Top 5 35mm Film Stocks You Should Try

Here are my top 5 35mm film stocks that you should use whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer in the film world.
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#top5 #35mm #film
0:00 - 0:44: Intro
0:45 - 2:13: Kodak Gold 200
2:14 - 3:41: Lomography CN 800
3:42 - 5:07: Kodak Ektar 100
5:08 - 6:47: FPP Eastman XX
6:48 - 8:53: Kodak Portra 160
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[@whoschrischu]

What is your favorite film stock?

[@err7273]

you

[@haydentrantham5047]

fuji pro400h

[@cloudsilver1]

Fomapan 100 because it’s mad cheap haha

[@jyc313]

For everyday shooting, I like Kodak colorplus 200. But, is it me or has film prices shot up? I’m back to shooting film after a year and half hiatus and one roll of colorplus 200 is ~$6-8. I used to get a roll for $2.99. Cheers bro, from the Bay as well.

[@BryHong]

By sheer number of rolls shot, it's HP5 Plus. So versatile and pretty economical as well compared to Tri-X. For general purpose cheap color film I like Fuji C200, it seems more consistent in daylight and overcast conditions than Kodak but if you're gonna be shooting sunsets then definitely go for the Kodak Gold.

[@ahrbs_]

I appreciate how you use your own words and analogies rather than regurgitate the same technical notes that other reviews often contain. Makes it more accessible. Great video! I’m also a fan of Gold 200, and Fuji Superia 400

[@whoschrischu]

yeah I'm very much "me" haha

[@mykosmos3976]

Thanks for the video! I recently just got into film photography and this is so helpful! I saw film comparisons and the first one that I really love is Ektar 100, quite surprised not a lot of people are into it?! The results are so lovely!

[@CO8848_2]

That Lomography has the special vintage look, so beautiful.

[@gallesina]

Having grown up with analogic cameras and turning into a bnw lover, I totally agree with you that it's completely different taking pictures with digital cameras and converting raw pics into bnw. The attitude when taking a bnw photograph is unique. For this reason, I've returned to my old Nikon analogic camera. And even if you have to wait for the results, I'm feeling so good with this "nostalgic" way of capture images.

[@BryHong]

Definitely agree the warm "Kodak look" seems a bit unnatural in overcast conditions and shade but looks great in direct sun, backlit by sun, or even situations where the subject is in the shade but things in the background are direct lit by sun. If I see clouds in the forecast it's time to load up Fuji :)

[@ahasver07]

what is the alternative for fuji? i have just picked up my analog camera after 15 years and i am mortified by the development! no fuji velvia in my country (and as i understand nowhere)

[@BryHong]

@@ahasver07 Fuji Velvia 50 theoretically still exists but if you want to shoot slide film be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for it. If you shoot negative film then you will only need to pay a leg 😂

[@feetsko]

Thank you for this! Love your dialogue! I’m a beginner at shooting film. I shoot with a d700 and I just picked up a never used F3. Your vid gives me a good idea where to start:) cheers!

[@zanolande719]

Thank you Chris, very helpful video 👏🏼

[@palmtreewhisperer]

Great Video !! I'm dipping my toes back into Film. This is a good start. I'll have to visit Brooklyn and test these out !

[@ChaChaDiaries]

I always have Kodak Gold loaded in my Olympus Epic for my EDC. You never know when theres a good moment to be taken :)

[@whoschrischu]

Gold Team

[@theironpumpkin]

Totally agree with shooting black and white film, your approach is much different and you are almost in another realm when it comes to composing. I've printed color film in black and white in my darkroom and never cared for the results. This is a discussion that I have with my students frequently about when to shoot in black and white and when to use color. You have a great eye for color, and I really like that you are showing us examples of your work.

[@whoschrischu]

the decision process between B&W or Color is a complex one. Timelessness is a huge pro with B&W photography. It's hard to achieve the same effect with color films. Like you said, composition is also affected by this too! The focus changes. Props to you for being a good educator to the next generation

[@tupapi4741]

2024 and I just picked up my first film camera (Olympus OM-2N) for a steal and this video was very informative to which film I should start practicing in. Thank you!

[@NaNaBamBam93]

I’ve actually never tried any other film stock besides Portra (only bc I’m new to film photography and it was what everybody recommended), but this video was super helpful in which other film stock I want to expand too! Will definitely want to try out the bw one and the Kodak Gold! I’m interested why you didn’t list out Fujifilm Superia or 400h though 🙃

[@highway65]

Super cool vid 🎉 Thanks

[@King-zo4vv]

This is definitely a video I'll be revisiting if I ever get into film photography, which I most probably will.

[@whoschrischu]

yessir!!!

[@mirandaisergio]

very good ill take a look at the first one. Thank you

[@whoschrischu]

very good

[@domsphotography]

I’ve used Eastman XX before and loved it, plus I’ve used some 250D which was leftover from one of the Star Wars films and sold off and spooled up for 35mm use.

[@whoschrischu]

I'm messing with some 250D now too! but that's SOO COOL

[@owenhaupt]

GOLD all the way!!

[@whoschrischu]

GOLD TEAM RULES

[@paulsager2097]

Try Kodak Gold 200 at ISO-100. I did some compares to the ProImage last year and find you can buy 6 rolls Gold for the price of 5 rolls of ProImage. Otherwise, the results are virtually identical. But, I much prefer Ektar over either, except the higher cost.

[@King-zo4vv]

This man using the basketball analogy reminded me of loki😭🤣 Awesome video brother!

[@whoschrischu]

oh totally. I had James Harden in my mind haha

[@King-zo4vv]

@@whoschrischu ahhahahahah

[@mariovega8426]

I mainly shoot black and white, so my film of choice is Kodak 400TX.

[@David1121Tito]

My top 5 :) 1. Lomography 800 2. Lomography 400 3. Cinestill 50d 4. Tri-X 400 5. Portra 800

[@ivan9066]

I love portra 160 but never got such saturated pics. Did you tweak your scans in Lr ?

[@ReimannPembroke]

Lomo going from 6th man to superstar like James Harden lol great video bro

[@whoschrischu]

That is legit the player I was describing x)

[@MultiSciGeek]

I regret not getting the Lomography 800 and Metropolis... I usually hate Lomo, but based on results those two films might be worth trying.

[@tylerhall6856]

Love this video! I’m about to buy Lomo 800 cause everything I’ve seen from that film stock is so good. Do you over expose or do you know if it can handle over exposure? Recently I shot portra 800 and shot it at 400 and loved the results. I’m wondering if it can handle it the same way. Thanks!

[@whoschrischu]

same exact way. I overexpose by 1 stop by rating it at 400. I don't know too much about its latitude, but I'm sure its great beyond 2 stops

[@tylerhall6856]

@@whoschrischu thanks so much! Can’t wait to give it a shot. 👍🏻🎞

[@brandoncusicanqu6478]

Starting off with colorplus, working my way up to portra

[@whoschrischu]

I still have yet to try Colorplus! I also want to shoot more Fuji C200

[@cameron2634]

What lab do you use in the Bay? I just picked up a used film camera and have been shooting around town for fun.

[@stedalejandro]

Try out JCH Streepan 400 for black and white bro it’s so nice and hella contrasty

[@matheusmoura9493]

First I like, then I watch. Never regret.

[@whoschrischu]

what a homie

[@geneyoon11]

Yeah…..I’m a portra boiiiii but not gonna lie that Fuji pro 400h you gave me blew my mind

[@whoschrischu]

ooooo lalaaaaaaa Fuji Pro 400H!

[@bengeeshoots]

good list. only thing i would add is Cinestill 800T.

[@whoschrischu]

that's a super fun film stock too. Just mad expensive. Using it (to me) feels like walking in a new pair of Jordan's. It's nice, but I'm super apprehensive to wear (moreso crease) them

[@bengeeshoots]

@@whoschrischu haha. yea, Cinestill is over priced still. i just picked up my first roll of Lomo 800 last week before i left Thailand.. i would’ve picked up more if i’d known it was so expensive in the U.S. tho !!

[@giampieromaietti]

I love ektar 100 (i like overexposing a little around golden hour) and portra 160. Gonna try out that black and white film and maybe even shoot kodak gold more :P

[@whoschrischu]

I've never (intentionally) overexposed Ektar. How did it hold up?

[@giampieromaietti]

@@whoschrischu really well actually. The image with the guy wearing a "patta" jacket is overexposed ektar 100. giampieromaietti.com/amsterdam-on-film

[@ssupngawang]

Chou, I have a question. Where to find those 35mm film cemera, I need them 😭😩

[@WHOPAINTEDDAT]

Which of these film choices gives the most vintage early 90s feel

[@theamazingeevee2045]

Yooo that Faris wheel at 3:14

[@whoschrischu]

one of my favorite shots from the XPan and Lomo 800

[@aristoioannidis7490]

CineStill 800T and BwXX.

[@colinwhite4710]

Cinestill 800T !!

[@vineethvish11]

I wanted to get into film photography. How should I go about it?

[@whoschrischu]

Buy a Canon A1, a Canon FD 50mm lens, and Kodak Gold or Color Plus (then go wild)

[@vineethvish11]

@@whoschrischu thank you!

[@Wisconsin.pikachu1]

Heyyyy fellow color blind photographer 😆 im always iffy about editing my photos because if it looks "normal" to me im sure its wrong 😂😂

[@jerryrichards8172]

Kodac was kodac Eastman. I'm wondering if this is that eastman.

[@bangtanforever7633]

Fuji Pro 400H 120, Fuji Industrial 100 35, Portra 160 35/120 😌 The Holy Trinity 😌

[@tomislavmiletic_]

5+ years of experience? Why not 40? 😁 Anyway, IF I shoot colour negative film these days, it's Kodak Ektar, period. That film stock is however not my number one ever, that prise goes to Fuji Superia 100, which also had very tiny grain, great all do a little bit cooler colours, and it was CHEAP. However, sadly, it's discontinued years ago. We could say classic Fuji, damn... And for black & white film stock I'm really struggling to give my No.1 pick, but it boils down to one word, Ilford...

[@MrSteveBlank]

I now want to dust off my old Canon EOS50 and use stock for a bit☺ Iwas thinking of cheating and using the digital to get the settings until my brain starts remembering 😅

[@davymike761]

People who say well why don’t you convert your color negative to a black and white digital image have never set foot in a darkroom.

[@robdixon5016]

Im a slide film lover. Something great about slides projected or on a good light table

[@studiomangordon2933]

Yikes 😳 lomo 800 is $48 now !

[@Ry_Gordon]

Eastman is kodak

[@JonnyOgg]

That's 1 million dollars he has in his hand there.

[@jeremyrowlettmedia]

Ektar is my shit

[@whoschrischu]

issa blast

[@suvamsaha6076]

Fuji c 200 :'(

[@edwardschlosser1]

Wrong Kodak film. The Kodak Color Plus 200 is the best low ISO film with vibrant colors and it even looks great with a flash. Wrong on the 800 ISO too. The Portra 800 is the best 800 ISO film you can buy, and you can even push it up to 2 stops for low light flashless, color, photography. The Ektar 100 is garbage for most photography. The only place it works very well is in wooded areas where it pulls out the browns, and earth tones. The only one you got right was the Portra 160, and it's best for both portraits and landscapes because it renders the colors naturally. I also like the Ilford 3200 Black and white for concert photography, and while it's nominal ISO is about 1000, I find it performs well at box speed. The Kodak P3200 has too much contrast at 3200. I personally, if given the choice of only one film to use it would be the Kodak Color Plus 200. For black and white it would be the Agfa APX 100.

[@rolanjimenez2688]

264th view bb

[@whoschrischu]

ty bb. My favorite 264th viewer

[@MrDo0bie]

You a little late her dude. This was the 80's and 90's.

[@pancakelens75]

Yeah Lomo 800 is sublime but disappointingly overpriced

[@whoschrischu]

very very true

[@urwholefamilydied]

Portra is getting so much love because it looks very "vintage". It looks like analog film and not like your iphone or digital camera. But to be honest I'm kinda getting tired of that look. It's fine. I have some in my camera right now and after watching this video, I kinda regret buying it. LOL.

[@aristoioannidis7490]

CineStill 800T and BwXX.

[@whoschrischu]

Cinestill got the good good