Film Comparison - Lomochrome TURQUOISE vs. PURPLE vs. METROPOLIS

The film photography community spoke, and Lomography listened by re-releasing their beloved Lomochrome Turquoise film in 35mm, 120, and 110 formats! For the occasion I thought it would be a lot of fun to do a film comparison and see how Lomochrome Turquoise stacks up against Lomochrome Purple and Lomochrome Metropolis!
I loaded up my Mamiya RB67 and three 120 film backs with three rolls of Lomography's medium format film and headed out to various spots in and around the beautiful city of Montreal, Canada. Using a tripod allowed me to capture the exact same scene three times to have the most accurate comparison I could think of.
My preference for shooting Lomochrome Purple has always been on medium format, and so I thought that Lomochrome Turquoise and Lomochrome Metropolis would perform similarly. These films are all variable ISO, so I shot each at ISO 100, 200, and 400 to also see how they compare at different ISO's. Since Lomochrome Turquoise has only recently been released, this isn't meant to be a film review, but rather a fun experiment in how each of these films can fit into your workflow!
I was really pleased with how each of these films rendered their environments, especially Lomochrome Turquoise as this was my first time shooting with it! I've got lots more stashed away in my film fridge, and I already can't wait for spring to hit so that I can get back out there with the Lomochrome lineup!
As always, thanks for watching! And if you'd like to get a closer look at a few of my favourite images from today's video, head on over to my Instagram page @jesshobbsphoto
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[@I922sParkCir]

You nailed the balance between production value, demonstrating the film stocks, and educating photographers. This video is so good!

[@JessHobbs]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! And thanks for watching!

[@smokeyhowle]

Another wonderful video, thanks for all the work you put in, great seeing the comparison shots 👌

[@markusklein6309]

Very interesting comparison! Thank you!

[@terrywoodyyc]

I have to second David's comment below. From concept to the realization --- this is simply brilliant. I haven't shot any of these films in a long time --- you've really motivated me to get all three and try some comparisons myself. Thanks so much Jess, I really appreciate your good work!

[@JessHobbs]

Thank you so much Terry, I really appreciate that! This video was a long one to figure out and to make it exactly as I saw it, but I'm really proud of how it all turned out! And I already can't wait for spring to get back out there with these three films again! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@on_grain_through_glass]

just bought the 3 pack and this overview was a great way to prepare my expectations while it ships. your side-by-side images are very neatly presented too so i appreciate that!

[@SinaFarhat]

Great timing shooting these films as you cought the good fall period before it goes the wrong way with the light, colours and available daylight! I shot a roll of metropolis as 400 using my rolleicord III and I like how summer greens look with the film! Have a good new year!

[@MKRShoots]

JESS!!! This comparison video is so so good! Great way to show the difference between films!

[@JessHobbs]

Thank you so much, Monica, I really appreciate that!! I've always loved Purple, so it was fun getting to try out Turquoise! And I gotta say, Metropolis really surprised me... it might not be the first film I grab for landscapes, but the results were actually quite nice! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@michael_177]

Thank you so much for making this, seriously!

[@mikegutterman3427]

Great job Jess! Best video I've seen showing how these films compare and contrast!

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks so much, Mike, I really appreciate that!! I'm a big fan of all three of these films, and it was a really fun video to put together! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@davidlane2796]

What a really great comparison video, Thanks for sharing and to be honest the Lomo films looked good in all your compositions and choice of iso.

[@JessHobbs]

Thank you so much! I have to admit that I am really pleased at how well all three films performed! I had a few ideas of what would work best for each, and then they went ahead and surprised me anyways! My personal favourites were the last two shot at ISO 400, because I find the colour shifts to be more extreme, which I like. I also love shooting these films on 120 to help reduce the grain, which also allows me to shoot them at ISO 400 comfortably. Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@edlinton5119]

Great comparison video!

[@Joel_Montiel]

awesome review! Thank you

[@basstubert]

I love the video and the subject, a great way to showcase these films! You've got a new subscriber ;-)

[@thebiblioholic]

Excellent video. Reminds me of the first video of yours that I watched, where you strapped on three Pentax K1000s to compare three different black and white films. I love the final set of images. They'd make a great triptych on a wall.

[@Galaxies91]

Wow! awesome video! I've got the three-pack as well and still haven't started shooting, but your video is just the comparison I was looking for, thank you!

[@henryvanderspek1643]

Great video! I’ve enjoyed shooting Lomochrome Purple but can’t wait to try the Turquoise one also! Thanks so much.

[@zacharyf.9936]

Awesome video! wow this was great and i like how you showed by city/street and then nature/landscape.

[@JessHobbs]

Thank you so much! I tried shooting in different scenarios to show what each film's strengths and weaknesses are. Of course, it will always boil down to personal preference, but it was fun hitting up different locations! Thanks for watching!

[@thedarkslide]

Underrated KZbin video. Now that they sell these three film in a three-pack together, this video is super helpful as a reference. Thank you!

[@JessHobbs]

Thank you so much, that is the nicest compliment! These are some of my favourite films to play around with, so it was a fun experiment for my own work too! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@hectoracevedo4545]

Answering many of my questions with a nice soundtrack...thank you

[@Herzblut08]

Great Video and exactly what i was looking for. Thank you! Greetings from Germany

[@MichaelZieschang]

I love Lomo Purple and it rarely disappoints, but never got any useful results from Metropolis (or my scan interpretation is wrong) and my Rolleiflex ruined a whole role of Lomo Turquoise. But your video is a great reminder how wonderfully creative these film stocks are. Thank you for this comparison.

[@billcosgrave6232]

I think I like turquoise the best. I especially like the sepia skies. I used to photograph Chicago in my younger days using Panatomic -X (I am dating myself here). I would then sepia tone the prints. I encourage you to explore Montreal a bit more. You may have a different perspective on it now that you have been living in the country for awhile. Try your hand at photographing people in an urban setting. Good shooting.

[@vincerunnerretrobikevince4212]

I always enjoy your videos.

[@Marcello1b]

Great photos! Great style! Great music! Short & sweet! Well done!!👍🤙

[@JessHobbs]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! And thanks for watching! ❤️

[@JamesBillingsPhotography]

Hey, we have the same backpack! Ive shot metropolis, but not the other two. This was a really well done comparison, thanks!

[@andyvan5692]

one interesting observation, the first shots of the Turquoise and purple shots exibit a phenominon, the people in the shot are NORMAL black and white, the SHRUBBERY is what is 'metamorphasised' into the retro colouring! is this what normally occurs with these films?, aka it only works on reds & greens in the image?

[@MrHolga]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing. Love how you say turquoise. So very Canadian. Keep the videos coming.

[@oudviola]

Great video, nice images and fun to see the comparison of these specialty films that I don't use. I recognize most of the places around Montreal you were shooting, but if I may ask, where is the metal sculpture at 2:05? I find that the main movement I use with my large format 4x5, at least around the city, is the front rise, allowing me to control vertical perspective errors from pointing my 6x7 Bronica up to get buildings or other tall subjects with straight lines. You'll love it! Best wishes for a good holiday season.

[@emperor91108]

Really enjoyed this and well done.

[@aureliomarsili3902]

Really great video and photos, thanks for sharing ... ciao from Italy !!!

[@JessHobbs]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

Amazing results! Love how all three stacked ip against each other! Still Metropolis is my favourite. And man, I miss Montreal!

[@grossearwax3777]

great to see the comparisons! Would be nice to see what the naural colours are too.. at least even in video ... to gage what colour the trees are, or the sky etc. But great concept, wish more film TY vids were like this. Thanks!!

[@michaeljasterfotografie3985]

Hallo aus Düsseldorf Germany 🇪🇺🇩🇪danke für das schöne Video, super handwerkliche Arbeit,Respekt vor dem wissen in Sachen Fotografie 👍👍👍🙏

[@andyvan5692]

love the metropolis !, it gives a look almost as vintage as a LF glass plate (Wet plate colloiden) image, also with a little selinium or gold toneing affect as well. nice shots. I am into archatecture and technology/transport, and this film would do wonders at this subject matter. the other films are great too, but a little retro '70's for my taste.

[@daviddale938]

Great video. Seems like the purple works in most areas but I will have try the Turquoise at some point, really need to get my RB67 out again soon

[@ZhaliaNovantaquattro]

I have to try the Metropolis one among the three ❤

[@jnrickards]

I would have liked to hear Jess evaluate the films in terms of their response to different ISO, it was difficult for me to understand the differences when used for different scenes

[@FreezerKing]

Kind of a Warholian effect going on with having each three stocks next to each other. Also, I miss Montreal, such a great city, can't wait for it to get all gentrified and terrible!

[@sophietucker1255]

I've always thought of these films as rather gimmicky but Seeing what you did here has me rethinking that. I like the look of Metropolis the best. You said they are ISO fluid and if I understood you you can shoot the same roll at different ISO's? If that is the case what do you tell the processor or do they have a standard they develop it at regardless of the ISO used

[@MichaelZieschang]

You develop it as you would usually do a C41 film. It's that easy.

[@ronshark5551]

La LomoChrome Turquoise baigne les clichés de tons chatoyants. Elle transforme les couleurs chaudes en nuances bleutées, les verts en tons émeraudes. Superbe !

[@samzphotos23]

Suggest you to make a similar video, adding lomochrome Redscale!

[@JessHobbs]

Redscale isn't technically in the Lomochrome lineup, although the brand new 92 emulsion is. But I have no plans to remake this video any time soon, although I might do a video on just Redscale at some point, who knows!

[@erichstocker8358]

I find these off color films a waste of time. I know that others like these inaccurate colors because the real world colors bore them. But I still loved your video because as always it shows joy in photography. That rather that content or film color always makes your videos so enjoyable. Also if folks find fun and enjoyment in their photography using such films that is super also!!! Great video

[@jnrickards]

I agree about the funky colors, not something that fits my liking but Metropolis appears to be reasonably consistent to reality with a bit of stylist deviation, that might be something for me.

[@MrgotPump]

I hate how she says turquoise ...

[@JessHobbs]

Hi! When you comment here, you are commenting on MY channel, and I have a name, not "she". And I'm so sorry that my French Canadian accent got in the way of you enjoying my video, but I really don't see that changing any time soon.

[@MrgotPump]

@JessHobbs that's okay, thanks for the apology.

[@noog6756]

Bro woke up and chose hate​@@MrgotPump

[@LensAndMotion]

Thanks for this sweet comparison. It helped me decided finally