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35mm RetroChrome

What is FPP RetroChrome film?

RetroChrome is expired government surplus High Speed Eastman Ektachrome color positive film / daylight balanced. The film is cold-stored 2004 expired. Now twenty+ years on, RetroChrome is showing signs of its age with increased speed loss and more radical color shifts. Read all about RetroChrome history in our RetroChrome blog!

 

What to expect from your developed film.

 

Color shifts (leaning towards green)

Diminished detail in shadow areas

Loss of speed from age. Consider shooting at 200 ISO

Tips for shooting FPP RetroChrome Film?

 

Shoot in broad sunlight

Indoor shoot with flash or strobes

RetroChrome is daylight balanced. You will get warmer tones shooting with tungsten balanced lighting

Film is low contrast. Avoid shooting in flat lighting or on cloudy days.

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Uploaded on June 30, 2025