Photographer D.Daniel Compares 44 Color and 55 B&W Film Stocks in Comprehensive Tests
Japan-based analog photographer D.Daniel has released two videos comparing 44 color and 55 black-and-white film stocks from Kodak, Lomography, Fujifilm, CineStill, Reflx Labs, Ilford, and Rollei. The tests highlight dramatic differences in color balance, contrast, accuracy, warmth, coolness, noise, and sharpness between stocks. D.Daniel notes that changing film in an analog camera is akin to replacing the sensor in a digital camera. The black-and-white films were developed at Art Lab in Tokyo, a specialist closing on July 30, 2026, after over 60 years. The videos total about 30 seconds and aim to help photographers choose film without costly experimentation.
Key facts
- D.Daniel tested 44 color film stocks from Kodak, Lomography, Fujifilm, CineStill, Reflx Labs, and more.
- He also tested 55 black-and-white film stocks from Kodak, Ilford, Rollei, and Fujifilm.
- The black-and-white films were developed at Art Lab in Tokyo, a specialist closing July 30, 2026.
- Art Lab has been developing and printing monochromatic photos for over 60 years.
- The two videos total approximately 30 seconds.
- D.Daniel compared differences in color balance, contrast, accuracy, warmth, coolness, noise, and sharpness.
- D.Daniel stated that changing film is synonymous with replacing the sensor part of a digital camera.
- The tests aim to help photographers choose film without buying multiple expensive rolls.
Entities
Artists
- D.Daniel
Institutions
- Kodak
- Lomography
- Fujifilm
- CineStill
- Reflx Labs
- Ilford
- Rollei
- Art Lab
- PetaPixel
Locations
- Japan
- Tokyo