Film

Michael's Developing and Processing Department have a huge range of stock, including films and accessories in all of the major brands. Our knowledgeable staff in the Developing & Processing department can also provide you with comprehensive technical information and friendly advice with regard to your film, developing or processing inquiries.

We are here to assist you with all your picture taking needs!

Film Speed

Film speed is rated in ISO numbers.

The lower the number the less sensitive the film is to light.

The higher the number the more sensitive the film is to light.

  • Slow Speed Films ISO 25 to 100 give very sharp fine grain results. Ideal for enlargements.
  • Medium Speed Film ISO 200 to 400 are good all round films suitable for most subjects.
  • Fast Speed Film ISO 800 to 3200 are used for hand held photography in low light or action pictures. Tend to be grainy with less saturated colours and not suitable for big enlargements.

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Film Brands

Film is available in a wide range of brands, and we stock the most commonly used and specialist brands for your individual requirements. Michaels film stock includes:

  • Illford
  • Fujifilm
  • Kodak
  • Konica
  • Minox
  • Polaroid

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Film Types

Film is a very important component in picture taking. Therefore it is extremely important to choose the correct type of film whether it be colour print film, black & white print film or even infrared print film. You may find that colour slide film is the choice for you. However, if you enjoy displaying your photos to a larger audience... then why not experiment with slide/transparency film?!

Film is available in THREE different types, which can be readily used in your 35mm compact or SLR camera.

Black and White

Black and white pictures can be very dramatic, especially of subjects, with patterns and textures.

Ilford Black and White Films:

Pan F 50, FP4 125 ISO (also available in 30.5m. rolls), HP5 400 ISO

Ilford Professional Black and White Film:

Delta in 100, 400 and 3200 ISO
XP2 in 400 ISO (requires colour processing)

Kodak Black and White Films:

TMAX in 100, 400 3200 ISO

Kodak Professional Black and White Films:

HIE Infrared Black & White
T400 CN in 400 ISO (requires colour processing)

Fuji Professional Black and White Films:

NEOPAN in 100, 400 & 1600 ISO
SS in 100 ISO

Colour Slide

Available in FUJI and KODAK. Colour slide film gives stunning results, but you will need a slide projector to see the quality at its finest!

  • Fuji Sensia II in 100, 200 and 400 ISO
  • Fuji Professional Velvia in 50 and 100F ISO
  • Fuji Professional Provia in 100 and 400 ISO
  • Fuji Professional Astia in 100 ISO
  • Fujichrome 64T (Tungsten Slide Film 64 ISO) also in 4x5 film
  • Kodak Elitechrome in 100, 200 and 400 ISO
  • Kodak Elitechrome Extra Colour in 100
  • Kodak Professional Ektachrome Tungsten 160 IS0
  • Kodak Professional Ektachrome Colour Infrared EIR (Kodak Infrared Colour requires E-4 processing)

Colour Print

Colour print film is the most popular prints and enlargements are relatively inexpensive.

  • Konica Centuria in 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 ISO
  • Fuji PRO400H (previously NPH 400)
  • Fuji PRO160C (previously NPC 160)
  • Fuji Reala in 100 ISO
  • Fuji Superia in 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 ISO
  • Fuji Professional in 400, 800, 1600 PRESS ISO
  • Kodak Gold in 100, 200 and 400 ISO
  • Kodak Pro Portra 160, 100T and 400 ISO
  • Minox Minocolour in 100 ISO

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Film Formats

Instant Film

Available in the following brands and range:

  • Polaroid Image Spectra
  • Polaroid 600 Extreme Gloss
  • Polaroid I-ZONE sticker film discontinued
  • Polaroid Vision 500 (to suit Joycam) discontinued
  • Polaroid 1200
  • Fuji INSTAX (suits Fuji INSTAX cameras only)

APS Film

If you own an APS camera, you will require the special format APS. The film cassette is slimmer and more compact than 35mm film. The APS film is also fully contained within the cassette and there are multiple magnetic strips. However, it is not possible to put APS film into a 35mm camera.

The advantage of APS format is the three print options available. The print format you desire can be chosen at the time of taking the shot or at the processing stage.

  • C: Classic standard size - 4x6"
  • H: 'Full Frame' - 4x7"
  • P: Panorama print - 4x10"

An index print is included when you receive your finished prints, which allows you to identify shots easily if a reprint is needed. The shots can then be reprinted in one of the three formats. The negatives remain inside the film canister, protected from any harmful dust or fingerprints. Enlargements are also available varying in size from 5x7" to 16x20"

APS film is available in the following brands:

  • Kodak Advantix (25 exp) in 200, 200HD, 400 ISO
  • Fuji Nexia (25 / 40 exp) in 200 and 400 ISO

Infrared Film

Considered a special effects film. It requires care when being used. Firstly, infrared film must be loaded into the camera in complete darkness. Special attention must be paid to the temperature while you are using the film. Fluctuations in temperature are detrimental to infrared film, so is any exposure to sunlight, which is a saturated source of radiation. Infrared film, when used correctly, gives quite dramatic results. We stock Kodak High Speed Infrared Film in colour and B&W.

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Photo CD 

If you want to be able to insert your photos on to your personal computer, you can have your 35mm negatives or slides scanned onto a CD.

The images are scanned at the standard resolution of 1200x1800 pixels @ 300dpi. The final image data file is approximately the total information of a 35mm negative or slide. If you require a non-standard size scan, or a higher resolution scan, we advise that you first consult with our Developing & Processing staff to ensure you receive the best results!

Transferring your images onto CD allows you to manipulate them using various software packages. This is also an alternative way of storing and archiving your precious photographs.

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Disposable Camera Range

If you would like to take photographs in the water or take a panoramic shot of a scenery and you don't have this feature on your camera, then why not try our range of disposable cameras.

We stock a range of Fujifilm Disposable Cameras, including:

  • PANORAMA in 800 ISO
  • QUICKSNAP (without flash) in 800 ISO
  • QUICKSNAP (with flash) in 400 ISO
  • MARINE (underwater to 3 meters) in 800 ISO

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