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Compare real film samples. Choose your style.
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Black & White Film Rolls
Black and white film is all about light, contrast, and emotion. Simple, raw, timeless.
Explore how different films handle grain and tones, from soft to high contrast.
We offer black and white film development in Berlin for 35mm and 120.
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We develop black & white, C41, ECN-2 & E6 in Berlin.
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Color Film Rolls
Color film captures natural tones and real-life moments. Each film has its own mood — soft, warm, or vibrant.
Compare different stocks and see how they render color.
We offer C41 film development in Berlin with high-quality scans.
FAQ — Film Rolls Samples
What is the Film Rolls Samples page for?
The Film Rolls Samples page helps you compare real film photography examples before choosing a film roll. You can see how different black and white, color, and cinematic films look in real images, so it becomes easier to choose the right film for your style.
Instead of guessing from the box, you can look at the mood, grain, contrast, colors, and feeling of each film stock.
Can I compare different film rolls before buying them?
Yes. This page is made to help you compare different film rolls visually. You can look at sample images from black and white films, color films, and cinematic films, then decide which roll fits the kind of photos you want to create.
It is especially useful if you are new to film photography and do not know yet if you prefer soft colors, strong contrast, fine grain, rough grain, warm tones, or a more cinematic look.
What types of film samples can I see on this page?
You can find examples of different film types, including black and white film rolls, color negative film rolls, and cinematic film rolls such as Kodak Vision3-style ECN-2 films. The page includes examples from films like Fomapan, Ilford HP5+, Kodak Tri-X, Kentmere, Adox Scala, CineStill, Kodak Vision3, and other creative film stocks.
What is the best film roll for beginners?
For beginners, a good film roll is usually one that is flexible, affordable, and easy to expose. Films like Prisma 200, Crystal 400, Hardline 400, Midtone 200, or Push 800 are often good starting points.
A simple rule:
If you want color memories, start with color film.
If you want to learn light, contrast, and emotion, start with black and white film.
What is the difference between black and white film and color film?
Black and white film focuses on light, shadow, contrast, texture, and emotion. It removes color, so the image becomes more about shape, mood, and feeling.
Color film captures everyday life with natural tones, skin colors, atmosphere, and light temperature. Some color films look soft and warm, while others look more vibrant or cinematic.
Think of black and white film like a poem, and color film like a memory with temperature.
What is cinematic film?
Cinematic film usually refers to motion picture film adapted for still photography, such as Kodak Vision3 film stocks. These films often have a movie-like color palette, soft highlight handling, and a very atmospheric look.
Some cinematic films require ECN-2 development, while others may be prepared for C41 processing. Always check the product description before sending your film to a lab.
Berlin Photo Studio develops ECN-2 cinematic film in Berlin, along with C41, black and white, and E6 film.
Can Berlin Photo Studio develop the film rolls shown on this page?
Yes. Berlin Photo Studio offers film development and scanning in Berlin for several processes, including black and white, C41 color film, ECN-2 cinematic film, and E6 slide film. The page also connects film samples with the possibility to buy rolls and develop them at the studio.
Why do two people get different results from the same film roll?
The same film can look different because many things affect the final image: camera, lens, exposure, lighting, weather, development process, scanning, and even the photographer’s way of seeing.
Film is not a filter. It is more like an ingredient. The final taste depends on how you cook it.
Which film should I choose for portraits?
For portraits, many people like films with soft tones, natural skin colors, and gentle contrast. Color films such as Kodak Gold, Kodak Portra, CineStill, or Kodak Vision3-style films can work beautifully. For black and white portraits, Ilford HP5+, Kodak Tri-X, Fomapan, Kentmere, and Adox films can create strong emotional results.
Choose color film if you want warmth and atmosphere.
Choose black and white film if you want mood, simplicity, and timelessness.
Can I use these film samples to choose a film for a project?
Yes. This page is useful if you are planning a portrait session, street photography project, travel story, fashion shoot, zine, photobook, or personal archive. Looking at film samples helps you choose a visual direction before shooting.
For a soft everyday feeling, choose warmer color film.
For a raw documentary mood, choose black and white.
For a movie-like atmosphere, choose cinematic film.