a supplier of own brand specialist photochemistry and films based in Langerwehe, Germany. Two black & white films produced by Agfa-Gevaert are sold under their own brand.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
SPUR
DSX
Available
P
32-64
B&W
Print
High resolution black and white Panchromatic document film. Resolution of up to 600 LP/mm.[184] Rebranded Agfa-Gevaert Copex Rapid A.H.U.
Belgium
135, 120
SPUR
Ultra R 800
2019-
P
6
B&W
Print
Orthopanchromatic document film with resolution of up to 800 LP/mm replacing SPUR UR.[185]
Vincent Moschetti, the proprietor of the website OneYearWithFilmOnly.com (later renamed OnFilmOnly.com) released his own branded film in 2018 using a re-purposed B&W surveillance film stock.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
Street Candy
ATM 400
2018-
P
400
B&W
Print
Panchromatic B&W film stock originally designed for use in security and surveillance cameras in banks and ATM machines. Loaded on recycled cassettes which are not DX coded.[186][187]
The original Svema film factory and chemical plant in Shostka, Ukraine closed with final coating there c2000-3, however some of its assets were acquired by Astrum holdings a company founded in 1995. Astrum continued to convert films for retail sale from various sources including Forte and Agfa-Gevaert and until recently sold them under the Astrum name (film expiring up to 2019). Today they apply the Svema brand name to a range of films (Tasma for NK-2). The current range comprises polyester (thin) base films of the kind used for aerial/surveillance photography sold in bulk rolls and are converted/packaged by third parties for retail sale. Films are probably made by Agfa-Gevaert or Tasma.[citation needed][188][189]
UltraFine is the house trade brand of photo retailer Photo Warehouse of California, USA who has been producing own brand products since 1979.[190] Photo Warehouse has historically offered three major Black and White Photo Films, Ultrafine Black and White Films 1979 to 2012, Ultrafine Plus Films 2002 to 2011, and Ultrafine Extreme Films from 2008 to the present day. The Ultrafine Extreme (eXtreme) B&W films are produced using a proprietary Contract Coating by GenAmerica United Corporation. The Films are available in ISO 100 and ISO 400 in 35 mm (135) and 120 format sizes. Uniquely the 135 films are still offered in 12 exp cassettes.
Make
Name
Dates
Base
ISO
Process
Type
Details
Origin
Formats
Ultrafine
Xtreme 100
Available
T
100
B&W
Print
General purpose, panchromatic 135 in 12, 24 and 36 exp.
GenAmerica EU
135, 120
Ultrafine
Xtreme 400
Available
T
400
B&W
Print
General purpose, panchromatic 135 in 12, 24 and 36 exp.
Yodica is a small company established in Milan, Italy in 2018, which produces and sells a range of creative 'special effects' still camera films. Yodica takes ISO 400 color film in 135 format and pre-expose the film with a unique effect. Films are not DX coded.[191]