List of discontinued photographic films


All the still camera films on this page have either been discontinued, have been updated or the company making the film no longer exists. Often films will be updated and older versions discontinued without any change in the name. Films are listed by Brand name.
Photographic films for still cameras that are currently available are in the List of photographic films. Films for movie making are included in the List of motion picture film stocks.

ADOX

was a German camera and film brand of Fotowerke Dr. C. Schleussner GmbH of Frankfurt am Main, the world's first photographic materials manufacturer. In the 1950s it launched its revolutionary thin layer sharp black and white kb 14 and 17 films, referred to by US distributors as the 'German wonder film'. In the 1970s Dupont the new owners of the ADOX brand sold the recipes and machinery of the film to Fotokemika in Croatia who continued to produce the films according to the 1950s ADOX formulas under the Efke brand.

Black and white film

MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
ADOXKB 14 / R141952- 1973T20B&WPrintOrtho-panchromatic classic 1950s single layer emulsion. KB = 'Kleinbild', R = Rollfilm.Germany135, 120, Sheet filmEfke KB25 & R25
ADOXKB 17 / R171952- 1973T40B&WPrintOrtho-panchromatic classic 1950s emulsion.Germany135, 120, Sheet filmEfke KB50 & R50
ADOXKB 21 / R211952- 1973T100B&WPrintOrtho-panchromatic classic 1950s emulsion.Germany135, 120, Sheet filmEfke KB100 & R100

Colour reversal (slide) film

The ADOX brand for photographic films was revived by Fotoimpex in 2003 initially rebranding the Efke films as ADOX CHS Art. After Fotokemikas closure, ADOX subsequently revived the KB100 film as ADOX CHS II.

Colour negative film

AGFA

Originally founded in Berlin, 1867, its name was changed to AGFA in 1873. The Wolfen factory was established in 1910 and the original Leverkusen works around the same time. By 1925 under IG Farben, Wolfen was specialising in film production and Leverkusen photographic paper. After the war, Agfa was split into two companies: Agfa AG, Leverkusen in West Germany, and VEB Film und Chemiefaserwerk Agfa Wolfen in East Germany. Initially both companies produced films under the AGFA brand with the same names, such as Isopan F. To distinguish them, the film edge markings were L IF for Agfa Leverkusen, and W IF for Agfa Wolfen. After 1964 films from Wolfen were rebranded ORWO. See separate listing. Trading of materials however continued between plants.
Agfa AG, which saw major investment post war in 1952 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer was subsequently merged with Gevaert based in Mortsel, Belgium in 1964 to form Agfa-Gevaert with Bayer subsequently acquiring full ownership of the merged company. Agfa-Gevaert film products continued to be sold under the AGFA 'rhombus' brand. The Mortsel plant specialised in commercial films including aerofilms and Leverkusen in consumer films. Following a public flotation in 1999 Agfa-Gevaert Group became independent from Bayer. The consumer film division, Agfa in Leverkusen, Germany was spun off into a new company AgfaPhoto in 2004 as a management buyout, a time of significant challenges to the traditional film market with the rapid rise of digital photography, resulting in bankruptcy in 7 months, and the closure of the Leverkusen plant in 2005. Production of aerial films continued at the Agfa-Gevaert, Mortsel plant some of which have been subsequently converted for retail sale by Maco Photo Products.

Black and white film

MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
AGFAIsopan/ Isopan F / IF17Pre 1943 - c1970T40B&WPrintFine grain panchromatic film. Leverkusen version also referred to as ISOPAN IF 17, marginal markings L IFGermany135, 120?
AGFAIsopan FF /IFF? - c1960sT25B&WPrintUltra fine grain panchromatic film. Leverkusen version also referred to as ISOPAN IFF, marginal markings L IFFGermany135, 120, 127, 620?
AGFAIsopan Record? - c1960sT640B&WPrintUltra high speed panchromatic film.Germany135, 120, 127, 620?
AGFAIsopan SS1935 - c1960sT100B&WPrint'Super Speed' Introduced around 1935 as a replacement for Superpan and originally rated at 19 or 20 DIN, around 1937 this was increased to 21 DIN. For correct rendering a pale yellow filter was required in daylight and a pale green in half-watt illumination. Ultra fine grain ortho-panchromatic film. Leverkusen version also referred to as ISOPAN ISS 21, marginal markings L ISSGermany135, 120, 127, 620?
AGFAAgfaPan 25to ca. 1989T/P25B&WPrintProfessional general purpose traditional cubic grain panchromatic film, Sheet film P base.Germany135, 120, Sheet filmAgfa APX 25
AGFAAgfaPan 100To ca. 1989T/P100B&WPrintProfessional general purpose traditional cubic grain panchromatic film. Sheet film P base.Germany135, 120, Sheet filmAgfa APX 100
AGFAAgfaPan AP 400To ca. 1989T/P400B&WPrintProfessional general purpose traditional cubic grain panchromatic film. Sheet film P base.Germany135, 120, Sheet filmAgfa APX 400
AGFAAgfaPan APX 251989 - 2000T25B&WPrintProfessional general purpose traditional cubic grain panchromatic film, with single layer emulsion and anti-halation layer Discontinued due to low demandGermany135, 120Nothing
AGFAAgfaPan APX 1001989 - 2005T/P100B&WPrintGeneral purpose traditional cubic grain panchromatic film. Wide exposure latitude and tonal range. Sheet film P base.Germany135, 120, Sheet filmAgfa Photo APX 100
AGFAAgfaPan APX 400c 1990s - 2005T400B&WPrintGeneral purpose traditional cubic grain panchromatic film. Wide exposure latitude and tonal range.Germany135, 120Agfa Photo APX 400

Black and white reversal (slide) films

MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
AGFAAgfacolor T1949 – 1956T10-12AgfaPrintGeneral purpose color film for Daylight/Tageslicht. Introduced 1951 to UK.Germany135, 120, Karat, Sheet film,CN17
AGFAAgfacolor K1949 – 1956T10-12AgfaPrintGeneral purpose color film for Tungsten lighting Introduced 1951 to UK.GermanySheet filmCN17
AGFAAgfacolor CN 171956 – 1971T40AgfaPrintUniversal color film, unmasked and balanced for use in daylight and artificial light, corresponding to colour temperatures of about 2500°K to 6500°KGermany135, 120, 620, 127 Sheet filmCN17S
AGFAAgfacolor CN 17M1963 – 64T40AgfaPrintShort lived general purpose masked color negative filmGermanySheet filmCN17S
AGFAAgfacolor CN 17S1966 – 1968T40AgfaPrintS= Special. General purpose double masked color negative film with extra fine grain.Germany135, 120CNS
AGFAAgfacolor Special CNS1968 – 1975T80AgfaPrintGeneral purpose color film. Integral double mask as for 17S but higher speed.Germany135, 126, 127, 120, 620, Sheet filmCNS2
AGFAAgfacolor Pocket Special1971 – ?T80AgfaPrintUpdated version of CNS with finer grain for smaller negatives of the new 110 format, higher resolution, and a 25% reduction in layer thicknessGermany110?
AGFAAgfacolor CNS21975 – c1981T80AgfaPrintUpdated version of CNS as for 'pocket special' Germany135, 126, 127, 120, 620Agfa color 100
AGFAAgfacolor 80S Professional1975 – ?T80AgfaPrintProfessional version of CNS2 color filmGermany135, 120, Sheet film?
AGFAAgfacolor CNS 4001978/9 – c1984T400C-41/ AP70PrintHigher speed version of CNS2 with fine grain. First Agfa AP70/C-41 filmGermany110, 135XR400
AGFAAgfacolor N80L Professionalc1982 – ?T80C-41/ AP70PrintProfessional color film for artificial light/Long exposures >1/10 sec.Germany120, Sheet film?
AGFAAgfacolor N100S Professionalc1982 – ?T100C-41/ AP70PrintProfessional color film for Short exposures <1/10 sec.Germany120, Sheet film?
AGFAAgfacolor Pro 200? – ?T200C-41PrintProfessional color film.Germany135?
AGFAAgfacolor 1001981- c1984T100C-41PrintConsumer color film with C-41 process and ISO 100 replacing CNS2. Orange box.Germany110, 126, 135XR100
AGFAAgfacolor XR1001984 – 1989T100C-41PrintConsumer general purpose color film with new structured grain technology. Orange box Germany110, 126, 135, 120, RapidXRG 100
AGFAAgfacolor XR2001984– 1989T200C-41PrintConsumer general purpose color film with new structured grain technology. First Agfa film to carry DX coding on 135 cartridges. First Agfa ISO 200 consumer color negative film.Germany135, 120XRG 200
AGFAAgfacolor XR4001984 – 1989T400C-41PrintConsumer general purpose color film with new structured grain technologyGermany110, 135, 120XRG 400
AGFAAgfacolor XRG 1001989 – ?T100C-41PrintConsumer general purpose fine grain color film with high sharpness and saturation with wide exposure latitude, accurate to 1/3 stop. XRC in USA.Germany135, ?HDC+ 100
AGFAAgfacolor XRG 2001989 – ?T200C-41PrintConsumer general purpose fine grain color film with high sharpness and saturation with wide exposure latitude, accurate to 1/3 stop. XRC in USA.Germany135, ?HDC+ 200
AGFAAgfacolor XRG 4001989 – ?T400C-41PrintConsumer general purpose fine grain color film with high sharpness and saturation with wide exposure latitude, accurate to 1/3 stop. XRC in USA.Germany135, ?HDC+ 400
AGFAAgfacolor HDC+ 100– 2001T100C-41PrintConsumer general purpose fine grain color filmGermany135Vista 100
AGFAAgfacolor HDC+ 200– 2001T200C-41PrintConsumer general purpose fine grain color filmGermany135Vista 200
AGFAAgfacolor HDC+ 400– 2001T400C-41PrintConsumer general purpose fine grain color filmGermany135Vista 400
AGFAAgfa Vista 1002001 - 2005T100C-41PrintConsumer general purpose fine grain color film with Eye vision technology from Professional Optima films.Germany135Agfaphoto Vista 100
AGFAAgfa Vista 2002001 - 2005T200C-41PrintConsumer general purpose fine grain color film with Eye vision technology from Professional Optima filmsGermany110, 135Agfaphoto Vista 200
AGFAAgfa Vista 4002001 - 2005T400C-41PrintConsumer general purpose fine grain color film with Eye vision technology from Professional Optima filmsGermany135Agfaphoto Vista 400
AGFAAgfa Vista 8002001 - 2005T800C-41PrintConsumer general purpose fine grain color film with Eye vision technology from Professional Optima films. Agfas first 800 speed color film.Germany135Nothing
AGFAAgfaColor XRS 1001984 – c1996T100C-41PrintProfessional fine grain color film with high sharpness and saturation with wide exposure latitude, accurate to 1/6th stop. Revised in 1989 to share XRG technology and similar metallic box packaging.Germany135, 120, Sheet filmOptima 100
AGFAAgfaColor XRS 2001984 – c1996T200C-41PrintProfessional general purpose fine grain color film with high sharpness and saturation with wide exposure latitude, accurate to 1/th stop. Revised in 1989 to share XRG technology and similar metallic box packagingGermany135, 120Optima 200
AGFAAgfaColor XRS 4001984 – c1996T400C-41PrintProfessional general purpose fine grain color film with high sharpness and saturation with wide exposure latitude, accurate to 1/6th stop. Revised in 1989 to share XRG technology and similar metallic box packagingGermany135, 120Optima 400
AGFAAgfaColor XRS 10001984 – c1996T1000C-41PrintProfessional general purpose fine grain color film. This was not updated in 1989Germany135, 120Nothing
AGFAAgfaColor Optima 100c1996 – 2005T100C-41PrintProfessional general purpose color negative films with EYE VISION technologyGermany135, 120Nothing
AGFAAgfaColor Optima 200c1996 – 2005T200C-41PrintProfessional range of general purpose color negative films with EYE VISION technology. A similar un-masked variant of the emulsion was made by Agfa-Gevaert for aerial photography and converted by Maco and sold as Rollei CN 200.Germany135, 120Nothing
AGFAAgfaColor Optima 400c1996 – 2005T400C-41PrintProfessional general purpose color negative films with EYE VISION technologyGermany135, 120, 220Nothing
AGFAAgfaColor Portrait 160? – 2005T160C-41PrintProfessional color negative film for portrait, wedding and fashion photography.Germany135, 120, 220Nothing
AGFAAgfaColor Ultra 50? – 2005T50C-41PrintProfessional high saturation color negative film for Landscapes and nature.Germany135, 120Nothing
AGFAAgfaColor Ultra 100? – 2005T100C-41PrintProfessional high saturation color negative film for Landscapes and nature.Germany135, 120Nothing

Colour reversal (slide) film

MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
AGFAColor Neu1936 – ?T2- 25ColorSlideColor Neu, also known as Agfacolor 111, went on public sale in November 1936 in 135 format as an ISO 2-4 film and was the first subtractive 3 layer color film incorporating dye couplers in each of the layers which could be processed at the same time by a single color developer. This arrangement formed the basis for all subsequent color slide and negative films.. In comparison, Kodak Kodachrome which launched a year earlier required the processing of each color layer separately. Agfa Color Neu was initially made available on a trial basis from April 1936 with use in the August 1936, Berlin Olympics. Speed was later increased to ISO 25 by 1938.Germany135?
AGFAColor/Chrome CT181958–1985T50AP-41SlideGeneral purpose consumer color reversal film. Renamed Chrome in 1978. Warm pleasing colors, but not very stable in long term storage. Also sold under Perutz brand. A similar film was produced by ORWO in the former Agfa plant in East Germany as OrwoChrom UT18 until the 1990s.Germany135?
AGFAChrome CT 1001984-1992T100E-6SlideGeneral purpose consumer color reversal film.Germany135CT100i
AGFAChrome CT 2001982-1992T200E-6SlideGeneral purpose consumer color reversal film. First Agfa AP44/ E-6 process filmGermany135?
AGFAChrome CT 100i1992–1995T100E-6SlideConsumer general purpose color slide film. Launched at PhotokinaGermany135CT 100x
AGFAChrome CT 100x1995- 1999T100E-6SlideConsumer general purpose color slide film. Launched at Photo Marking Association in 1995 with improvements in color intensity, accuracy, and edge definition along with enhanced pushability.Germany135CT Precisa 100
AGFACT Precisa 1001999–2005T100E-6SlideConsumer general purpose color slide film The film boasted stronger colors and softer tones After 2005 replaced by Agfa Photo CT Precisa made by Ferrania and subsequently FujiFilm.Germany135Agfa Photo CT Precisa
AGFACT Precisa 2001999–2005T200E-6SlideConsumer general purpose color slide film.Germany135Nothing
AGFAChrome 50S1968–1984T50AP-41SlideProfessional color reversal film. For short exposures <1sec. Last batches expired around 1987/88Germany?RS 50
AGFAChrome 50L1968–1983T50AP-41SlideProfessional color reversal film. For long exposures over 1 sec. Last batches expired around 1987/88Germany?RS 50
AGFAChrome 641974–1983T64AP-41SlideConsumer color reversal film for the North American marketGermany??
AGFAChrome 50 RS1984–1995T50AP-44 /E-6SlideProfessional general purpose color slide film. Agfa process 44 compatible with Kodak E-6, replacing Agfa process 41 films. Improved emulsion from 1992Germany?RSX 50
AGFAChrome 100 RS1984–1995T100AP-44 /E-6SlideProfessional general purpose color slide film. Improved emulsion from 1992Germany135, 120RSX 100
AGFAChrome 200 RS1984–1995T200AP-44 /E-6SlideProfessional general purpose color slide film. Improved emulsion from 1992Germany135, 120RSX 200
AGFAChrome 1000 RS1984–1995T1000AP-44 /E-6SlideProfessional very high speed color slide filmGermany135Nothing
AGFAChrome RSX 501995–1998T50AP-44 /E-6SlideProfessional general purpose color slide filmGermany135, 120RSX II 50
AGFAChrome RSX 1001995–1998T100AP-44 /E-6SlideProfessional general purpose color slide filmGermany135, 120, Sheet filmRSX II 100
AGFAChrome RSX 2001995–1998T200AP-44 /E-6SlideProfessional general purpose color slide filmGermany135, 120RSX II 200
AGFAChrome RSX II 501999–2005T50AP-44 /E-6SlideProfessional general purpose color slide filmGermany135, 120Nothing
AGFAChrome RSX II 1001999–2005T100AP-44 /E-6SlideProfessional general purpose color slide film. The "Pro" RSX II film "made with extremely narrow production tolerances to ensure maximum consistency as required by professionals" does not require refrigeration except in hot/humid conditions. Consumer equivalent CT PrecisaGermany135, 120, Sheet filmNothing
AGFAChrome RSX II 2001999–2005T200AP44 /E-6SlideProfessional general purpose color slide film, Slightly subdued perceived by many users as natural and producing flattering skin tones. After the demise of AgfaPhoto Agfa-Gevaert continued producing the emulsion for aerial photography on a polyester base as Aviphot Chrome 200 PE1. Maco converted this as Rollei CR 200. Also sold as Lomography X-Pro 200.Germany135, 120Rollei CR 200

AGFA PHOTO

The AGFA consumer film division with its plant in Leverkusen, Germany was spun off by Agfa-Gevaert into a new company AGFA PHOTO in 2004. At buy out the firm was split into a holding company Agfa-Photo Holding GMBH and manufacturing company Agfa-Photo GMBH. The manufacturing company went bankrupt in 7 months resulting in the closure of the Leverkusen plant in 2005. The holding company was unaffected and retains a trademark license from Agfa-Gevaert for the use of the AgfaPhoto brand and 'red dot' logo on products having a photographic application. Since 2005 these rights for consumer film products have been sub-licensed to Lupus Imaging & Media. After 2005 the colour films were initially made by Ferrania whilst B&W films continued to be AGFA material converted by Ferrania from frozen master rolls of AGFA APX. Ferrania itself closed in 2009 and so Lupus procured replacement Agfa Photo branded films from Fujifilm and Harman/Ilford. The contract with Fujifilm ended in early 2018 ending the sale of colour film under the AgfaPhoto brand..

Black and white film

Colour negative film

Colour reversal (slide) films

Azomureș

was the photographic brand of Romania since the 1980s when the photosensitive materials plant in Târgu Mureș a city in northern Romania covering an area of some 7 hectares was constructed. The plant produced cine film, still camera film and x-ray films. Film production ended in 2003. The plant was designed by Japan's Fujitsu to withstand a 9.4 degree earthquake on the richter scale, consequently due to high cost of demolition the company decided to use the buildings to host cultural events and the photosensitive materials plant was re-opened for this purpose in May 2016. The Azumures company today specialises in the production of Fertilisers.

Black and white film

MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
AZOPANPS-21.1980sT100B&WPrintPanchromatic film.Romania135,Nothing

Dan-Di film

manufactured in Belgium

Dan-Di Orthochromatic safety film

was a brand of black and white films and photographic paper produced by Fotokemika based in Samobor, Croatia. Fotokemika acquired the rights to the ADOX film recipes and the production machinery from owners Dupont in the 1970s. As Dupont retained the ADOX brand name, Fotokemika sold the films under the efke brand and continued to manufacture them according to the original 1950s film formulas. The films were also sold by Fotoimpex under the original ADOX brand name after they acquired the rights to this in 2003. After Fotokemikas closure in 2012, ADOX subsequently revived the KB100 film as ADOX CHS II.
MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
EfkeKB25 & R251974- 2012T25B&WPrintOrtho-panchromatic classic 1950s style single layer emulsion. 135, 120 and sheet size, 120 and sheet size, 120, 127 and sheet size, 120 and sheet size (4×5, 5×7 and 8×10Croatia135, 120, Sheet filmNothing

ERA

ERA's factory was originally founded in 1950 in Shantou, China. It was named Shantou ERA Limited Corporation in 1999. Its main products were black and white film, resin coated papers and x-ray film. Kodak China acquired an 80% share of their assets in 1998 and reputedly invested in a color film line. Production of film emulsion seem to have ended, c. 2008.
MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
ERA1001999- c2008T100B&WPrintTraditional B&W film with anti-halation layerChina135, Sheet filmNothing

[Ferrania]

Ferrania was an Italian filmmaker based in Ferrania, Italy founded in 1923 as a maker of photographic film, papers, and photographic equipment, including cameras. The company was purchased in 1964 by the 3M corporation to become Ferrania 3M and made photographic film sold under the 'Scotch' brand. The films and data storage division was spun off from 3M in 1996 becoming Imation. In 1999, Ferrania was acquired by Schroder Ventures and subsequently sold on to Gruppo Messina in 2000, as Ferrania Imaging Technology with film being sold again under the Ferrania brand. However photographic film manufacture ended in 2009. Whilst originally a producer of B&W cine/still films such as P30, as Ferrania 3M it became a significant producer of 'white label' consumer colour films for both retailers and traditional B&W film producers needing a colour film to repackage under their own brand. Examples include; Fortecolor film, the Boots UK pharmacy chain color negative products from ca. 1973 until 2003 and AgfaPhoto color negative and slide films from 2005 until plant closure in 2009. Ferrania Technology continues to produce chemicals for medical use and solar panels on part of the original factory complex whilst the film plant was demolished. In 2013 a new company was founded as FILM Ferrania to build a film manufacturing company using the former Ferrania Research laboratory building, its coating machine and other equipment salvaged from the original Ferrania production plant prior to its demolition.

Black and white film

s.r.l. is a photographic film manufacturing company located in Ferrania, Italy. Following closure of the original Ferrania factory in 2009 the company was re-founded in 2013 on a small part of the original site to build a new film manufacturing base using the former Ferrania research laboratory and its narrow coater. FILM Ferrania commenced manufacturing a B&W still film in February 2017 based on P30, a classic 1960s motion picture film stock.
MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
FerraniaP30 ALPHA2017 - 2018P80B&WPrintClassic 1960s B&W panchromatic motion picture film for still photography. 'ALPHA' prototype version.Launched in February 2017, due to production constraints for 135 format conversion only a limited supply of film was made until early 2018 A 120 format version had been planned for 2018, but was not produced.Italy135-36P30

[Film Washi]

Factory in Saint-Nazaire, France. Launched in 2013, producing a handcrafted film, handcoated on traditional Washi paper. Also converting other films industrially coated in larger factories and originally made for technical, motion pictures, industrial or aerial applications.

Black and white films

Colour film

Forte was a Hungarian manufacture of photographic film and paper products originally established in 1922. They ceased to manufacture products in January 2007. Only B&W films were coated by Forte. Colour films were supplied by other manufacturers, and packaged into Forte branding.

Black and white film

Colour negative films

FOTON

was the brand name of Warszawskie Zaklady Fototechniczne a Polish state owned enterprise established in 1949 in Warsaw producing photographic film. The company was established in a surviving building from the former Jozef Franaszek works on Ul. Wolska which had produced photographic and other specialised paper. The Franaszek works was burnt out in the Wola massacre in 1944 during the Warsaw Uprising.
The company manufactured X-ray and black and white cinema film, still camera film and microfilm. At the end of the 1950s, FOTONKOLOR cinematographic positive film for making screen copies was launched and for a brief period colour negative film produced in the 1960s until a decision for the GDR to supply colour film in Comecon countries. Black and white papers and plates and photochemicals and later colour photographic papers under the FOTON brand were produced by a sister company at Bydgoskie Photochemical works dating from 1925 also in Warsaw at Ul. Garbary 3. In 1969 FOTON signed a licensing agreement with Ilford for the production of X-ray and photographic film, however various delays meant the new production line was not opened until the late 70s. FOTON ceased producing film in the 1990s. The buildings were taken over by FOTON Trading Sp. z o.o. and now they serve for commercial activity. Bydgoskie Photochemical works was acquired by Foma Bohemia in 1997 but due to decline of the traditional film market was declared bankrupt in 2007.

Black and white film

MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
WZFc.1950 - 1955T40B&WPrintFine grain orthopanchromatic film. The first film produced by Warszawskie Zaklady Fototechniczne. The trade names Foton or Fotopan had yet to be adopted. White packagingPoland120Fotopan
FOTONFotopanc.1955 - 1958T40B&WPrintFine grain orthopanchromatic film. Green packagingPoland120Fotopan F
FOTONFotopan Fc.1958 - 1974T50B&WPrintFine-grained, orthopanchromatic, with anti-halation coating for amateur and professional photography in daylight and artificial light. Green packaging. 135 format was sold as Type 1, film in black wrapper, Type 3 on a spool with paper leader and Type 4 in a film cartridge Poland135, 120, 127, 620Fotopan FF
FOTONFotopan FFc.1974 to mid 80sT50B&WPrintPanchromatic film. ISO 50 in daylight, 40 in tungsten. Green on white packaging.Poland135, 120, 635Fotopan FL
FOTONFotopan FLmid 80s - 1990sT50B&WPrintPanchromatic film. Blue on white packaging but often packaged in the older Fotopan FF box with 'FL' stamped across due to a shortage of new materialsPoland135, 120Nothing
FOTONFotopan Super /Sc.1958- mid 70sT100*B&WPrintHighly sensitive, orthopanchromatic, with anti-halation coating for photos in low daylight and artificial light. *ISO 100 later 125. Yellow packaging. 135 format was sold as Types 1, 3, 4 as Fotopan FPoland135, 120Negatyw NB01
FOTONNegatyw NB01c. 1983 onT100B&WPrintGeneral purpose Panchromatic film for amateur, professional, artistic and scientific photography. Blue on white packagingPoland135, 120, 127, 620, 635Foton 100
FOTON1001989 - late 90sT100B&WPrintGeneral purpose panchromatic film from the Bydgoskie works. Final film sold under the FOTON brand.Poland120, 135Nothing
FOTONFotopan Ultra /Uc.mid 50s- early 70sT200B&WPrintSuperpanchromatic emulsions with the highest sensitivity for night and reporter photos. Orange packagingPoland135, 120Fotopan SR / N200
FOTONFotopan N200Early 70sT200B&WPrintSuperpanchromatic emulsion. In the 1970s FOTON received a large export order for a 200 speed film developed from Fotopan U and sold the surplus under its own brand as N200. black/orange packagingPoland135Fotopan SR
FOTONFotopan SRearly 70s - 80sT200B&WPrintSuperpanchromatic successor to Fotopan U with improved emulsion.Poland135, 120Nothing
FOTONNegatyw NB04c.1983 onT200B&WPrintGeneral purpose panchromatic film for use in amateur, professional, artistic and scientific photography. Red on white packagingPoland135, 120, 127, 620, 635Nothing
FOTONFotopan CDearly 70s - c.1979T400B&WPrintPanchromatic film, manufactured to early 90s. Brown on white packingPoland135, 120Fotopan HL
FOTONFotopan HLc.1979 - 1990sT400B&WPrintHigh speed panchromatic film, manufactured under licence from Ilford, based on HP4 film. Brown on white packing, later green on blackPoland135, 120Nothing
FOTONMikrofilm Negatyw?T?B&WPrintFine-grain, ortho film for line reproduction of documents, prints and drawings.Poland135Nothing

Colour film

MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
FOTONFotonkolor NSc.1960 - late 60sT32?PrintNegative daylight color film, speed initially ISO 32 later increased to ISO 50. Prices were cut by 25% in 1963 from 20zl to 15zl for a 120 roll film.. The film was discontinued due to a decision for the GDR to supply colour film in COMECON countries. The colour coating plant was moved to the Bydgoskie works and used to produce colour photographic papers.Poland120, 127, 135, Sheet filmFotopan

Fuda

Xiamen Fuda Photographic Materials or Fuda was a Chinese manufacturer of photographic material based in Shanghai China. In 1984, Kodak helped Fuda build their color film production line with color film being produced under license from Kodak. Kodak china acquired their assets in 1998.

Black and white film

Colour negative film

Fujifilm

is a Japanese manufacturer of photographic films, papers and cameras established in 1934. Fujifilm stopped making traditional black and white films and photographic papers in 2018 but in 2019 announced a return to black and white film.. They also produce a range of traditional color negative and reversal films as well as instant film. See :Category:Fujifilm photographic films|Fujifilm photographic films & List of photographic films. Historically however they were one of the major producers of colour negative and slide films producing a wide range of own brand professional and consumer films in competition with Kodak and Agfa-Gevaert.. The film range is divided into Black & white film Neopan, Color negative film Fujicolor and Colour slide film Fujichrome together with instant 'pack film'. They also undertook contract manufacture for AGFA PHOTO colour negative/slide films from c2008 - 2018.

Black and white film

Color negative film

Instant Film

Gigabit

Gigabit Film (discontinued)

is a UK manufacturer of photographic materials based in Mobberley, Cheshire known worldwide for its black and white films, papers and chemicals. Following bankruptcy in 2004 it was rescued in a management buy out and is now a brand of Harman Technology Ltd trading as Ilford Photo. Discontinued film versions include:

Black and white film

Colour negative film

Kodak

Eastman Kodak was founded in 1888. During most of the 20th century, Kodak held a dominant position in photographic film. However Kodak struggled to manage the transition to digital photography and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2012. Whilst Kodak films for still cameras continue to be manufactured by Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York, US since its Chapter 11 bankruptcy they are now sold and marketed by Kodak Alaris, a separate company controlled by the Kodak UK Pension fund based in Hertfordshire, UK.
See web page taphilo.com for a list of Kodak film number to film type.

Black and white film

MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
KodakVerichrome Safety Film1931–1956T?B&WPrintOrthochromatic B&W film. WRATTEN & WAINWRIGHT VERICHROME was introduced around 1907/8 offering greater spectral sensitivity and speed compared to contemporary emulsions of the time. The company was bought by KODAK in 1912. In 1931 KODAK released the film on a safety base as a Roll film, with greater latitude and finer grain than the KODAK NC film in 1956.USA116, 120, 616, 620,Kodak Verichrome Pan
KodakPanatomic X1933–1987T32/40B&WPrintVery fine grain general purpose film Speed: 32 ASA, 40 ASA/17° DIN, 40 ASA USA135TMAX 100 Was also available in 120 format.
KodakSuper-XX1940–1992T200B&WPrintKodak's standard high-speed film from 1940 to 1954, when Tri-X was introduced in smaller formats. Discontinued before 1960 in roll-film formats, but sheet film was available until 1992. Originally 100, later 200 iso when safety factor was reduced. Relatively coarse grain. Very long, almost perfectly straight-line characteristic curve, great latitude made it ideal for variable developments, both longer and shorter, water-bath development, special compensating formulas.USASheet film, 116, 120, 122, 124, 130Tri-X
KodakVerichrome Pan1956–1995?T80/125B&WPrintGeneral purpose medium-speed panchromatic film that features extremely fine grain with excellent gradation and wide exposure latitude. . This film has characteristics similar to those of KODAK PLUS-X Pan Professional Film, but does not have retouching surfaces. Also 8" x 5 feet format for Cirkut cameras. Discontinued 1995?, 1970s USA120, 127, 116, 126, 616, 110, 620, 828Nothing
KodakPlus X Pan1954–2011T125B&WPrintPlus X Pan and PLUS-X Pan Professional films are general purpose medium-speed panchromatic films for outdoor or studio photography with extremely fine grain and excellent sharpness.. PX in 135 format and 120, 220 formats with a retouching surface on the emulsion side.USA135, 120, 220Nothing
KodakEKTAPANto 2002T100B&WPrintVery Fine grain film for portraiture and close-up work with electronic flash, and for commercial, industrial, and scientific applications. Formats: 4"x5", 5"x7", 8"x10", and 11"x14" sheets, long rollsUSASheet filmNothing
KodakTechnical Panc1984 – 2004T/P25B&WPrintAn ultra-high definition high-contrast microfilm emulsion that was made panchromatic through the addition of sensitizing dyes. Special developer is needed to tame the extreme contrast for use in pictorial photography. Type 2415 in 135 and 4 x 5-inch sizes with 4-mil base with light piping suppressing layer and 6415 Film in 120 size with a 3.6-mil base.USA135, 120, 4x5"Nothing
KodakAcademy/ Panchromatic 200to 2000T400B&WPrintLow cost wide latitude black and white film marketed in Europe, Asia and India. Coarse grained and low resolution film reminiscent of Super-XX. Very tolerant of processing variations allowing contrast adjustment by altering development times. "Kodak Panchromatic 200" in the Philippines from ca. 1995-2000.USA135Nothing
KodakHigh Speed Infrared– 2007P80B&WPrintInfrared sensitive high-speed film with moderately high contrast, sensitive to light and radiant energy to 900 nanometres. It is useful for haze penetration and for special effects in commercial, architectural, fine art, and landscape photography. EI 80 200 USA135, 120, 220, sheet filmNothing
KodakT400CN– 2004T/P400C-41PrintGeneral purpose C41 process chromogenic B&W film with wide exposure latitude.USA135, 120, 220, 4x5"BW400CN
KodakBW400CN2004–2014T400C-41PrintGeneral purpose C41 process chromogenic B&W film with wide exposure latitude. Competitor to Ilford XP2 Super.USA135, 120, 220Nothing

Color negative film

MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
KodakKodacolor1942–1963T25/32C-22PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film. Initially processing was included, but following antitrust legislation in 1950s, independent processing using C-22 process became available. Type A, indicated balanced for 3400K photolamps. 135 format added from 1958.USA135, 120, 620, 116, 616, 127, 122Kodacolor X
KodakKodacolor X1963–1975T64/80C-22PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film. It was introduced along with the Kodak Instamatic cameras which use 126 film. Initially 64 ISO later increased to 80 ISOUSA135, 120, 620, 116, 616, 126, 127, 828Kodacolor II
KodakKodacolor II1972–1983T80/100C-41PrintFirst general purpose consumer colour film, using new C-41 process. Introduced with launch of the new 110 film cartridge. Initially 80 ISO, increased to 100 ISO from 1975USA110, 135, 120, 620, 116, 616, 126, 127, 828Kodacolor VR 100
KodakKodacolor 4001977–1983T400C-41PrintHigh speed general purpose consumer colour film, 120 from 1978.USA110, 135, 120Kodacolor VR 400
KodakKodacolor HR1982–1983T200?C-41PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film for disc cameras. It was Kodak's first color negative film to use their T-Grain technology and improved cyan coupler. Quickly replaced with VR series for all film types.USADiscKodacolor VR 200
KodakKodacolor VR 10001983–1989T1000C-41PrintVery high speed general purpose consumer colour film, possible due to new T-Grain technology introduced with HR Disc films.USA135Kodak Ektar 1000
KodakKodacolor VR 1001982–1986T100C-41PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film. Emulsion re-introduced in 1990 as 'Kodacolor 100' budget film in 135 format USA135, 120, 110Kodacolor VR-G 100
KodakKodacolor VR 2001982–1986T200C-41PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film. Emulsion re-introduced in 1990 as 'Kodacolor 200' budget film, later improved version ColorPlus USA135, 120, 620, 127, 126, DiscKodacolor VR-G 200
KodakKodacolor VR 4001982–1988T400C-41PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film. 110, 135 discontinued in 1986.USA110, 135, 120Kodacolor VR-G 400
KodakKodacolor VR-G 1001987–1988T100C-41PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film. First generation 'gold' film USA135, 120Kodacolor Gold 100
KodakKodacolor VR-G 2001987–1988T200C-41PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film. First generation 'gold' film USA110, 135, 120, 126, 127Kodacolor Gold 200
KodakKodacolor VR-G 4001987–1988T400C-41PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film. First generation 'gold' film USA135, 120Kodacolor Gold 400
KodakKodacolor Gold 1001988–1997T100C-41PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film. Only 120 format Gold film. USA135, 120Kodak Gold 100
KodakKodacolor Gold 2001988–1997T200C-41PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film USA110, 135, 120, 126, 127, 620Kodak Gold 200
KodakKodacolor Gold 4001988–1997T400C-41PrintGeneral purpose consumer colour film USA110, 135Kodak Gold 400
KodakEktar 251989–1997T1000C-41PrintProfessional color film launched at Photokina in 1988 with ultra fine grain, intended to provide the enhanced color saturation and high acutance associated with color slide emulsions. 135 format discontinued in 1994 and renamed Royal Gold.USA135, 120Royal Gold 25
KodakEktar 1251989–1991T125C-41PrintProfessional color film with ultra fine grain. The 125 ISO was a poor seller and replaced by a 100 ISO filmUSA135, 120Ektar 100
KodakEktar 1001991–1997T100C-41PrintProfessional color film with ultra fine grain. 135 format discontinued in 1994 and renamed Royal Gold.USA135, 120Royal Gold 100
KodakEktar 10001989–1997T1000C-41PrintProfessional color film with ultra fine grain. 135 format discontinued in 1994USA135, 120Royal Gold 1000
KodakPortra 160 NC1998–2011T/P160C-41PrintProfessional color film, 'Natural Color' for subtle color and natural skin tones in controlled lighting situationsUSA135, 120, 220, Sheet filmPortra 160
KodakPortra 160 VC1998–2011T/P160C-41PrintProfessional color film, 'Vivid Color' for vibrant color and slightly higher contrast in controlled lighting situationsUSA135, 120, 220, Sheet filmPortra 160
KodakPortra 400 NC1998–2010T/P400C-41PrintProfessional color film, 'Natural Color' for subtle color and natural skin tones in low light or with flashUSA135, 120, 220, Sheet filmPortra 400
KodakPortra 400 VC1998–2010T400C-41PrintProfessional color film, 'Vivid Color' for vibrant color and slightly higher contrast to add snap to flat/overcast lightUSA135, 120, 220Portra 400

MakeNameDatesBaseISOProcessTypeDetailsOriginFormatsReplaced by
KodakKodachrome1936- 1962T10-16KodakSlideFirst color film that used a subtractive color method to be successfully mass-marketed. Launched 1935 for motion picture film, 1936 for still cameras. Special development process required, with multiple dyeing steps as each color layer was processed separately, because there were no dye-couplers in film, unlike the contemporary Agfa Color Neu. This resulted in good color longevity as developed Kodachrome does not retain unused color couplers. However it required more complex processing. Available in daylight and Type A.USA135, 828Kodachrome
KodakKodachrome Professional1938- 1951T8-10KodakSlideProfessional Daylight and Type A film for 34000 K photofloodsUSASheet filmNothing
KodakKodachrome1955- 1962T12K-11SlideDaylight color slide film USA135, 828.Kodachrome II
KodakKodachrome Professional 1956- 1962T16K-11SlideProfessional Type A film USA135Kodachrome II
KodakKodachrome II1961- 1974T25K-12SlideDaylight color slide film.USA135, 828.Kodachrome 25
KodakKodachrome II Professional1962- 1978T40K-12SlideType A professional color slide filmUSA135Kodachrome 40
KodakKodachrome X1962- 1974T64K-12SlideDaylight color slide film. Launched with 135 format, 126 was added in 1963 and 110 in 1972USA110, 126, 135Kodachrome 64
KodakEktachrome E200To 2011T200E-6SlideGeneral purpose daylight-balanced color transparency film with moderate contrast and the "look" of a lower speed film. Push-processing capable to an E.I. of 800. 'T' Grain emulsion. Discontinued March 2011USA135, 120, 220Ektachrome E100G
KodakProfessional Elite Chrome 1001989 - 2012T100E-6SlideGeneral purpose daylight-balanced color transparency film with natural colours including skin tones, colors, and neutrals. Uses Kodak's color amplifying and T-grain technology.USA135Nothing
KodakProfessional Elite Chrome Extra Color 1001991 - 2012T100E-6SlideDaylight-balanced color transparency film featuring the highest color saturation available in a 100-speed consumer slide film, delivering extra bright colors particularly for nature and scenic photos USA135Nothing
KodakEktachrome 64T– 2012T64E-6SlideTungsten balanced fine grain color transparency film, for commercial photography for catalogs, room interiors, furniture and architectural subjects. USA135, 120, Sheet filmNothing
KodakEktachrome 100 Plus2001–2009T100E-6SlideDaylight balanced fine grain color transparency film.USA135, 120, 220Ektachrome E100G
KodakEktachrome E100G2000–2012T/P100E-6SlideDaylight balanced fine grain color transparency film with moderately enhanced color saturation and a neutral color balance, for commercial advertising, fashion, editorial, architecture, nature/wildlife photography. Uses Kodak's Color Amplifying and T-GRAIN Emulsion technology. Sheet film 4x5", 8x10" 'P' base.USA135, 120, 220, Sheet filmEktachrome E100
KodakEktachrome E100GX2001–2009T100E-6SlideDaylight balanced fine grain color transparency film with moderately enhanced color saturation and a warm color balance, for commercial advertising, fashion, editorial, architecture, nature/wildlife photography. Uses Kodak's Color Amplifying and T-grain technology.USA135, 120, 220Ektachrome E100G
KodakEktachrome E100VS2002–2012T100E-6SlideDaylight balanced fine grain color transparency film with vivid saturated colors while maintaining a neutral gray scale. Intended for commercial location and studio shooting of nature, food, jewelry, and subjects that call for brilliant, dramatic hues. Uses Kodak's Color Amplifying and T-grain technology. Sheet film 4x5", 8x10" 'P' baseUSA135, 120, 220, sheet filmNothing
KodakEktachrome Professional Infrared EIR Film– 2009P200E-6SlideInfrared sensitive false color reversal film for IR photographic applications e.g. artistic, industrial, scientific, and aerial or technical ground photography. The extent infrared reflectance affects the final color rendition. E.I 200, 100. USA135-36Nothing

[Kodachrome] 25, 64, and 200 Professional

  1. 5500K/100/none
  2. 3200K/25/80A
  3. 3400K/32/80B
Established 1873 in Japan, Konishiroku was a major producer of colour film, cameras and related products, including film development processors and printing technology. Originally Konica film and paper was sold under the brand name of "Sakura" meaning Cherry Blossom in English. Along with 3M Ferrania they were a significant producer of 'white label' consumer color films for both retailers and traditional B&W film producers needing a colour film to repackage under their own brand. Only in later years did they make significant efforts to market film under the Konica brand. In 2003, Konica merged with Minolta to form Konica Minolta. In 2006, the merged company closed down its photo imaging division, which produced color film, color paper, photo chemicals and digital minilab machines. The company produced the following films;

Black & white film

Launched in 2014, KONO! is a small European analogue photographic company based in Austria that produces a range of 'creative' 35mm format films under both 'Kono!' and 'dubblefilm' brands, the latter in conjunction with mobile app 'dubble'. Most KONO! films are based on stock originally intended for shooting motion pictures, scientific purposes or other places photosensitive emulsions were used. All films are hand rolled onto recycled 135 film cassettes.

Color negative films

Lomography

Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Lomography is a globally-active organization dedicated to analogue, experimental and creative photography. Lomography offers films under its own brand procured from various manufacturers.

Color Negative films

Lucky Film

in Baoding, Héběi province, China produced a range of colour, black and white, and chromogenic black and white consumer films. Colour film was produced initially in conjunction with Kodak after signing a 20-year partnership which Kodak ended in 2007 after 4 years. Production of all consumer films ceased in 2012. In 2017 Luckyfilm, an offshoot of Lucky Group re-released an improved black and white film for the consumer market, however this had ceased to be available by 2019.

Black and white film

Color negative film

Maco

Headquarters in Stapelfeld, Germany. Film sales through www.macodirect.de

ORT

Negra Industrial, S A. was a film manufacturer based in Barcelona, Spain established ca. 1928 producing black & white negative film, photographic paper and chemicals. Color film was rebranded stock from other producers mainly Konishiroku and 3M. Film production appears to have ended in 1984.

Black and white film

Perutz was a German film manufacturer. It was taken over by Agfa-Gevaert in 1964. Films included.

Polaroid

Type 55

After the war, Agfa was split into two companies: Agfa AG, Leverkusen in West Germany, and VEB Film und Chemiefaserwerk Agfa Wolfen in East Germany. Initially both companies produced films under the AGFA brand with the same names, such as Isopan F. To distinguish them, the film edge markings were L IF for Agfa Leverkusen, and W IF for Agfa Wolfen. In 1953 in a trade agreement it was agreed that VEB Film und Chemiefaserwerk would have the sole rights to the AGFA brand in Eastern Europe and Agfa AG, would retain sole rights to the AGFA brand in the rest of the world. This hampered Wolfens exports and therefore after 1964 films from Wolfen were rebranded ORWO. ORWO ceased production of film in 1994 following the collapse of the company after privatisation, with its constituent parts sold off. Part of the original factory survives as the Industry and Film museum Wolfen. However the association of the ORWO name with film lives on as a brand of FilmoTec GmbH who since 1998 produce high quality black and white cinema and technical films, based in Wolfen with coating contracted out. Their cine films UN54 and N74 plus are also re-packaged by third parties as still camera film.

Black and white film

Color negative film

Color reversal (slide) - ORWO 9165 process film

Rera is a small range of photographic films for 127 format roll film cameras assembled in Japan by Kawauso-Shoten. Film is bought in and converted for 127 format and sold through main retailers. Discontinued films include:

Black & White film

Color reversal (slide) film

Rollei

The Rollei brand for photographic film is licensed to Maco a German-based supplier of photographic films. They offer a range of Black and White and Colour films produced by Agfa-Gevaert and other suppliers. Discontinued films are listed below;

Black and white film

R3

Color reversal (slide) film

ScanFilm

Svema was the former name of the Shostka Chemical Plant, located in Shostka, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine. It was founded in 1931 in Ukrainian SSR.
"Svema" used to be the major photographic film manufacturer in the USSR, but their film lost market share in former Soviet countries to imported products during the late 1990s. They made black-and-white photographic film, photographic paper, B&W/colour cine film and magnetic tapes until 2000. Colour film was made with equipment dismantled from the Agfa-Wolfen Factory after World War II. The plant's production of photographic products slowed through the 1990s and ceased film production entirely in c2000-03, the plant supplying district heating until 2006. Films generally supplied without spool in a black paper wrapper and box

Black and white film

Type 1981
Type approximately 1986
Type 1990
Tasma – Тасма in Russian Cyrillic characters was a manufacturer of photographic films located in Kazan, Russia, it has been in operation since 1933 (starting as “Film Factory No. 8”. The name “Tasma” is derived from the Russian phrase «Татарские светочувствительные материалы» “TAtarskie Sveto MAterialiy.” - “TAtar Sensitized Materials;”it was adopted by the company in 1974. Prior to the fall of the Soviet Union, the company offered an array of color photographic products from the year 1950 as well, but these were discontinued following the fall of the Iron Curtain. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the company was reorganized as a free enterprise and privatized in 1992. Photographic film production ceased in the 1990s and today they specialise in industrial films including aerial photography films. Films generally supplied without spool in a black paper wrapper and box.

Black and white film

Valca was a Spanish film manufacturer established in 1940 headquartered in Bilbao. The company name comes from the factory location in Sopeñano, Burgos; Valle de Mena through which flows the Rio Cadagua which provided cooling water for the factory. The company produced black and white negative film, photographic paper and X ray films. Ilford acquired an equity interest in Valca in 1960, resulting in technical co-operation and Valca acting as Ilford distributors in Spain. The agreement lasted until 1976 when Ilford sold its shares. It was particularly successful in the X-ray film market and in 1991 it had a 17% share of its national market and 1% of the USA market, the latter accounting for 60% of production, with 65% of X-ray film exported in total. Whilst black & white film was produced in house, colour film was rebranded stock from other suppliers. The company underwent re-structuring in 1991 due to financial problems, reportedly due to poor management and the factory finally closed in 1993.

Black and white film