Whether you’re just starting out with film photography or you’ve been shooting for decades, finding the right film stock can make all the difference in your images.
In this guide, we’ve gathered up all of the film stock reviews that have ever been published on Shoot It With Film. You’ll find in-depth looks at both color and black-and-white films, side-by-side comparisons, and a few experimental options for when you’re ready to push your creativity. Everything you need to help you choose your next roll of film with confidence.
We’ll break it down into six easy-to-browse sections (Click on the category below to jump right to that section.):
- Color Film Reviews – Individual deep dives and shooting guides for color film stocks
- Color Film Comparisons – Side-by-side tests to see how different films stack up against each other
- B&W Film Reviews – Reviews and shooting guides for classic and modern monochrome films
- B&W Film Comparisons – B&w film comparisons to highlight tonal range, grain, and contrast differences
- Experimental Film Reviews – Unique emulsions and creative films
- Everything Else – Film stock articles that didn’t quite fit in the other sections, such as instant film comparisons and the best film stocks for different shooting scenarios
Color Film Stock Reviews
From warm, golden tones to crisp, cool palettes, color film stocks each bring their own personality to your images. In this section, we’ll explore a range of emulsions, looking at how they render color, handle different lighting, and respond to various shooting conditions.
- Guide To Choosing A Color Film
- Guide to Choosing a Slide Film
- 7 Lesser-known Color Film Stocks Worth Trying
Kodak Films
- How To Shoot Kodak Portra 160
- How to Shoot Kodak Portra 400
- How To Shoot Kodak Portra 800
- My Year of Shooting Kodak Professional Film
- How To Shoot Kodak Ektar 100
- Creating Beautiful Portraits on Kodak Ektar 100
- How To Shoot Kodak Gold 200
- How To Shoot Kodak UltraMax 400
- How To Shoot Kodak ColorPlus 200
Fujifilm Films
- Why Fuji Pro 400H Might Be My Favorite Color Film
- How to Shoot Fuji Pro 400H
- How To Shoot Fujifilm Superia 400
- How To Shoot FujiFilm Superia 800 Film
Other Color Film Stocks
- CineStill 50D Film Stock Review
- How To Shoot CineStill 800T
- How To Shoot Lomography Color Film
- LomoChrome Color ’92 Review: Lomography’s 90s Inspired Color Film
- LomoChrome Metropolis Film Review
- How To Shoot Agfa Vista 200
- Elektra 100 Review: A Versatile Color Film from Flic Film
Color Film Comparisons
Sometimes the best way to choose a film is to see them side-by-side. Here, we’ll compare similar color film stocks so you can easily spot the differences in tones, saturation, and contrast. Perfect for narrowing down your favorites.
- Film Comparison: Kodak UltraMax 400 vs Kodak Gold 200 Pushed One Stop
- CineStill 800T vs Portra 400 Pushed One Stop
- Fuji Superia X-TRA 400 vs Kodak Ultramax 400 Film Stock Comparison
- Aurora 800 Film Review & Comparison with Lomography 800
B&W Film Stock Reviews
Black-and-white film is timeless, offering endless ways to play with light, shadow, and texture. In these reviews, we’ll cover classic and modern monochrome stocks. Whether you love a soft, vintage look or a bold, dramatic style, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
Ilford Films
- Ilford Black and White Film Guide – Which One is Right for You?
- Different Ways to Shoot and Develop Ilford HP5 B&W Film
- Shooting and Pushing Ilford Delta 400
- How to Shoot Ilford Delta 3200
- Ilford Pan F Plus 50 Review: A Perfect B&W Film for Sunny Days
- Ilford FP4 Plus Black & White Film Review
- Ilford SFX 200 Film Stock Review
- Ilford Ortho Plus 80 Film Stock Review
Kodak & CineStill Films
- Kodak Tri-X: Why I Love It & Why You Should Too
- How To Shoot Kodak T-MAX 400
- 3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Cinestill BwXX Film
- CineStill BwXX: A Newfound Love
Lomography & Other Film Stocks
- Lomography Black & White Film Guide
- Lomography Potsdam Kino 100 Black and White Film Review
- Arista EDU Ultra 400 B&W Film Review
- Arista EDU Ultra 100 B&W Film Review
- How To Shoot Fujifilm Acros 100 Film
- Bergger Pancro 400 B&W Film Review
B&W Film Comparisons
When deciding between b&w film stocks, side-by-side comparisons can be super helpful. In this section, we’ll put monochrome film stocks head-to-head to highlight their differences and see how each one handles light, grain, and contrast.
- Kodak Tri-X 400 vs Kodak T-MAX 400: Battle of Kodak’s B&W Giants
- B&W Film Stock Comparisons: Kodak Tri-X vs Ilford HP5 vs Kodak T-Max
- Ilford Delta 3200 at 1600 vs Ilford HP5 at 1600: High Speed B&W Film Comparison
- Using High ISO B&W Film: Ilford Delta 3200 and Kodak T-MAX P3200
- B&W Film Comparison: Are Kentmere 400, Rollei RPX 400, & AgfaPhoto APX 400 the Same Film?
- Kodak T-Max vs Ilford Delta vs Fuji Acros: Is The More Expensive B&W Film Stock Worth It?
- Lomography Lady Grey and Berlin Kino Film Stock Comparison
- Fujifilm Acros vs Acros II Film Stock Comparison
Experimental Film Stock Reviews
Looking for something a little more fun? Experimental films offer wild colors, unexpected textures, and creative surprises. These reviews explore unique stocks that can transform an ordinary scene into something magical.
- 5 Unique & Experimental Film Stocks You Need to Try
- LomoChrome Turquoise Review & How to Shoot This Experimental Film from Lomography
- How To Shoot Lomochrome Purple Film
- Amber D400 Review: A Moody, Cinematic Film from Reto
- How to Shoot Rollei Retro 80S Black & White Film
- How To Shoot Color Infrared Film
- How To Shoot Psychedelic Blues Film
- Experimenting with Revolog Kolor Film
Everything Else
Here, you’ll find a mix of film stock reviews, tips, and unique pieces that don’t quite fit in the other categories. It’s the perfect place to discover hidden gems to help spark new ideas.
- Polaroid and Instax Instant Film Comparison
- How To Shoot Fujifilm Instax Mini Film
- 3 Great Film Stocks for Summer
- 3 Great Film Stocks for Winter
- Best B&W Films for Landscape Photography
- How Low Can You Go? Exploring Low ISO Films
- Experimenting with Motion Picture Film: The Celluloid Collective Review
Whether you’re looking for the perfect portrait film, a versatile everyday stock, or something wild to experiment with, we hope this guide will help you explore the possibilities of analog photography one roll at a time.
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Charles Auger
August 15, 2025 at 4:45 pm
Wow! Absolutly the most interesting post ever. Lot of infos gathered in one post. That will become my reference for using and bying films. Many thanks to the team!!!
shootitwithfilm
August 16, 2025 at 2:04 pm
Charles, thank you so much for your kind comment! So glad you enjoyed the article!
Curtis Heikkinen
August 19, 2025 at 11:25 pm
Fabulous post! So nice to have such great information all in one place. I will be referring to it for a long time. Thanks for posting this and to the photographers who contributed to this.
shootitwithfilm
August 20, 2025 at 3:55 pm
We are so glad it’s helpful, Curtis! Thank you so much!