New Film, Old Film

First, new film.  The Lomography project has yet another fully funded Kickstarter for yet another silver halide film.  The previous three Kickstarters for film have yet to fully deliver rewards, with Film Ferrania and Silberra going radio silent months ago, and Save Pack Film still working on prototypes.

But this is Lomography, the master of Kickstarters.  Plus they have made unique film before, LomoChrome Purple and LomoChrome Turquoise.  So, with some trepidation, may we present:

LomoChrome Metropolis XR 100–400 Film

But wait, there is more!  Remember New55 4x5 instant film?  Shutdown in the midst of a Kickstarter itself back in December of 2017?  Well, here is the old film part, New55 FILM, Inc. has been formed to bring back 4x5 instant film.  Investments have been secured, machines, reagent and materials tested and planned for production, it looks like it is coming together.  Check it out at:

Famous Format, home of New55 FILM, Inc.

Famous Format was formed initially to sell FF No. 1 Monobath, an improved formula over the R5 Monobath film developer, which has been discontinued. 

Ilford Photo: Silver Ticket

Ilford Photo is celebrating 140 years strong of film photography products.  To celebrate, they are including a Silver Ticket in one box of specially marked Ilford Photo film.  The ticket will be in a box marked with the Ilford 140 year logo on the box. 

Check the Ilford Photo Silver Ticket Competition page for details such as which boxes may contain the Silver Ticket and contest rules and regulations.

The prize includes transportation to accommodations, 4 nights of accommodations, £140 of Ilford products, a tour of the Ilford factory and more.  Check it.

Ilford Photo Silver Ticket Competition

Video: Ilford Photo: Behind The Film

This amazing video of the process behind making Ilford Photo film and papers is a must see for the analog photographer.  The competition, e.g. Kodak, has similar processes, as described in Robert Shanebook's book, Making Kodak Film, but this film brings the process to life.  Set aside 20 minutes to view this!

You may also like:

* How Film is Made: Kodak 1958 Factory
* Profile: Foma

FPP: Low ISO Film

The Film Photography Project has an article on low ISO film.  What is low ISO film and why would one shoot it?  FPP defines a low ISO film as one rated (even if experimentally) as ISO 6 or less.  Properly, if the film speed is not determined by ISO methods, the rating should be called an Exposure Index or EI number, but hey, it is FPP calling the shots in the article.

So, why would one shoot low ISO film?  For the magical effects, cites FPP.  Work with the material, discover its abilities and be creative with what is captured.  Low ISO films tend to require long exposures, can have interesting colour response and may have super fine grain.

Where can you get these films?  Well, FPP has a store of course, which has stocks a number of these emulsions:

* KODAK 2254 LOW ISO COLOR
* KODAK 2238 PANCHROMATIC BW FILM
* KODAK 2366 BLUE SENSITIVE BW FILM

and more!  See the article for details.