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Film & Processing · January 15, 2026

Wrapped in Futura: Rediscovering Ilford XP1

Ilford XP1 – Chromogenic B&W in Medium Format Posted in: Film Stock Profiles | Tags: Ilford XP1, Chromogenic Film, 120 Format, Black & White, C-41 B&W 🧪 A…

Film & Processing · January 15, 2026

Black & White, Color Chemistry: My Time with BW400CN

Kodak BW400CN – C-41 Black & White with a Twist Posted in: Film Stock Profiles | Tags: Kodak BW400CN, C-41 Black & White, Chromogenic Film, Expired Film,…

What Is Darko
Film & Processing · January 12, 2026

What Is Darko’s 5289 (800T)? A Peek Into This Mysterious Stock

Darko’s 5289 – A Closer Look at This Mysterious 800T Film Posted in: Film Stock Profiles | Tags: 5289, 800T, Darko’s Film, Motion Picture Film, Tungsten…

Getting Dizzy
Film & Processing · January 8, 2026

Getting Dizzy: Cutting and Loading the Dizzy’s Film Batch

Dizzy’s Cut – From Movie Set to 35mm Legend Posted in: Expired Film Chronicles | Tags: Dizzy’s Cut, 500T, Motion Picture Film, Behind the Scenes, Limited…

Film & Processing · December 17, 2025

Live Now: Agfa Vista 200, Kodak 400 B&W (C-41), and More in the Shop

Expired but Vibrant – Agfa Vista 200 (2004) in the Wild Posted in: Expired Film Chronicles | Tags: Agfa Vista 200, Expired Film, Color Negative, 35mm…