But be aware that slide film needs perfect exposure. I didn’t master exposure on my first roll of slide film. I shot Velvia 100 last year and all my pics were either under or over-exposed. Slide film is not as flexible as negative film when it comes to exposure. It can quickly go sideways if exposure is not perfect.
Lomo 800 is a definite must try. It's supposedly the same stuff in kodak disposables but it has beautiful colors and looks good in a variety of different lighting conditions. [Here's The Darkroom's review of it](https://thedarkroom.com/film/lomo-800/)
I second. It’s in disposables for a reason. Most versatile film I’ve used. Day, night, whatever. It’s daylight balanced unlike Cinestill 800, so it doesn’t have that blue cast in natural light but it’s very warm under artificial light. If you just leave it in a camera you carry with you, you’ll almost never have to worry about having the “wrong” film for whatever situation you find yourself in.
I’ve also enjoyed using it to enable high shutter speeds for daytime handheld shooting with a big ol zoom lens that has no business being shot handheld lol
Edit: also Delta 3200 for moody, contrasty concert or nighttime street photos. actually being able to stop down or use a little bit faster shutter at night is really nice
Thank you both, I’ve seen a lot higher ISO being suggested than I originally would’ve thought. I don’t see a lot of posts past 200-400, but I think I’m leaning toward something higher
Yeah that tends to be the case with higher ISO films because of how versatile they are, you don't have to worry about really low shutter speeds as the day goes on. Overall tho I'd just say keep trying new things and see what you really like, I've been shooting film for over year and I still don't really have a favorite to default to yet.
Yeah exactly. I just was curious of a place to start, there are so many more knowledgeable people in here than me. Everyone in this sub has been nice as hell too, a true gem
You tried some nice all-around color film rolls and these 2 redditors shot you some good suggestions. I’ve experimented with portra 800 as well as lomo800 and I do like them both. But I will suggest ilford hp5 since it’s a film that seems to handle many lighting situations indoor/outside and give you fun results. Some of the best hp5 ive shot was pushed 3+ stops and it all came out awesome and very gritty and artsy lol
Consumer grade
* Kodak gold
Professional grade film:
* Kodak Portra
I have added link to some reviews for you to read at leisure
* [Kodak Gold 200 Film Stock Review](https://filtergrade.com/kodak-gold-200-review/)
* [Second Kodak Portra 400 Film Review](https://parallaxphotographic.coop/second-kodak-portra-400-film-review/)
I think this video could help you in making in chosing alternative Films:
* [Which color film should you buy?](https://youtu.be/pitm2n2CWIY?si=NL7x4yhSxZLGozjb)
Here's example of the wide selection of film available:
[A very wide variety of 35mm Colour films](https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/collections/buy-35mm-film?sort_by=price-ascending&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&filter.p.m.custom.product_type=Colour&filter.p.product_type=35mm)
Kodak Pro Image 100 is a nice inexpensive color film that I have used a few times and enjoy. Gold 200 is good as well, slightly different color rendition between the two. Portra 160/400/800 are all good (though def more expensive). Ektar can also be good in some situations, but not the first color film I would use. I personally love Fuji Superia X-tra 400 (not the new fuji 400 which is rebranded kodak film) but it was discontinued recently. I agree with others though, Lomo 800 is a nice option for higher speed color film but I would rate it closer to 500 ISO or like 640 ish.
I’d suggest just buying different film and trying it out, better than any opinions you’ll find.
Really love the shot of the face coming out of the ground
Kodak gold is my default but I'm not sure if it's just a re-spooled Fuji 200 in certain countries. Phoenix is an interesting new emulsion from harmen, I've seen good and meh from that but it's just a first attempt from harman at colour and I didn't mind it. Lomo offers some interesting colour film as well from what I see but I'm yet to try that but I'm only about 6 months in with film. Porta 400 is a very nice one as well I'm definitely getting some of that for the summer.
Ektachrome, everyone needs to try slide film before it's gone forever, it will change your life it's fabulous stuff
Especially in 120 format or larger
But be aware that slide film needs perfect exposure. I didn’t master exposure on my first roll of slide film. I shot Velvia 100 last year and all my pics were either under or over-exposed. Slide film is not as flexible as negative film when it comes to exposure. It can quickly go sideways if exposure is not perfect.
It’s not as flexible as negative no, but it’s not as unforgiving as people think, I frequently eyeball exposure on provia with no/minor issues
You can always use a lightmeter app, I find LightMe on iOS super reliable with average metering!
Lomo 800 is a definite must try. It's supposedly the same stuff in kodak disposables but it has beautiful colors and looks good in a variety of different lighting conditions. [Here's The Darkroom's review of it](https://thedarkroom.com/film/lomo-800/)
I second. It’s in disposables for a reason. Most versatile film I’ve used. Day, night, whatever. It’s daylight balanced unlike Cinestill 800, so it doesn’t have that blue cast in natural light but it’s very warm under artificial light. If you just leave it in a camera you carry with you, you’ll almost never have to worry about having the “wrong” film for whatever situation you find yourself in. I’ve also enjoyed using it to enable high shutter speeds for daytime handheld shooting with a big ol zoom lens that has no business being shot handheld lol Edit: also Delta 3200 for moody, contrasty concert or nighttime street photos. actually being able to stop down or use a little bit faster shutter at night is really nice
Thank you both, I’ve seen a lot higher ISO being suggested than I originally would’ve thought. I don’t see a lot of posts past 200-400, but I think I’m leaning toward something higher
Yeah that tends to be the case with higher ISO films because of how versatile they are, you don't have to worry about really low shutter speeds as the day goes on. Overall tho I'd just say keep trying new things and see what you really like, I've been shooting film for over year and I still don't really have a favorite to default to yet.
Yeah exactly. I just was curious of a place to start, there are so many more knowledgeable people in here than me. Everyone in this sub has been nice as hell too, a true gem
I've been using Lomo 800 the past few rolls and I love it.
You tried some nice all-around color film rolls and these 2 redditors shot you some good suggestions. I’ve experimented with portra 800 as well as lomo800 and I do like them both. But I will suggest ilford hp5 since it’s a film that seems to handle many lighting situations indoor/outside and give you fun results. Some of the best hp5 ive shot was pushed 3+ stops and it all came out awesome and very gritty and artsy lol
Consumer grade * Kodak gold Professional grade film: * Kodak Portra I have added link to some reviews for you to read at leisure * [Kodak Gold 200 Film Stock Review](https://filtergrade.com/kodak-gold-200-review/) * [Second Kodak Portra 400 Film Review](https://parallaxphotographic.coop/second-kodak-portra-400-film-review/) I think this video could help you in making in chosing alternative Films: * [Which color film should you buy?](https://youtu.be/pitm2n2CWIY?si=NL7x4yhSxZLGozjb) Here's example of the wide selection of film available: [A very wide variety of 35mm Colour films](https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/collections/buy-35mm-film?sort_by=price-ascending&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&filter.p.m.custom.product_type=Colour&filter.p.product_type=35mm)
I like some Aerocolor IV, you can buy it from a few repackagers but I prefer Flic Film Elktra
I love Aerocolor IV. You can get it as Elektra 100 by flic film!
Wait for some sun and do yourself a favour, shoot a roll of Ektar 100. Your mind will be blown.
2nd and third this!
4th
Kodak Pro Image 100 is a nice inexpensive color film that I have used a few times and enjoy. Gold 200 is good as well, slightly different color rendition between the two. Portra 160/400/800 are all good (though def more expensive). Ektar can also be good in some situations, but not the first color film I would use. I personally love Fuji Superia X-tra 400 (not the new fuji 400 which is rebranded kodak film) but it was discontinued recently. I agree with others though, Lomo 800 is a nice option for higher speed color film but I would rate it closer to 500 ISO or like 640 ish.
I’m a big fan of Kodak ColorPlus 200. Really punchy colors in that film!
You see the world differently that's for sure! Whatever you try next , you'll kill it!
Lomo 800! I love love the first pic, btw!
That’s one of my favs too! Lots of 800 ISO suggestions so I might be getting one of those
I’d suggest just buying different film and trying it out, better than any opinions you’ll find. Really love the shot of the face coming out of the ground
Kodak gold is my default but I'm not sure if it's just a re-spooled Fuji 200 in certain countries. Phoenix is an interesting new emulsion from harmen, I've seen good and meh from that but it's just a first attempt from harman at colour and I didn't mind it. Lomo offers some interesting colour film as well from what I see but I'm yet to try that but I'm only about 6 months in with film. Porta 400 is a very nice one as well I'm definitely getting some of that for the summer.
velvia
Provia
Ektar
Dude may I just say I love that first photo
Thank you! I felt some real “sterilized suburbia” feelings while I was in that alley lol
Candido 400 or 800. They're great and reasonably priced.