Fujifilm 400 Color Negative 35 mm Film Review with Sample Photos! | A Classic Retro Film for any Camera

February 23, 2026

I love testing out film stocks and brands to see how they compare. The good news is, you can’t really go wrong with any of them, they just all have a different vibe! It’s rare that a film won’t turn out, unless it’s super expired or isn’t used correctly in the camera. For the most part though, standard 35 mm film is pretty foolproof. Some of my favorite brands are Kodak and Lomography, but lately I’ve been getting more into Fujifilm because it really has it’s own look to it. When I was a kid, my family used a lot of disposable cameras (you can find newer versions of these on Amazon and B&H Photo), and if you’re a child of the 80s or 90s, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Fujfilm Color Negative 400 was a common film used in those cameras and I’m sure you can picture exactly how those photos looked. You might remember the film name as Superia X-TRA 400 (you might still be able to find some expired rolls on eBay), but it has since been replaced with the Fujifilm Color Negative 400. What makes this film so special is this unique tint that Fujifilm has. There is a greenish element to the photos that make them feel more vintage and aged. While it’s not always my favorite when I’m photographing weddings because I’m typically outside in green grass and it ends up being too green, it’s a super fun film for capturing fashion, family & friends, architecture, travel, and other lifestyle imagery.

Model: Emi Haruko // Designer: Folly PDX // MUAH: Christina Carlsson

Fujifilm is one of those incredibly reliable brands like Kodak that has been around for years. The company was started in 1934 in Japan! And while some companies fizzled out when the digital revolution came to be, Fujifilm has been keeping up with cameras like the Fujifilm X-T5 and the X100VI. And I’m sure you’ve seen the Fujifilm Instax Mini cameras that are very popular. They definitely aren’t going anywhere anytime soon and are competing with some major brands like Canon and Nikon. I have plans to test out some digital Fujifilm cameras soon so make sure to check back in!

Obviously, the greenish hue and cool-toned elements are what make Fujifilm Color Negative 400 stand out, but it also has a lovely film grain that contributes to that vintage feel. I have a review on the Color Negative 200 version of the film, and you’ll find that one to be a bit less grainy because of the ISO speed. I find the Color Negative 400 to have the perfect amount of grain if you want your photos to look like film. And because it’s a 400 speed film, it is able to manage indoor and outdoor scenes fairly well. It’s kind of one of those all-around, perfectly versatile films that works for pretty much anything. This film tends to look a bit cooler overall than Kodak film, especially for portraits and especially in the shade, but you can easily warm up your photos in Lightroom if you need to. I just find it to be a super fun film that brings me back to the good old days. It also has such a fresh, yet retro appeal for fashion photography. I’ve included a handful of my favorite photos I’ve taken with this film below! Keep in mind, I didn’t really edit the coloring on these photos so that you can see the natural greenish tint and overall cool tones of the film. I typically would adjust the colors a bit more to fit my personal style, but for these images I left them fairly close to the colors of the original scan. I hope this helps you decide if Fujifilm Color Negative 400 is the film for you! If you’re on the hunt for the perfect 35 mm camera to use Fujifilm Color Negative 400 with, check out my blog post, Top 10 Best 35 mm Film Cameras for Beginner Photographers. :) For the photos in this blog post, I used the Canon Rebel K2 and the Minolta Maxxum STsi, in case you were wondering!

WHERE TO BUY FUJIFILM COLOR NEGATIVE 400 35 MM FILM

Amazon

B&H Photo

FUJIFILM COLOR NEGATIVE 400 DISPOSABLE CAMERAS

AMAZON

B&H Photo

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Ilford HP5 Plus 400 35 mm Film Review with Sample Photos in the Cotswolds! The Best Classic 35 mm Film Stock for Beginners

January 16, 2026

While I was packing for my trip to the Cotswolds in England, I knew I wanted to pack a few film stocks that I didn’t use very often. I wanted to be inspired and come home with images that were different than what I was used to. I have a tendency to choose Lomography Color 100 and 400 as my go-to film stocks, because they are affordable, versatile, and colorful. And then whenever I want the photos to be black and white, I just convert them in Lightroom, easy peasy. But when I first started shooting film in college, there was something truly special about shooting in black and white. The fact that you don’t have the option to convert it into a color photograph changes the way your mind composes the shot. You start to see everything in shapes and geometric lines. You pay more attention to contrast and light. In order to create a truly amazing black and white photo, you have to see the world in black and white. It just changes things. And that’s how I originally became obsessed with photography — by developing my first roll of black and white film in the darkroom and feeling the nostalgia and magic of black and white photography.

MY THOUGHTS ON ILFORD HP5 PLUS 400 35 MM FILM

I was excited to take a trip down memory lane and shoot with some black and white film rolls on my trip, and one of the 35 mm rolls I took with me was Ilford Hp5 Plus 400. Nowadays, when I’m shooting with black and white film, I catch myself wondering if I should have just brought color film with me and if I’m going to regret my choice. But once I got my film back from the processing lab, I realized this wasn’t the case at all. I was in love with the black and white photos. I loved the classic feel and the way the photographs took me back in time. With Ilford Hp5 Plus specifically, I loved the contrast and the deep blacks. The highlights have an overall light gray tone which makes them feel like they’ve been sitting in an attic and you're sorting through someone’s distant memories. There was so much history to the buildings and locations I was photographing anyway, and I think it was the perfect way to capture them.

The film is super sharp with just the right amount of graininess for a 400 speed film. While the blacks are dark, there is an amazing amount of detail in the shadows. If you’re looking for even more stark contrasted film, I recommend shooting with a 100 speed film like Neopan Acros 100 (I have a full review about this film on my blog here!). But 400 speed films are a perfect everyday film speed that work on sunny and cloudy days, in the sun or the shade. 100 speed films are really only for bright, sunny days if you’re shooting outside, but you’ll get less grain and a cleaner overall look. It’s really all about preference, but I find 400 speed films to have the perfect blend of both worlds. It still has the grainiess that makes it look like film, but it’s not as grainy as 800 speed film, and can handle more lighting scenarios that 100 speed film. If you’d like more black and white film recommendations, I have a blog post about my top 5 favorite black and white 35 mm films here!

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WOULD I BUY IT AGAIN?

Yes, without a doubt. One of the best things about this film is that it’s affordable too! Black and white films are typically cheaper than color films, and is great for beginners while you’re getting your feet wet so you don’t break the bank. Shooting film can be expensive, but I tend to buy my film in bulk which can usually save a little bit of money. I think my favorite thing about this film is that every single photo turned out. Even when I was inside a dark church or photographing that last minutes of daylight as the sun set, or in the dark, covered woods photographing flowers, they all turned out beautifully. This isn’t always the case with certain film brands. It’s a super reliable, versatile film that is perfect for traveling, that’s for sure. I have a few more rolls of Ilford HP5 Plus left and I can’t wait to shoot with it!

WHERE TO BUY ILFORD HP5 PLUS 400 35 MM FILM

My personal favorite place to buy film is B&H photo. They have fair, competitive prices and have SUPER fast shipping. It’s 2-day shipping for any order over $49, so that’s a pretty sweet deal to me! They have definitely saved me on a couple of occasions when I needed film last minute. Not to mention, they are sometimes one of the only online sites to carry specific, niche film stocks. Adorama is great photography & gear-based website too. Amazon is great for the convenience factor and sometimes has good deals on bulk orders of Ilford HP5 Plus, but it’s not always available there. Hope that helps in your search!

B&H Photo

Adorama

Amazon

Thanks so much for stopping by! I’ve included a ton of my favorite photographs from my trip below using Ilford HP5 Plus 400. There are a few photos from London too! I also have a full review on my blog about the camera I used for these photos, the Samsung Evoca Zoom 115. It’s an incredible little tiny point-and-shoot camera that is super cheap and has SO many amazing and fun features. I’ll be posting a YouTube video about that camera on my channel, Cameras & Cats, soon so make sure to stay tuned! You can subscribe to my YouTube channel here! And you can watch all of our videos from our 10-day hike in the Cotswolds on my channel too. Not to mention, I wrote a full guide that you can download for free here if you’re interested in taking a 102 mile hike through stunning farmland. If you want to get away from society, this is the way to do it, I tell ya.

<3 Myles Katherine

Kentmere Pan 100 Film Review with Sample Photos Using a Holga 120 GCFN Camera | The Best Affordable Black and White Film for Beginner Photographers

October 20, 2025

When I was planning my 16-day trip to England to hike the 102-mile Cotswold Way National Trail, I wanted to bring a handful of different film stocks I’d never tried before. I loaded up my film pouch with dozens of color and black and white film rolls, knowing I’d have to carry it all for 102 miles, but knowing at the end of it all, it would be worth it. Or at least, hoping it would be! There is nothing more exciting to me than capturing my travels on film. Taking photos on my phone of a place I’d potentially never be able to visit again in my lifetime, just doesn’t cut it for me. I need memorable, one-of-a-kind images that I could proudly hang on my wall.

Kentmere Pan 100 is one of those films I’ve seen time and time again when shopping online for film, but I’ve never tried because it just seemed too affordable. It made me question whether it could take photos that compared to some of the more expensive black and white film stocks, like Neopan Acros 100 or Ilford HP5. But, considering I had a LOT of film to buy for my trip, I didn’t want to spend my entire life savings on film. Kentmere Pan 100 is one of the cheapest black and white 120 films out there and is often considered a “student grade” film for those who are just starting out or don’t want to spend a ton of money on film. I’m honestly surprised I never tried this one out in college! It’s available in 35 mm and 120 formats, so I’ll have to try out the 35 mm version next!

When I was first scanning film from my trip, I could tell immediately I was going to love this film. There was a soft eeriness to it that perfectly complimented the old churches and buildings I photographed throughout my hike. I was surprised by the level of sharpness that such an affordable film offered. While its not quite as sharp as I’m used to for a 100 speed film, I added just a tiny bit of sharpening when editing in Lightroom and it turned out exactly as I’d hoped. One of the most exciting aspects of this film was how well it handled low light. Oftentimes, when I’m shooting with a toy camera like the Holga GCFN and I’m using 100 speed film, I have to make sure I’m shooting in extremely bright daylight with no shade whatsoever, in order to get the best images possible. However, with this film I noticed that it handled the shadows with ease, offering more detail that I would have expected. While it’s definitely not as contrasty as Neopan Acros 100 (one of my favorite black and white films), sometimes it’s nice to have images that start out a little more flat. That way, you can adjust the shadows and highlights to your liking. There is hardly any noticeable grain at all in this film, which is ideal for fine art printing because you can blow up your images rather large and still get clarity and smoothness. This would be a great film for darkroom printing, which is why I’m assuming it’s often used for students and photographers who are just starting their journey into film photography.

I honestly have nothing bad to say about this film. It’s incredibly affordable and is a perfect standard black and white film. While I personally prefer the tiniest bit more contrast, I still love how dreamy and nostalgic these images turned out. I will definitely be including this film stock in my future B&H orders (my favorite place to buy cameras & film!), especially because it’s cheap! But also because it’s easy to work with, offers great detail and sharpness for the price, and captured my hike in the Cotswolds exactly how I hoped it would. :) If you want to find out more about our hike, I have a full video series on my YouTube channel. You can watch it here!

WHERE TO BUY KENTMERE PAN 100 120 FILM

B&H Photo

WHERE TO BUY KENTMERE PAN 100 35 MM FILM

Adorama

B&H Photo

Amazon

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You can read more about my favorite black and white film stocks here or my favorite color 35 mm film stocks here!

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