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Kodak Tri-x 400TX Black & White Film

kodak tri-x 400TX ＋ leica 21 f3.4 super angulon

Kodak Tri-X 400TX, the legendary black and white film, is included with the Leica 100th Anniversary Limited Edition M100 kit, which comprises of a Leica M-A and a Leica M Monochrom. Known as “the film that can be developed in water,” it is highly regarded in the photography industry and was favored by news reporters and Magnum photographers in the past. Its high dynamic range makes it especially useful for capturing candid and street photography, where there may not be time to adjust aperture and shutter speed.

While it has a wide dynamic range, it does not emphasize high and low lights, but rather has significant mid-tone contrast. This makes it suitable for both low and high contrast lenses. Although it may not be the sharpest film, it is still known for its sharpness.

One disadvantage of Kodak Tri-X 400TX is that its film base tends to curl, which makes it difficult to scan, especially with flatbed scanners like the Epson V series. However, the advantage of this curl is that the emulsion surface shrinks inward, reducing the risk of scratches and damage.

Leica Mini 3 Point and Shoot Cameras

It is a Budget

There’s no doubt about it, the world of cameras is a rich and varied one! With so many options out there, there’s something to suit every taste and need. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly camera, a high-performance model, a brand you love, or something with a unique design, you’re sure to find it. From affordable options for beginners to high-end luxury models, each camera has its own special charm and is perfect for different situations.

But, among all the other brands and models out there, the Leica Mini series of cameras has also caught a lot of attention with its unique positioning and charm. If you’re just starting out in the Leica family, the mini series cameras are a great choice. They’re built with quality in mind, but they also prioritize portability and style. The Leica Mini 3 is so easy to carry around! Its compact and lightweight body design makes it perfect for slipping into your pocket or bag.

Leica’s signature design elements and branding make this compact camera look lovely. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a camera that looks good and performs well. And it’s affordable, which is great if you’re new to photography and want to try out different cameras without breaking the bank.

Oh, and another thing! This is a pretty old film camera, so don’t think of it as a digital camera.

It is a LEICA

Leica is a German company that makes some of the best cameras and optical equipment out there. They have their main production and R&D centers located in Germany. But, it’s not like all of Leica’s products are made entirely in Germany. The lovely Leica mini3 camera is part of the Leica brand, but it might not be made entirely in Germany. But don’t worry! Leica has very high standards for product quality and craftsmanship, so it’s made to those standards wherever it’s made. I’ve used it myself and I can tell you it’s very reliable and of high optical quality!

It is a SUMMAR lens

The Leica mini 3 is equipped with a 32mm f/3.2 LEICA SUMMAR lens and is small enough to fit in your back pocket, so you can always take it with you! It’s the perfect camera to have on hand when you’re on the go. The Leica mini 3 is even lighter than the Leica CM with a 40mm f/2.4 LEICA SUMMARIT lens! And its lens reaches a lovely wide angle of 32mm, which is just perfect for travel. It’s so consistent with its positioning!

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Kodak Proimage 100 Color Negative Film

I used to have a beautiful dream of making everyone I photographed look more beautiful than they really were. Achieving this is actually not difficult with Kodak Proimage film, which is excellent for capturing portraits with warm, healthy-looking skin tones. What’s more, this film is also reasonably priced!

A good portrait film should have several key features, such as warm tones that whiten the skin, fine grain that enhances detail, and excellent exposure latitude that allows for shallow depth of field. In all these aspects, Kodak Proimage performs exceptionally well. Kodak is renowned for its mastery of color, especially when it comes to capturing skin tones. The colors in Proimage are harmonious and transparent, creating a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere.

One of the outstanding qualities of Proimage is its well-balanced colors that never overpower the subject, resembling the soft hues of watercolor paintings. The colors are transparent and vibrant without being oily, reminiscent of a jar of colorful candies. Besides portraits, Proimage is also perfect for capturing landscapes and street scenes, creating a transparent and watercolor-like feel. Street scenes captured with Proimage exude a peaceful and calming ambiance, which is quite different from the vibrant and colorful look of Kodak Ultramax 400.

While Proimage’s ISO 100 film is ideal for capturing images in bright daylight, it can also be used at night with good results, thanks to its professional-grade quality and high tolerance for different lighting situations. Nonetheless, given its ISO 100 rating, it’s still advisable to use it during daytime shoots whenever possible.

flesh-tone reproduction, color accuracy, and saturation.
Intended for room temperature storage.
Excellent latent-image keeping characteristics.
Printing characteristics similar to those of Kodak gold films.
The film of choice for portrait and social photographers.

Kodak ULTRAMAX 400 Color Negative Film My First choice!

Using film in this day and age is a poetic act – without applause, everything depends on oneself. Judging from its packaging, this roll of film should perform exceptionally well with blue tones, owing to its blue-colored box. The film is versatile and easy to develop, providing excellent imaging in low-light situations and capable of producing beautiful photos with ordinary cameras. As a high-speed ISO400 film, it is well-suited for capturing moving objects with fast shutter speeds. The film exhibits vivid colors, high contrast, fine grains, and is particularly well-suited for portrait photography.

For a film with high latitude, some photographers intentionally “push” the UltraMax film to ISO25, creating a warm tone effect. Additionally, the ISO400 film can also be used as an ISO6400 film when necessary.

As most of my shooting time is spent on the road in the early morning and evening, I require a film with a high speed rating. While increasing the shutter speed can be achieved with a large aperture lens, this film can activate many small aperture lenses, including zoom PS pocket cameras.

Kodak has demonstrated great expertise in color photography, even with a film like UltraMax that is designed for speed.

This offer is for 3 24 exposure rolls of Kodak Color Print Film ISO 400.
Great pictures in sunlight or low light, in action or still; The world"s most versatile 400-speed film choice.
Great pictures in a wide range of lighting conditions; Better pictures in low light; Sharper pictures with moving subjects; Extended flash range for better flash pictures; Reduced effect of "camera shake"; Better depth of focus capabilities.
Bright, vibrant prints; Consistent color under most lighting conditions.