Ranking Film Stocks | Tier List

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Putting TMax3200 in D tier because it was misused seems odd.

[@nathanrobinson8396]

Right !!!!

[@ThingOfSome]

Your reasons for putting Harman Phoenix into the S tier ("2024 now and the fact that a company is making a brand new film stock") and that you give a pass to the same criticisms (constrasty, grainy, etc.) could also be applied to ORWO's color films you mentioned. Why so harsh to ORWO and lenient on Harman, which is just a branch Ilford? IMO, Harman's Phoenix's quality is really not reliable from the numerous reviews on this platform and elsewhere, something beyond what the film base's color or scanner used could justify. ORWO definitely is not free from drama either, but under the banner of "supporting new film stocks, especially color", ORWO should be there, too. Also, interestingly, Arista is just relabeled Fomapan. The spectral sensitivity of ISO 200 Fomapan is wider than 100 and 400, which is in the middle. Thanks for the ranking and photo samples!

[@63MacGuy]

T-Max 400 is my favorite film! I like FP4, fine grain. HP5, Foma and Kentmere are on the same level for me, I like both a lot. Really not sure why I don't shoot Tri-X anymore. It used to be my go to black and white back in the day. Expired Fujicolor 200. I may only shoot three or four rolls of color film a year, but I love the look of expired Fuji color film (2013)

[@BMV01]

400D has to be rated at 200 iso & processed normally for daylight shots or pushed 2 stops (1600) & processed at 1600 & it looks really good especially if shot at night.. If shot at box speed & processed that way the results are all over the place

[@kimcalvert332]

Thanks for the informative video. I appreciated your opinions on film stock. I’m revisiting my film days with my first camera Minolta X700 and your suggestions are helpful in learning about various stocks!

[@thirtyfiveeyes]

Thank so much for watching! I'm glad to have been able to help!

[@gavinjenkins899]

HP5 S-tier, but Kentmere 400 B tier because of grain, when it has less grain than HP5? Mmmk... I've watched a few of these from different people, and every single one just does fan service to famous films when there's literally no reason to put them on top.

[@genobambino]

Fuji C200 is repackaged Kodak Gold 200. You're just wrong about Tri-X and T-Max. Otherwise very helpful and good sample images!

[@lucasthedukus]

Bruh you almost deleted me when you said 400d at D…… believe me when I say you. HAVE to shoot it in 120…. Easy A tier no doubt

[@thirtyfiveeyes]

I knew it was going to ruffle some feathers to shit on Cinestill a bit. I will try my hand at some 120 400d not that I have a medium format camera. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Davejust451]

17:02 min, I put TMAX P3200 in A tier because it is grainy and I love grainy pictures. It reminds me of photographs taken in the 19th century.

[@LaFuenteOnFilm]

HP5 is the GOAT, hands down!

[@linjicakonikon7666]

GOAT is a silly, juvenile term. The real meaning of it is "Getting Old And Tiresome".

[@Vadim.vangog]

Good review, very good, I completely agree, but... one more film is missing at the very top Kodak Professional Ektar 100, I am sure you will be satisfied with the colors)))

[@thirtyfiveeyes]

It's certainly on the list. I might grab a roll soon and shoot some so stay tuned!

[@Vadim.vangog]

I will definitely follow!)

[@CliperQ]

fyi Arista EDU is just repackaged Fomapan

[@tynova4672]

Why all the hate on BW grain? Me and so many others shoot fast BW FOR the grain. Also, Tmax over TriX? Just no.

[@sophustranquillitastv4468]

I don't like grain in black and white because it cause image to lose resolution, not look really sharp, and fussy like a picture with a lot of noise. It's okay if overall image not look like it lose some sharpness but I will freak out if some film that's not suppose to produce grainy image like Ilford Delta or PanF look grainy for some reason because that's not what I bought them for even if the picture still look sharp.

[@huyongquan6554]

Kodak Ektar 100 Kodak portra 400 Ilford delta 100 Ilford delta 400 Kodak chrome E100

[@thirtyfiveeyes]

All of these are definitely on the list now, thank you!

[@deniallif]

I lob ultramax ❤️

[@thirtyfiveeyes]

you and me both. Thanks for watching!

[@metalfingersfilm]

uhoh, prepare for the hate, my man, haha.

[@thirtyfiveeyes]

Surprisingly not as much as i was anticipating haha.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

Don't do a video like this until you're a better photographer. Your examples offered NO clues as to the attributes of each film.