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Polaroid Mod vs Now Gen 3 vs Now+: Which Polaroid to Buy
The Mod costs $40 more than the Now Gen 3, with the same lens and focus. What the creative dial adds, what the Now+ app does instead, and what each experiment costs in film.
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Rolle October 2026
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Film stocksEktacolor Pro vs Portra: Same Film? Which Is Cheaper?
Six months after the rename, Portra is still on sale next to Ektacolor Pro. Neither Kodak has said they are the same film, and the price gap runs both ways. Prices in the US, UK and EU.
Film stocksIlford Delta 400 Collector's Edition: What the Clear Base Changes
Ilford's limited all-black Delta 400 sits on a clearer base. Press coverage said that means black-and-white slides. Ilford's own reversal guide says otherwise. What the base really changes.
Film stocksHarman Phoenix 125: The Original Phoenix at a New Box Speed
Harman brought back its first colour film, boxed at ISO 125, the speed its users had settled on. What changed, what the datasheet shows, why the DX code matters, and Phoenix 125 vs Phoenix II.
Rolle September 2026
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Film stocksKONO Mojo, Offbeat and Bebop: Three Experimental Colour Films
€17.90 a roll, sold on mood rather than numbers. No ISO, no format, no base stock published. What that means before you buy three of them.
NewsA German Coating Line Changed Hands, and It Matters More Than It Sounds
Optik Oldschool has bought InovisCoat and FilmoTec — the Monheim coating plant and the home of Original Wolfen. Very few places on earth can coat photographic film.
Film stocksKodak Film Just Got 20 Percent Cheaper in the UK
Gold 200 is £10 a roll, down £2. A five-pack of 120 fell from £51 to £39.99. What changed is who sells it — and whether the cut reaches your country.
Film stocksThe 110 Revival Is Real, But Almost None of It Is New Film
Reflx Lab, Lomography and Flic Film all sell 110 in 2026. One makes it from 127 offcuts, one won't say what it is. What you are actually buying, and what it costs.
Film stocksLucky Yingzhe 100 and 400: What We Actually Know
China Lucky Film has quietly listed two new black and white stocks. Not an SHD re-release — a different emulsion. Here is what is confirmed, and what is still rumour.
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What ISO Film Should I Use? 100 vs 200 vs 400 vs 800
ISO 100 for bright sun, 400 for almost everything, 800+ for low light. How film speed changes grain and exposure — and exactly which ISO to load when.
How to Develop Film at Home: Complete Beginner's Guide
Step-by-step guide to developing film at home. Learn the equipment, chemicals, and process for B&W and C-41 color development on a budget.
How to Use a Light Meter for Film Photography
Master light metering for film with this practical guide. Incident vs reflected, Sunny 16, tricky situations, and phone meter apps explained.
9 Best 35mm Film Cameras Under $100 in 2026 (From $30)
Canon AE-1, Pentax K1000, Minolta X-700, Nikon FE and more — 9 tested 35mm film cameras from $30, plus what to check before buying any used camera.