Film Guide

Choosing the right film can completely shape the look and feel of your photos. From cinematic colour and soft grain to contrasty black and white stocks, every film delivers its own character.

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Whether you're new to film photography or looking to try something different, this guide is designed to help you find the right stock for your shooting style, lighting conditions and creative vision — from everyday point-and-shoot photography to premium cinematic looks using Kodak’s latest AHU cine technology.

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Cine film colour balance

Originally developed for motion picture production, cine films are designed to perform under specific lighting conditions to achieve accurate colour and a consistent cinematic look on screen.

 

Some cine films are balanced for natural daylight, while others are designed for warmer artificial lighting commonly found indoors, on film sets and in nighttime scenes. Understanding the difference can help you choose the right film for the look and lighting you want to shoot in.

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Cine films are often identified by a “D” or “T” after the film speed number:

• D = Daylight balanced

• T = Tungsten balanced

 

For example, a 250D film is designed for daylight shooting, while a 500T film is balanced for warmer artificial and low light environments.

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Daylight vs Tungsten Balanced Film

Different film stocks are designed for different lighting conditions, which can dramatically change the look and colour of your photos.

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Daylight Balanced Film

Films like Nifty 250 are designed for natural daylight and outdoor shooting. They deliver more neutral colour under sunlight and bright daytime conditions.

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Best for:

• Outdoor photography

• Sunny days

• Travel and street photography

• Natural light shooting

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Tungsten Balanced Film

Films like Indie 500 are balanced for warmer artificial lighting often found indoors, at night or under neon and tungsten lights. This creates a more cinematic look in low light environments.

Best for:

• Night photography

• Indoor shooting

• Neon lights and nightlife

• Flash photography

• Moody cinematic scenes