p.1 #1 · Light Lens Lab: Film Project Announcement
From Light Lens Lab:
We are excited to announce that, to celebrate this special occasion, we will begin researching, developing, and producing photographic and cinematic films.
Our initial research has yielded promising results. Our first emulsion test indicates that our black-and-white T-Grain silver halide structure research has succeeded. We conducted a test shot using our Seagull Upgrade Project TLR Camera. However, the antihalation layer was not applied to the film during this testing phase. A new antihalation layer will be utilized for future films.
Our goals for this project include researching, developing, and producing films through the following development processes:
Black and White film with T-Grain Structure, with speeds ranging from 100 to 1600
C-41
E-6
Instant Peel-Apart Film
ECN-2 for cinematography
And more in the future
We also aim to produce films in various photographic or cinematographic formats; please stay tuned for future releases.
The Film Project will utilize our newly developed proprietary machine and emulsion process, allowing us to be self-sufficient in our production.
This film project will be marketed under a different brand name, so please stay tuned for future updates!
For more information, visit the Light Lens Lab official announcement page:
p.1 #4 · Light Lens Lab: Film Project Announcement
I welcome more competition in the film market, but so far I have been disappointed since all the new upcoming manufacturers adapted to the high price levels from Kodak Alaris and Ilford instead of challenging them with significantly lower ones. Wouldn't be surprised to see also here - even made in China - including implemented tariffs about the same price level compared to other manufacturers.
Personally I want to see film prices at pre-pandemic levels. Yes, inflation kicked in etc etc - but with more competition in the market especially for B&W films, prices should be going down and not up.
p.1 #5 · Light Lens Lab: Film Project Announcement
retrofocus wrote:
I welcome more competition in the film market, but so far I have been disappointed since all the new upcoming manufacturers adapted to the high price levels from Kodak Alaris and Ilford instead of challenging them with significantly lower ones. Wouldn't be surprised to see also here - even made in China - including implemented tariffs about the same price level compared to other manufacturers.
Personally I want to see film prices at pre-pandemic levels. Yes, inflation kicked in etc etc - but with more competition in the market especially for B&W films, prices should be going down and not up. ...Show more →
I'd like to see everything at pre-pandemic prices, but sadly, that ship has sailed...
Most of the 'new' color film emulsions (i.e. the ones not produced by Kodak) have revealed the insane engineering marvels that we are lucky to receive from the company in Rochester. It appears that creating a black and white emulsion is like assembling a Model T and making a color emulsion is like designing the Starship Enterprise. They aren't in the same league...it's barely the same sport...(hence why the new-comers are...um...not to many people's taste).
I'll be excited to see more competition in the marketplace. More is more...in this case.
We'll see what LLL is able to bring to market from that list. I love the ambition, though!
p.1 #9 · Light Lens Lab: Film Project Announcement
if anyone says they wish they would make a Kodachrome film, I am going to go over to their house and let a little bit of air out of their front bike's tyres, and add a little to the back tyre.
p.1 #10 · Light Lens Lab: Film Project Announcement
Desmolicious wrote:
if anyone says they wish they would make a Kodachrome film, I am going to go over to their house and let a little bit of air out of their front bike's tyres, and add a little to the back tyre.
Hey! I just posted a bunch of Kodachome pictures in the Finally Digitized thread! Ifv they ever do make peel apart instant, I hope it's better than the current SX-70 film.
p.1 #12 · Light Lens Lab: Film Project Announcement
Desmolicious wrote:
if anyone says they wish they would make a Kodachrome film, I am going to go over to their house and let a little bit of air out of their front bike's tyres, and add a little to the back tyre.
There's at least six threads on photrio about LLL bringing back Kodachrome.
Well...maybe...I don't know. I haven't been on photrio since board 36 was created.
p.1 #13 · Light Lens Lab: Film Project Announcement
I respect the goal and I am rooting for them, but Velvia, Portra, Acros, FP4, HP5, and Retro 400S cover all my film needs. Will keep my eyes open in case they bring something novel to the table.
p.1 #15 · Light Lens Lab: Film Project Announcement
raizans wrote:
I might be waiting for 10 years, but I guess I’ll hold onto my Polaroid packfilm cameras.
You can still get packfilm, but it costs about $25 per photo when you buy the Supersense packfilm (currently listed as sold out but I think they're working on new batches)
p.1 #17 · Light Lens Lab: Film Project Announcement
Even if they bring back a Kodachrome style film...who is gonna develop it?
One without the other is kinda useless.
Also...I assume that LLL aren't actually the manufacturer for any of these theoretical films. Someone is just white labeling it for them to their specs...which is totally fine (and probably for the best). Maybe Yes! Star, who is making C200 and C400 for the Asian market (?)...Maybe Lucky...I'm sure there are others...China is a big country after all...
