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Monday, January 28, 2019

Ilford Photo Global Film Users Survey 2018

IlfordPhoto, the blog by the makers of Ilford B&W film, released the Ilford Photo Global Film Users Survey for 2018.  This self-selected, online survey asked photographers about their use of film or digital, darkroom processing or printing and more.

Interesting stats, such as the fact that 57% of film photographers surveyed were either returning to analog photography or taking it up for the first time.  There were 43% surveyed whom never left film photography.

Over 90% of respondents used 35mm film, and over 77% used 120 format.  There were differences based on age, with the line drawn between under 45 years old and over 45 years old.  For example, 31.4% of those under 45 said they shot instant film, while only 20.7% of those over 45 said so.

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