Film Stocks reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 305 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 34 posts to rank the best Film Stocks brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AnalogCommunity, r/photography, r/analog, r/torino, r/largeformat. Top-rated brands include Kodak (4.2/5), Ilford (4.3/5), Fujifilm (4.3/5).
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Reviews305
Subreddits10
Posts34
Brands37
Products87
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#1
Kodak
4.2
(128)
"Ektar if the price is ok."
"Ektar all the way"
"For color negative I enjoy ektar"
"If it’s not cloudy or overcast, I always recommend Ektar 100 for nature/landscapes."
"I’d go with Portra 800, and it doesn’t need filters."
"Tri-X 400."
"Kodak 5222 double-X. Get bulk loaded, forget cinestill’s inflated prices."
"Kodak Tri-X and HP5+ are the goats for a reason."
"Tri-X is great too, probably THE archetypal classic B&W film."
"Kodak T-Max 100 (TMX) / 400 (TMY) are among the _technically_ best b&w films."
#2
Ilford
4.3
(63)
"I'd go with hp5 and the fuji."
"HP5."
"HP5 goes very well with street photography."
"HP5 is slightly more sensitive than Tri-X."
"She chose HP5 for its ability to get good results in most circumstances."
"HP5+ for all around value."
"HP5+ at 1600 comes incredibly close."
"My current faves are HP5."
"Delta 100 in Rodinol is gorgeous."
"I’m a big fan of Delta and TMAX."
#3
Fujifilm
4.3
(31)
"If you can get some Acros, give that a try. It's great for B&W landscapes."
"Fuji Acros are among the _technically_ best b&w films."
"Velvia 50 is stunning."
"Velvia 50/100 offers incredible colors that are hard to replicate."
"The correct answer is velvia 50. Metre at 40 and fire away, even on a bright sunny day."
"Velvia is my go-to film for vibrant colors."
"Velvia 50 and delta 100 or foma 100 and an orange filter."
"As long as the scans are suitable quality, nobody really cares what film you used."
"Great for landscapes."
"Best film for portraits ever. Skin tones rendered very well."
#4
Kentmere
3.9
(9)
"Kentmere 400 can be a bit low contrast but can elicit a dreamy, vintage effect."
"Kentmere 400 is great and can be pushed to 800 with good results. It’s my go to because it’s cheap, good bang for your buck."
"I tried Kentmere in Kodak T-Max dev, it really brought the film to life."
"You hire labs? Try Kentmere and HP5 first."
"Kentmere 100 is shockingly good and quite cheap."
"Kentmere 400, Ultrafine Extreme 400, Fomapan 400 are all good, lower cost options for B&W film."
"I really enjoyed Kentmere 100, super cheap and I imagine the 400 version is also good."
"HP5 plus, Tri-X, FOMA 400, Delta 400, Kentmere Pan 400 (/RPX 400/APX 400), TMAX 400."
"The one you can afford to fuck up the most kentmere/foma."
#5
Fuji
4.5
(6)
"Velvia 50 is the classic landscape film and arguably made Fuji’s name in film. Small latitude."
"Fuji Acros has creamy tones and can be pushed to 800."
"Colorful landscapes are begging to be shot with Fuji Velvia, pretty much the gold standard of landscape films."
"Fuji Acros II is a bit expensive but really nice."
"I used to like Fuji Superia 400 for places with lots of greenery."
"Provia has a more neutral color palette and great reciprocity in low light."
#6
Ektar
4.8
(5)
"Ektar."
"It's seriously so good."
"Is a banger"
"Ektar"
"Ektar, E100+ filter"
#7
Foma
4.2
(5)
"Anyway, foma100 is fantastic!"
"I've had very good results with Foma 100."
"Foma 400 is a decent film."
"Foma and arista 100 are perfect and more affordable."
"I rate foma 400 @ 200 and either dev in diafine or xtol. QC isn’t perfect, sometimes there is small pinholes, but overall, for learning, it’s a decent choice."
#8
Rollei
4.0
(5)
"For even more contrast, take a look at Rollei Retro 80s."
"Rollei Retro 80s or 400s - both very high contrast films."
"If you however prefer more contrasty images then Retro 400S would be the choice."
"Retro 400S on the other hand is a different stock, can be pushed to 800 with good results."
"Really heavy contrast, reminds me of old Ansel Adams landscape shots."
#9
Fomapan 200
3.8
(5)
"I actually think Fomapan 200 is the best one they make. Really nice grain and versatility."
"Fomapan 200."
"Fomapan aka Arista EDU 200. I actually prefer it to HP5 and it is the cheapest except maybe Kentmere."
"Fomapan 200 is probably the most contrasty film I’ve used at box speed and it’s fairly sharp too."
"Fomapan 200 and 400 is shit."
#10
Cinestill
4.3
(4)
"That was neat."
"I’d probably bring some Ultramax 400 or Fuji 400, as well as Cinestill 800T, or Portra 800 if it’s what I had."
"Cold-toned images were perfect for the Blue Mountains."
"Cinestill 800T is great fun too, if a bit expensive."
#11
Delta
4.7
(3)
"I've had very good results with Delta 100."
"I like Delta 400."
"Delta 3200 is my sleeper pick. A lot of grain but some of my favorite images have come from this film."
#12
Ektar 100
4.3
(3)
"And fuji Superia 400 as others have said"
"Portra 400/800, Gold 200"
"Isn't versatile. It's slow and super saturated."
#13
Fomapan 400
4.0
(3)
"In my opinion Fomapan 400 is completely fine and compares well to Kentmere 400."
"Fp4 and fomapan 400…P3200 pushed a stop if you fancy some grain."
"Fomapan 400, developed in Ilford's DD-X in a stand or semi-stand manner for an hour or so, gives an interesting contrasty look."
#14
Portra
5.0
(2)
"Portra if you want the dynamic range."
"I just used Portra 160 for some Blue Ridge Mountain sunrises."
#15
Ektachrome
4.5
(2)
"Ektachrome for sure."
"Ektachrome is great for projection."
#16
Gold
4.5
(2)
"Would be perfect for your use case, Ultramax if you need the extra stop of speed."
"Or Fuji 200, with a good lens at f5.6 - f8."
#17
FP4
4.5
(2)
"Is the only right answer."
"Everyone here is sleeping on FP4"
#18
Fomapan 100
4.5
(2)
"Fomapan 100 is great."
"I'd also probably bring some Fomapan 100/Arista EDU 100."
#19
HP5
4.5
(2)
"HP5 is the best if you want versatility. It looks good shot at 400,800, and 1600. My favorite black and white film for everyday shooting. Really affordable."
"If the end goal is making prints."
#20
RTP fotografia
4.5
(2)
"The best and cheapest lab, just a 10 min walk from Grande Marvin."
"They're very nice, fast (1 day turnaround) and a BW film is around 2€ to be developed."
#21
Delta 100
4.0
(2)
#22
HP
4.0
(2)
"It’s so soft and elegant, especially when you scan it as a color negative and it has a warmer tone."
"Good for slightly boring but more professional looking portraits."
#23
Fomapan
3.5
(2)
"Do you do your own development? Try Fomapan, cheap enough to try different developers."
"I don’t think Fomapan is the best option but it’s also not the worst."
#24
Grande Marvin
3.0
(2)
"Prices are not that high, but you can find them cheaper on online shops."
"Grande Marvin is really expensive IMO."
#25
Fujicolor
5.0
(1)
"I fell in love with that film."
#26
ars-imago
5.0
(1)
"Their prices are usually the lowest around."
#27
fotomatica
5.0
(1)
"Their prices are usually the lowest around."
#28
photofactorystore
5.0
(1)
"Their prices are usually the lowest around."
#29
Grande
5.0
(1)
"Grande Marvin has both film and developing materials if you're up for some DIY."
#30
CineStill
5.0
(1)
"CineStill 50 looks pretty darn awesome in super bright sun."
#31
Provia
5.0
(1)
"The pure white snow it renders contrasts so beautifully with any color in the scene."
#32
Agfa
4.0
(1)
"Both worked well, but Portra is preferred."
#33
Tri-x
4.0
(1)
"Generally good at everything when pushed to 1600 or 3200."
#34
Il Contatto
4.0
(1)
"Sometimes you can find good prices in other smaller shops."
#35
Reflex Top Linea
4.0
(1)
"Sometimes you can find good prices in other smaller shops."
#36
FP
4.0
(1)
"Good hair contrast with amazing deep blacks."
#37
Adox
4.0
(1)
"Adox CMS II has a very smooth, almost surreal look."
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