10 Best 35mm Film for Beginners
Once you step into the world of film photography, the vast range of film available can be a little overwhelming. Choosing the right film is crucial as it will directly impact how your images look. From coloured film to black and white, every film comes with its own unique effect and look that it will bring to your photos. In this article, we break down the 10 best 35mm film for beginners, and hopefully, you will find a film that you would like to try!
Colour film recommendations:
1. Kodak Colourplus
A staple in every film lover’s arsenal! Kodak Colourplus produces beautiful warm tones and mid saturation in every photo. Its affordability and versatility makes it a great film to use every day.
Best for: Day photography
Estimated price: SGD$8 -11
Number of exposures: 36
2. Fuji Superia X-tra 400
This cool-toned film is great for landscape photography. Being ISO400, this film is versatile as you can use it for both day and night photography. It is also easy to use for beginners and you can expect beautiful photos to turn out every time.
Best for: Day and night photography
Estimated price: SGD$13-17
Number of exposures: 36
3. Fujicolour C200
If you would like to go on a photo-walk on a sunny day out, this is the film for you! Fujicolour C200 is a cool-toned film that has a wide exposure latitude which means that you can take photos under the bright sun without overexposing your shots.
Best for: Day photography
Estimated price: SGD$9-12
Number of exposures: 36
4. Kodak Ultramax 400
In love with the vintage aesthetic? If you are, you definitely have to try this film out. Kodak Ultramax has a strong yellow tinge, creating the perfect vintage look for your photos. It is also a versatile film for both indoor and outdoor shots.
Best for: Day and night photography
Estimated price: SGD$9-12
Number of exposures: 36
5. Kodak Proimage 100
At just $7, Kodak Proimage 100 is a budget-friendly film that is a must for any beginner to try. It is more suited for outdoor photos than indoor shots, and it works beautifully for portraits as well.
Best for: Day photography
Estimated price: SGD$8.50-11
Number of exposures: 36
6. Kodak Portra
Famous for producing beautiful portraits, give this film a try if you love to feature people in your photos. It is also a great film for capturing the golden hour! It is also suitable for indoor and night shots as well. Kodak Portra comes in various ISO, such as ISO160, ISO 400, and ISO 800. Choose one that best fits your photography style!
Tip: If you would like to experiment with more than one film at once, give our disposables a try here. We stock Kodak Gold, Superia, and even Portra film!
Best for: Day and night photography, depending on the ISO of the film
Estimated price: SGD$15-20
Number of exposures: 36
7. Kodak Gold
A beautiful warm-toned film that is perfect for everyday photography. It is very easy to get this film. It is relatively cheap as well, which makes it a great film to use freely without worrying too much about the cost!
Best for: Day photography
Estimated price: SGD$9.50-13
Number of exposures: 36
Black and white film recommendations:
8. Ilford Delta 100
A fan of taking landscape photos? Then, Ilford Delta 100 is the film for you. This film can produce beautiful landscapes and even macro shots with its fine grain and high contrast.
Best for: Day photography
Estimated price: SGD$8-12
Number of exposures: 36
9. Kodak Tmax 400
With its smooth grain and medium contrast, this is one of the best black and white film for portraits. It has a ‘smoothening’ effect on skin tones so that your subjects will turn out beautiful in your photos.
Best for: Day and night photography
Estimated price: SGD$10-15
Number of exposures: 36
10. Ilford HP5 X
It is a very versatile film with medium contrast. This film allows you to push to ISO1600 with no loss in quality! It also allows for night shooting without a tripod.
Best for: Day and night photography
Estimated price: SGD$9-13
Number of exposures: 36
BONUS FILM: Lomography 800
This is our favourite film! Lomography 800 is relatively affordable and creates beautiful results. Tip: it is essentially Portra 800, but ⅔ the price! Now that you know this, why not try shooting with this film today?
Best for: Day and night photography
Estimated price: SGD$36-45 for a 3 pack
Number of exposures: 36
With a wide range of films to try and experiment with, film photography can never be boring. Our advice to those starting out: try as many film types as you can, then pick a film and experiment with it for a while. Get to know the film thoroughly and how it can fit into your photography style. As always, do DM us on Instagram if you need any help with choosing a film or if you have any questions at all. Best of luck and happy shooting!
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