Contax 645 Photos Using Lomography Berlin Kino B&W 120 ISO 400 Film

 

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I don’t use my Contax 645 as often as I’d like. Mostly because it’s gigantic and I’m terrified of breaking it. But every time I use it, I’m reminded of how incredible it really is. By far, it is the best (and most expensive!) film camera I own. I posted a full review of the Contax 645 here if you’re interested in reading more about it! I also have a fun YouTube video about it here. Today, I wanted to share a full roll of Lomography Berlin Kino 400 film using the Contax 645. This film is super grainy and cinematic and truly creates a vintage film vibe, if that’s what you’re going for. It reminds me of Dracula or Frankenstein (or any of those old vintage black and white movies) and would be perfect for any sort of spooky Halloween photo shoot. The first few photos were shot in Richmond and the Smoky Mountains, and then the last half of the roll was shot with local Richmond musician, Pat Absent. He is a super talented person and is currently working on his next full-length album!

The grain of this film is what really makes it stand out. With the Contax 645 I often feel that the photos are too perfect, so I love that the Berlin Kino film adds a bit of mystery and intrigue. Plus, I just love black and white film. :) I definitely want to try this film out again in the future. It may be a bit too grainy to use with a camera like the Holga or the Diana F+, but would work well with any pro-level film camera, for sure. Berlin Kino can sometimes be difficult to get your hands on, but you can always try out one of Lomography’s other black and white films, like Lady Grey or Earl Grey. They usually offer these films in both 120 format and 35 mm. Personally, I always love trying out a new film stock. It makes it even more exciting when you get your film processed and finally get to see the images!

WHERE TO BUY

Berlin Kino 120 film on Adorama

Lomography Berlin Kino 400 120 film on eBay

Berlin Kino 400 35 mm film on eBay

OTHER BLACK AND WHITE FILM STOCK BY LOMOGRAPHY

Lomography Earl Grey 120 film on eBay

Lomography Earl Grey 35 mm film on Amazon

Lomography Lady Grey 120 film on Amazon

Lomography Lady Grey 35 mm on Amazon

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Kodak GC/UltraMax 400 Color Negative Film Review with Sample Photos in Japan with a Nikon FE2 35 mm Film Camera

In my experience, you can’t really go wrong with any Kodak film. It’s affordable, saturated and reliable. If you’re like me though, you probably want to have at least some idea of what you’re getting yourself into before purchasing film for your camera. So I wanted to share a few of my favorite photos that I took in Japan using Kodak GC/UltraMax 400 Color Negative 35 mm Film. Of course, depending on the camera you use, your images will be slightly different in terms of exposure and sharpness. I was pleasantly surprised by the bright color tones of this film and the full, deep saturation. Before using this film, I hadn’t really heard much about it. It’s not one of those films that people talk about like Kodak Portra or Kodak Gold. But I found the tones to be true and accurate, with beautiful handling in the shadows and in bright environments. I found the skin tones to be lovely as well - not overly orange or off-color. As a 400 ISO film, it is a little bit grainy, but personally, I don’t mind - it gives it that true “film” look. Plus, we had quite a few cloudy days while we were in Japan and the 400 ISO allowed me to get sharp, bright images in lower light environments. I actually find this film to have a cinematic vibe to it too that I wasn’t expecting! I used a Nikon FE2 for all of these photos, which is an amazing camera. You can read more about it here. Or you can watch my YouTube video about the Nikon FE2 here! As you’ll see, I took quite a few multiple exposures with this film and I’m obsessed with how they turned out. There was great detail in the highlights and nothing ended up over-exposed, which is always great if you love creating multiple exposures like I do. :)

I’ve included a ton of sample photos below using Kodak GC/UltraMax 400 Color Negative Film so you can get an idea of how the film handles in various lighting situations and distances. If you have any questions or comments, please share!

Purchase Kodak GC/UltraMax 400 Color Negative Film on Amazon!

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Kodak GC/UltraMax 400 Color Negative 35 Film Sample Photos

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