Stephen Paul Young Photography
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Film Reviews offers experience-based assessments of 35mm and medium format film stocks.
Rather than lab charts or technical extremes, these reviews are grounded in real shooting conditions — landscapes, wildlife, and everyday environments. Each review considers tonal response, grain, exposure latitude, and how a film behaves in practice.
The aim is to help photographers choose film stocks that suit their way of working, not just their technical preferences.
Fast black and white films are often judged by how far they can be pushed. Fomapan 400 takes a slightly different approach. It offers speed and flexibility, yes — but it still feels rooted in a more traditional way of seeing. This is not a slick, ultra-modern ISO 400 film designed to disappear into the…
There’s something quietly reassuring about slower black and white films. They don’t rush you, don’t flatter mistakes, and don’t pretend to be something they’re not. Fomapan 100 is exactly that kind of film — traditional, deliberate, and refreshingly honest. Often overshadowed by faster stocks and modern emulsions, Fomapan 100 doesn’t shout for attention. Instead, it…
A Film With a Bad Reputation and a Beautiful Soul Every so often, a film stock appears that splits opinion down the middle. Some photographers praise its character; others warn you off with raised eyebrows and cautionary tales. Lucky SHD400 is one of those films — cheap, moody, imperfect, inconsistent… and yet strangely captivating. During…
Read Kentmere Pan 400 Review and how it performs for street and travel photography. Sample shots, tips, and why this budget B&W film is worth trying. If you’re searching for a high-speed, budget-friendly black and white film, Kentmere Pan 400 might be the versatile workhorse you need for street, travel, or daily documentary photography. I recently tested it…
My real-world Kentmere Pan 200 Review; If you’re looking for a versatile black and white film that won’t break your budget, Kentmere Pan 200 is worth considering. I tested it in real-world conditions using my Canon AE-1 Program and Canon 300V to see if it could become a reliable go-to film for everyday shooting. Below, I share my personal results, tips, and practical…
Discover below why I chose to do a Kentmere Pan 100 Review. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly black and white film, Kentmere Pan 100 is often recommended in film circles. I recently shot a few rolls with my Canon AE-1 Program and Canon 300V to see if it lives up to the praise it gets for affordability, fine grain, and a…
As a photographer, I’ve always been drawn to the film texture and emotions that film grain can evoke. There’s something inherently nostalgic and raw about grain—especially when it’s deliberate, when it’s part of the creative process rather than a byproduct. My recent experience pushing Kodak Tri-X 400 to ISO 800 reminded me just how essential…
Potsdam 100 Review Lomography’s Potsdam KINO 100 is often lauded as a fine-grain black and white film, drawing inspiration from classic German cinema. However, after using this film during the New Forest Fairy Festival at Burley, I find myself somewhat underwhelmed by its performance thus, this is my Potsdam 100 review. Pros and Cons List…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 has earned its reputation not through technical perfection, but through forgiveness. It is a film that tolerates uncertainty, adapts to changing light, and rewards photographers who value responsiveness over control. When HP5 is pushed to EI 800, it does not simply become a low-light solution — it becomes a different expressive…
Grab your camera, and let’s immerse ourselves in the captivating world of Fomapan ISO 200.