My favorite 35mm films (Sample Photos)

[@TalyaAdams]

I agree with you on the Kodak Gold 200. I feel like shooting it you know you’ll have those throwback memory type images. I like to shoot it on vacations, family get togethers, and at festivals. Vintage vibes all day!

[@Anewevisual]

uarantine got me into film cameras, and i cant wait to go to a thrift store when it ends lol 153 Talya Adams Talya Adams 4 months ago I agree with you on the Kodak Gold 200. I feel like shooting it you know you’ll have those throwback memory type images. I like to shoot it on vacations, family get togethers, and at festivals. Vintage vibes all day! 35 0sit0 0sit0 4 months ago THE KING IS BACK YESSSIIIIRRRRR 41 KingJvpes Jamie Maldonado Jamie Maldonado 4 months ago I just randomly tried Superia and discovered that I really like it so far, but had not discovered shooting it at 200 ISO. Time to give that a go ... Thank you! 17 Lausten Found

[@engenesv1668]

@@Anewevisual ??

[@ryann45]

28 years old and I’m getting my first film camera tomorrow. I’ve always been interested in cinematography but I’ve always been in love with the look of shooting on film. This video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@Siper654]

hey im 21 and starting this off with no knowledge whats so ever, we are never to late to learn something….. hope you are still taking pictures !!

[@theresabanana6682]

quarantine got me into film cameras, and i cant wait to go to a thrift store when it ends lol

[@KyleJay]

s a m e

[@cwee23]

Me too

[@alyzon18]

S A M E!!!!! i just bought online and im waiting for ecq to be lifted so that i can meet with the seller. I even bought film rolls on sale and thank god the kodak gold 200 is part of this list

[@ohboy8550]

i got one just before quarantine ;-; and i can’t use it since i didn’t get the chance to buy some films now it’s just collecting dust on my shelf 😔

[@cjsriv]

Same!!!

[@N.Eutered]

The gold is real with this one 🎉 If you are stacked up on gold 200, try shooting some @ 100 or 50, you'll get warm pastel colors, kinda clean shadows and lovely golden highlights. You won't regret trying 😊

[@andreafranne]

the image at 3:52 is GORGEOUS!

[@lainwakura]

I just bought my first 35mm film camera, and I'm glad this video was the first to pop up, on looking for film recommendations. Definitely going to give Portrait 400 & Fuji a try :). Thanks!

[@TrayLittle]

Love this! Just picked up my first film camera and this video helped a lot.

[@paulinamolinari4099]

the green tones and saturation in the fuji superia are so beautiful

[@gimakia]

For me, kodak gold is perfect if you want that "cosy, dreamy, nostalgic" kinda vibe. Perfect for travels and holidays ! And I usually used color plus for everything else, it has such a great quality

[@aidanodel7124]

The symmetry in the Two Suits photo is spot on. Is there any other black and white films you would recommend trying out?

[@KingJvpes]

Aidan Odel pancro 400 and street candy film are great too!

[@hakonmellem2857]

Kodak T-max is brilliant, don't recommend to under expose it

[@maxiuxoxo]

TRI-X !!! It’s the king 😍 the contrast at box speed is just perfect. Overexpose it a bit and you get some more flat grey tones

[@Dylanwade_]

The wheelie photo! I heard you talk about that on a podcast it’s incredible!!

[@meganduong]

Thank you for making this video. I just got gifted a Minolta 700 and have been trying to find the same film I used on my Dads Minolta SLR in the late 90’s. And thank you for including sample images of these film stocks mainly because it’s hard to gauge what it’ll end up looking like when people just talk about it.

[@bwc1976]

Still love my X-700! I've been using them on and off since 1998.

[@ashlieoffline8007]

That cross walk photo at 9:46 is INSANE.

[@bl4841]

came here to say the same thing! that photo is 10/10

[@ConnorDRyan]

Agreed. Beautiful

[@Kendrone]

4:45 yo!! That print looks amazing!

[@Diego_koolaid]

I'm starting to get a little more "serious" about film photography and just wanting to get better and new results with the pictures I take. It isn't always about how expensive the film or camera is but this was very insightful! I'll be looking into the different kinds of film you mentioned. Love the content!!

[@RonnyKohlmann]

I agree with LOMO 800, great stock. It's actually made by Kodak and used for their disposable cameras.

[@AK46_]

Nope they use kodak ultramax in disposables, lomo is a lot more expensive compared to the consumer film made by Kodak

[@irinacojocaru3650]

The picture at 9:47 is amazing!!

[@laustenfound]

That Jessica Rabbit photo in SF was so amazing!

[@bas2362]

My grandma gave me an old film point & shoot together with 2 empty film rolls. They are AGFA Vista 200s! Can’t wait to use these.

[@Jerry10939]

When I worked as a Army photographer. I mainly used B&W film. My favorites were Kodak Plus-X and Tri-x. I always went for the slowest film I could for the film shoot. The finer grain gives you better tones. Sharper images. I got great results from Tri-X when pushing it to 1600. I also liked Agfa Film but didn’t use it much. I shot a lot of HP5 and FP4. I didn’t think it was as good as Kodak on tone. Don’t get me wrong I still use Ilford film. It does the job. But I prefer TMax over it. In all speeds from TMax 100 to TMax 3200. In the Army I had a nearly limitless supply of film, and shot thousands of rolls of film. I haven’t tried Portra film yet and will give it a try. I started off with color film and went into B&W. I like Kodak Gold. Ektar 100. I prefer slide over print and use Ektachrome slide film. I can develop it myself and and make prints with it too, that I feel are better than print film. I did mostly photojournalism work, but also some studio work too. I love too experiment too with film and did street photography

[@Sade-fh4mc]

the ILFORD B&W is **chefs kiss** definitely my favorite for b&w

[@emin86]

Portra 400 Fuji Superior 400 Ilford HP5 Kodak Gold 200 AGFA Vista 400 Lomo 800

[@GerritADHS]

I love the HP5 as well. It’s very forgiving if you kind of mess up the exposure. Up to this point I only exposed it at ISO 400 but I’ll give it a try to expose it at 800. I love the more contrasty look.

[@gloalisha]

I’m obsessed with film cameras, and I think I always have been. Something I’m definitely going to introduce to my channel! I absolutely love cameras

[@abbiegrier207]

That last shot of the crosswalk series you shared, WOW. All your shots are beautiful though!!

[@sled_dog]

I love Gold 200. It's my favorite color film. For BW work I use a rebranded 5222xx that's inexpensive and gives amazing depth and contrast.

[@0.sit.0]

THE KING IS BACK YESSSIIIIRRRRR

[@KingJvpes]

0sit0 🥶🥶🥶🥶😈

[@santiagomoncadamejia2218]

Hi, I was wondering what camera was used for the Crosswalk project. Also, I currently own a Canon Prima AF-8 and will start as a complete beginner with film photography, it is a new hobbie I decided to start. Whatever advice, tip or feedback I could get would be highly appreciated ;]

[@dwainetyncompany]

I’m just getting into film here. Not a student or a photographer by any means. Although I do love photography (and take pretty awesome, digital, photos). My mother brought me a bin with all her old college level education materials, her old camera (Minolta X-370) and a ton of old photos she took from around the early 90’s. I really admire black and white film and that’s really what I’m trying to focus on in my journey with this camera. Ilford HP5! When you said that film specifically I felt very good that I actually purchased a good black and white film without having done any research or anything. Thanks man, really. Old video, still helping! Your awesome! I hope your doing phenomenal out there man! Love your content and I’m just now discovering it! Fresh sub!

[@PiratePhD]

Best 35mm film (at least bang for your buck) is IMO Colorplus 200. Super affordable and I prefer the look over most more expensive films. Best looking film is Lomo 800. I love the grain it has and the colors are just lovely.

[@JamieMPhoto]

I just randomly tried Superia and discovered that I really like it so far, but had not discovered shooting it at 200 ISO. Time to give that a go ... Thank you!

[@truehardshuffle]

My local thrift shop just blessed me w a Pentax k1000, two lenses, and a carry case for only 25$ I'm so excited to get into film photography the elderly ladies at the shop said to stop by soon and show them my photos and that's exactly what I plan to do once I figure out what film I want to use

[@angelayang7753]

Thank you for uploading the samples to your video as well! It helped me choose some film rolls on my new film camera. (:

[@mudgie069]

I'm currently shooting just black and white with 35mm and the best bang for your buck has to be Fomapan 100/200/400 here in the UK anyway. Love HP5, Acros, Tri-X, Ilford Panf 50 and for colour I love Fuji Pro 400H (my favourite color film).

[@Noah-jw6ge]

I really like the Tmax400 and even Ektar100 (I shot it in summer and got awesome red skin tones which gives it a hot summer mood)

[@alanrivas2950]

fuji superia and gold 200 are my favorites

[@mikebraz25]

Porta is just fantastic and you know the picture will be as you see it. Yummy film

[@moneybagmando3882]

Looking into a film camera and your videos have greatly inspired me . Great work and awesome photos .

[@Guairenito]

Although many people gave crap to Agfa Vista I like what I got from my rolls of Agfa Vista 200. To bad I wasn't to much into film yet when it got discontinues so I didn't stock it up.

[@aarontimm]

My grandpa shot with Gold 200, he gave me the camera he bought and the 90's (Minolta Freedomzoom 90) and there was a few rolls of unused Gold 200 and a few complete rolls that I'll have to develop eventually that were in the bag the camera came in

[@donaldhollister8430]

Glad to have you post again! Givin me something to do with all this free quarantine time. You also motivated me to make my first film video that I just posted

[@kontraen]

Additionally to Ilford HP5+ I lately started to fall in love with Rollei RPX 400

[@popplerocks10]

not a bad find. Couple of months ago i found royal gold kodak 400 and fuji superia 200 at the thrift store for a $1 each

[@katjau_]

I fished out an old film camera out of my grandma's attic and I wanted to learn about film. Loved this video! It's very helpful seeing the examples and you go over everything :-)

[@ronin7168]

KingJvpes thanks for the clean ass videos. I'm getting into shooting film and your videos are so helpful.

[@kennethrank9489]

After watching many of your videos for a long time, I'm going to say what I think: "You have what they call 'it'".

[@blancblanc6547]

As someone who knows absolutely nothing about film photography and just happened to rediscover my dad's old film camera, thank you

[@u_u6308]

Photo at 6:42 looks like it was shot in Tacloban, Philippines. Kinda shocked because that's where I'm from!

[@berleyk]

Kodak gold 200 is my absolute favorite film can’t wait to shoot in tulum next week !

[@arricammarques1955]

B&W Kentmere 400 ASA offers grainer darker hues.

[@bwc1976]

I love Kentmere when I can't afford HP5.

[@fynnlucavideo]

Glad I stockpiled on Agfaphoto Vista 400 and Agfaphoto ct Precisa😍 These are really amazing film stocks.

[@avender93]

VERY newbie question lol: but when you talk about shooting a 400 speed film at 200, are you getting your lab/developing yourself with push/pull processing or are you developing normally with no push/pull and enjoying the effect? Same Q for the Ilford HP5.. my results with that have been relatively low contrast and I want to get more out of that. I have access to a dark room so I have been developing my own. Thank you!

[@dummgedaddelt]

Would be interesting for me too, I think he is talking about pushing and pulling though, otherwise the mentioning of the colour shifts would not make sense. (I'm super new as well to film btw, so don't take my word for it hahaha)

[@tomislavmiletic_]

Minoltagang? Since all my other film SLR cameras are broken (agin) and of course in this craziness I can't fix them, I pulled my dad's trusty Minolta srT303b (agin) to shoot some film...

[@jonvoxofficial]

Thanks for the review ! You should try Cinestill 800T and Ektachrome

[@JESUISOLLLY]

Question: When you want to overexpose on film, are you shooting at a higher ISO speed setting on a film camera? Or just a slower shutter speed. I.e Porta 400, is recommended at 400, are you over riding that?

[@ricardopalomera9886]

Superia 400 though! Just went on a binge of getting some fuji rolls from japan expired rolls and even the japanese variant Premium 400! also, if that agfa vista is produced in japan it should be fuji, but if it's produced in germany it's the original stock. I was able to pick up some of that expired german agfa vista 200 shot at 50 iso and man the look was awesome man absolutely. if you can, you need to try that out. Awesome video man big fan!

[@artofapril]

Thank you! As a newbie I found this very helpful! Maybe you could do one about decent cheap film? Since I'm so new I don't wanna waste money on nice film when idk what I'm doing. My first 2 rolls were completely blank and I paid $20 each to have them developed plus the film cost

[@graham_white]

go with kodak gold or a cheap fuji for color. they arent awful if you expose properly. or tmax for B&W. .. not sure why your first two rolls were blank but if they were both on the same camera it is probably camera related.

[@artofapril]

@@graham_white it is because they were exposed to light because I didn't know how to remove it properly 😬 I'm currently using a pack of Fujifilm extra 400 and the first roll turned out well! Just a little grainy. Illl look into those for sure

[@Katie12132]

definitely would make sure you're loading your film correctly because that is normally the issue when you get blank rolls. Make sure you're extending the film to where you need to when you load it.

[@gehmirausdersonne4791]

Also to recommend for night photos: CineStill 800 🙌🏼

[@DrCowinabox]

If only it wasn't so popular. It was going for 15-25 a roll last time I checked. It's good... Just not 20 dollars a roll good

[@arttafil6792]

If you can find some try Kodak techniniccal pan . Shoot it AT ISO 25. Develop it in Technidol LC at 50:1. Is no grain and you e the full grey scale!

[@isaacmurray187]

Thanks so much, this video is stupid helpful keep up the good work man

[@Quiparounddreams1999]

I love To use Fuji 400, but I have seen some sweet pics taken with Porta 400. And I don't know if you have shoot any Expired Kodak Kodachrome but it sometimes provides some interesting effects.

[@owRekssjfjxjxuurrpqpqss]

Agree on lomo 800. A lot of my favorite shots have been taken on it.

[@NicoleMarie-p2c]

I have a camera for film 35mm but don't have the film yet. How does it look like physically? And how does he use the film picture he used into his video?

[@godscola]

I personally prefer Ultramax over Superia, and Tri-X over HP5, but I love your take on all of these films! Lomo 800 all the way :)

[@Cocytus]

And the very last words "And As Always, Minolta Gang" earned a Subscribe. For me, for 35mm Film Cameras, it is Minolta or Nothing. I have one exception for a Pentax IQZoom 60 which was the Childhood Camera for me from the 90s my mother gave to me. She is Happy to see it actually being used again after over 2 Decades of Storage. I am Happy it still works like new. #MinoltaGang

[@Francesco420]

Hi, listen, I'm undecided between buying a canon z135 or a minolta riva zoom 140ex, both point and shoot, in your opinion which one can be the best or if maybe there could be another even better one especially for the functionalities?🤔

[@krazyhartin]

At 4:30 , black and white image at 1600 ISO, my jaw dropped!

[@beepboop7543]

I used to agfa vista from Poundland. Loved it so much. I wish I bought 100s of them and froze them.

[@twonictv2312]

Quick question, how can you shoot on different ISO levels with an anlogue camera. Doesnt the Film determine what ISO you will shoot??

[@abussin]

Will these work on my ae-1 I’m new to film and I feel like this camera might be a bit to much for me but this just seems so cool/interesting

[@winbangisdad4715]

Wow. They should bring back agfa vista! Love your shots!!

[@blorp8943]

i recently got into full mechanical cameras and i actualy cant wait to buy a roll to put in my camera

[@Dan-ke2rg]

How do you expose Kodak Gold 200? Overexpose like Portra 400?

[@mylesinthesky]

Loving all the different photos you got on each stock. I've just bought myself a roll of Lomo 800. Where would you say it performs best? I was intending on shooting it at night around city lights. Any tips? Thanks

[@renewii]

Typically gas stations, light on water reflexions. Neon and tungsten lights. Arcade games and so on...

[@gfeast4518]

I don’t even know where to start, as someone who is interested in getting into film/ photography. I see cameras at thrifts but they’re generally over priced and I’m unsure whether they even function. Same with ebay seems like an expensive gamble but I really want to start trying it out

[@JayLilyLoves]

Hello, can someone help me with this question? I didn't see an answer in the comments... When he talks about lomo 800, and "overexposing to 400", how does that work, wouldn't over exposing be pushing the iso higher, to 1200? What am I missing here? Thanks!

[@mike_yphoto6692]

kingjvpes!!! 🔥 My favorite film is probably portra 400 but too expensive lol, i use only on occasion. I mostly use bang for your buck films like superia 400 or ultramax 400 because im cheap! 😁 I wish they would bring back agfa vista 400! I want to try lomo 800, for black and white, pushing hp5 to 800 is the best for me for street! 👌🏼

[@KingJvpes]

Mike_y Photo 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@marcotp9]

Can someone explain me when you shoot 400iso film at 200 on the box (has he says a couple of times) what do you put on the light meter? 400 or 200?

[@paulinamolinari4099]

I actually don't know, but I would think you meter at 200 to guarantee you're actually overexposed

[@aaronshapiroedc]

Question -- when you shoot these films at different ISOs are you also compensating in processing? For example: If you shoot Superia at 200 are you asking your lab to pull a stop? Or with HP5+ when you shoot at 800 are you then pushing a stop when you develop it? Or are you just letting it ride at box-speed processing??

[@256k_]

duuuuude agfa! i miss that film! i was scanning super old negatives the other day and found a couple of agfa rolls and the colors on those looked sooo good and unique. such a shame that it's discontinued.

[@tobiasschmidt1662]

Very nice video. I prefer fp4 to hp5, especially in 120mm, but that's only my personal preference

[@brittohuizar]

Question - you mentioned lomo 800 but the link below is lomo 400, which one is better ? Ty!

[@nikooovisuals5112]

Im fairly new to film photography, how do u shoot different ISO on a film? Like u say that u shoot 800 ISO on a 400 ISO film, isnt that given by the film and u change the shutter speed and f.stop only? Or how does that work? I shoot on a Canon FT QL camera with the 50mm f1.8 lens

[@itsdoncartagena6485]

Whats a good film to use for a snowboard trip, im using the Canon sure shot tele point and shoot camera

[@visualtherapist4290]

I'm trying to get a creamy texture, with a bit of vibrance, which one would you recommend? I like the look of potra 400, but you're the expert!

[@brendonlim3455]

Omg I have a few of the agfa film you talked about. Cant wait to use them!

[@bwc1976]

Great to see you again, I've been out of shooting film for a couple years but hoping to start again soon. When I made black and white prints for school I always used Tri-X, but now that I scan my negatives I like HP5 because it's easier to add more contrast to a scan that doesn't have enough than to fix a scan that has too much. When I don't have the money for HP5 I like Kentmere 400 which seems to have similar contrast/tones but somewhat more grain. I've never been a big fan of 200 speed films in general, but I remember a roll of Gold 200 came with my first ever film camera and I have nice memories of shooting that first roll. Fuji Superia 400 is relatively cheap and easy to find at Wal-Mart these days, in fact I'm about to load one right now. Haven't tried Portra 400 or Lomography 800 so far, but would like to some day along with Ektar 100.

[@lilibeeeee]

Super helpful video for a beginner like me. Thank you so much!!!

[@Delloren]

He mentioned LOMO 800 but the link in the description is for 400. Were the photos shown in the video with LOMO for the 800 or 400?

[@jamesmorrison-knight3477]

Great vid! You mentioned that it's better to try and get the Agfa Vista when it's not overly expired. But have you tried shooting expired film much? Personally I really enjoy experimenting with it. Can be unpredictable, but it can also be really exciting!

[@ishmaelsantos2275]

Great video. These pictures are great!!!

[@JoshTheCollins]

I usually just shoot HP5 and UltraMax, but I ordered like 20 different rolls on BNH the other day. I’m really excited to try out Portra and see what the hype is about.

[@verybeardy]

Thanks for the video! But did I get it wrong? Why you saying that lowering the ISO is actually overexposing the picture? Isn't it vice versa?

[@Coderedpirate]

Just discovered my dad had an old fx-3 laying around that he recently dug up. Coincidentally, I was just looking up Olympus Mju IIs on the internet the day before. Never shot with a SLR film camera, but I’m beyond excited to start!

[@francisco5434]

A Yashica FX-3 was my first 35mm. I bought it when I was on my first military assignment back in my Air Force days. I got it second-hand from a pawn shop. Fully manual with a basic meter if I remember correctly (it was about 40 years ago.) Definitely a good camera to learn film on. I tried to wear that camera out, but it just kept going. I did some great black and white, color, time-exposures, night photography, everything. I would ride a bicycle off base and just go on photo safaris. I hope you have as much fun learning as I did.

[@Coderedpirate]

@@francisco5434 funny story, but my dad actually got his fx-3 on one of his deployments when he was in the navy over 40 years ago as well! Camera's definitely still going strong, considering about enlisting as well to have a new experience and hopefully travel. Thank you for your service!

[@francisco5434]

@@Coderedpirate Funny coincidence. Back then, the Morale and Welfare departments had photography shops on base and you could develop your own film, do enlargements, everything. I just didn't know until it was too late and the funding was cut. I can say the military life helped me a lot. It got me out of my dead-end options in an Idaho small town. I got to travel to foreign lands, experience other cultures, try new cuisines, walk in the steps of master artists and in the halls of kings. Overall, it is a great experience. I recommend it highly. Each branch of service has something to offer depending on what you are looking for. The Marines and Army have technical jobs but are more combat oriented than the other branches and tend to spend a lot of time in temporary field locations from what I gather. The Air Force and Navy tend to have better facilities and funding, so nicer places to stay and work in, although the Navy deploys to sea for long periods of time. The Air Force was a good fit for me as the technical training was excellent, the facilities and food were top notch. I got to stay in one location for a couple years as a single airman, so when I was assigned overseas, I had time to explore by train, bus, etc and go visit major cities, museums, and learn history first hand rather than a quick stop going ashore from a ship. My friend from school went Navy and he saw way more of the world than i did, but I got to take my time and get a better experience. If you join, find out what is available and take advantage of anything that builds your future. Education benefits are something everyone should get started in. If you already have it, consider going the Officer route. Either way, have a plan and use your time wisely. Good luck.

[@trisx5419]

hi, have you tried Kodak M35 Reusable Film Camera & Harman Reusable Film Camera? if so, which one do you think is better? or any recommendations for beginners? thanks!

[@ethanstrom]

Thoughts on lomo 800 vs 400? Does 800 have any characteristics that 400 would lack color-wise?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Man, gotta get my hands on some of that Lomo 800!

[@mylesinthesky]

Just bought some last week for the first time and can't wait to shoot it!

[@katelinlaird7005]

BUT WHERE DO I FIND IT

[@theoldcameraguy]

Katelin Laird If you find out, let me know😆

[@mylesinthesky]

@@theoldcameraguy seems pretty abundant here in Taiwan... so if you really can't find it and really want it then try ordering some film from Asia. Film seems to be cheaper here too I've found.

[@JayyandKat]

I have some cinestill 800 but I have been afarid to shot it! But with your tips I’ll definitely try it now📸

[@Jelly452527]

You're not gonna credit Willem Verbeeck for the portraits you used at 1:10?

[@jaythesolotraveler669]

if there is a certain iso on the film box is that wat i set my iso to on my camera? (new to film cameras)

[@nikkibatts3580]

yes, new to film also. whatever the number is - is what you set your iso to i.e. Portra 400, set iso on camera to 400

[@kurocamera]

Interesting! How is the latitude of Lomo 800? Can it be over exposed two or three stops like Portra or not that flexible? Reason I shoot Portra is because I shoot meterless and I never have to worry about bad shots due to its great latitude