A Guide of Popular Film Formats - The Darkroom Photo Lab
120 film is still a very popular medium format film, especially with the recent popularity of the Holga. The 120 film format was originally introduced by Eastman Kodak for its Brownie No. 2 in 1901. It was the main format for amateur photographers and …
Medium Format Guide: Unveiling Mystery - The Darkroom Photo Lab
Jul 22, 2022 · All medium format film is 6cm wide and, depending on the frame of the camera, has varying lengths, including 6×4.5, 6×6, 6×7, 6×9, and even a panoramic 6×17. The length of the frame determines how many individual frames are available on a 120 roll of film.
Kodak 116-616 Roll Film - The Darkroom Photo Lab
This film format lasted up to 1984 when it was discontinued. If you respool 120 film onto 116/616 spools, 120 film can be used with cameras designed for 116 and 616, as can 70mm film. When developing, remember to ask the lab for your 116/616 spools back or they’ll be thrown away.
35mm vs Medium Format Film Comparison - The Darkroom Photo …
May 30, 2019 · The primary distinction of medium format film is the larger size. This size difference can be anywhere from two to six times larger than 35mm films. This larger film size produces images with much more resolution, allowing the photographer to create large prints without the noticeable grain that you would get with smaller format film.
110 Film - The Darkroom Photo Lab
Film comparison of 110 and 135 image sizes. The pocketability and ease of loading made 110 popular very quickly, creating enthusiasts for the camera and it’s film. The size allowed designers to carry a small pocketable camera that had an aspect …
620 Film - The Darkroom Photo Lab
620 roll film, introduced by Kodak in 1931 as an alternative to 120 film. 620 film was never able to gain market share on 120 film likely because professional photographers invested heavily in equipment around the 120 film size.
126 Film - The Darkroom Photo Lab
The 126 film cartridge is a roll film magazine for 35mm-wide film with a paper backing. It was launched in 1963 by Kodak for it’s range of instamatic cameras and in answer to consumer complaints about the complications involved with loading and unloading roll film cameras.
APS Film - The Darkroom Photo Lab
The Classic and Panromaic aspect ratios were accomplished with just cropping in on the images. One of the disadvantages of APS film was the film size, which was about 60% smaller than 35mm film. Also many film labs needed specialized developing equipment.
127 Film - The Darkroom Photo Lab
The 127 film is a paper-backed roll film, 4.6cm wide, originally designed to store eight pictures in 4×6.5cm format. It was created by Kodak for their Vest Pocket model – hence 127 was often called Vest Pocket film .
Top Medium Format Cameras for Every Occasion!
Nov 6, 2024 · The Darkroom’s Commitment to Medium Format Film. At The Darkroom, we’re more than just developers—we’re medium format enthusiasts. Every camera on this list has been tested by our team, and our lab is fully equipped to handle 120 film with the utmost precision.