Lomography Metropolis film - I love it!

[KerrKid]

I really like Metropolis film and sure wish it hadn't gone up in price. It makes new things look old and old things look older. These are a couple of photos I've shot with it recently. All shot at box speed with no corrections. The Darkroom did the developing and standard scans. These were shot with my Nikon N75, Olympus XA2, Pentax 928M, and Pentax Zoom 90WR.

 

[mtnbkr]

It's one of my favorite films too for all the reasons you state above. That's what I like about the film resurgence. There are all sorts of funky emulsions to try, things that I wouldn't have considered back when all photography was film photography.

Chris

 

[KerrKid]

It's one of my favorite films too for all the reasons you state above. That's what I like about the film resurgence. There are all sorts of funky emulsions to try, things that I wouldn't have considered back when all photography was film photography.

Chris

This is the only funky emulsion I've tried since getting back into film. I've heard that the look can be reproduced in other ways, but that's over my head. Of course, maybe there aren't too many people who like it.

 

[Huss]

Nice pics! I love it. And it is totally unique in the film world.

 

[KerrKid]

Nice pics! I love it. And it is totally unique in the film world.

Ah, I was hoping you would chime in. I thought I remembered you taking some awesome (as usual) photos with it. I think the film does a great job in an urban environment. One thing I've noticed with Metropolis is that reds really stand out against the other muted colors.

 

[KerrKid]

I wish I could remember what camera I used to take this picture. By the time I got around to developing the film, I'd forgotten. This is the interior of an old Willys flatbed truck that was rusting away on the property until someone finally got around to hauling it off. I think rust and Metropolis are good friends.

 

[runswithsizzers]

It's a PITA to take notes, but there are occasions when I am glad I did.

I do like that film.

 

[neilt3]

I really like Metropolis film and sure wish it hadn't gone up in price. It makes new things look old and old things look older. These are a couple of photos I've shot with it recently. All shot at box speed with no corrections. The Darkroom did the developing and standard scans. These were shot with my Nikon N75, Olympus XA2, Pentax 928M, and Pentax Zoom 90WR.

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Nice pics! I love it. And it is totally unique in the film world.

Nice sets of photos from both of you . I like the muted tones of these , I'll most likely give this film a go .
I'm always wary of Lomography's films as there not very well described . it seems a gamble to buy off them as you have no way of knowing what the results will be .
Some are clearly marketed as non-standard film ( colour shifts etc ) others seem like they might be "normal" but possibly with a character of their own , like the shots shown here .
But when you look at the sample images , some are really terible , so I avoid the film . In fact it's probably not the films fault , but could be caused by light leaks , bad developing , bad PP on a computer later and so on .
The only film I've bought off them because of this is the Orca in 110 , basically because your options are limited in 110 !

 

[Huss]

Nice sets of photos from both of you . I like the muted tones of these , I'll most likely give this film a go .
I'm always wary of Lomography's films as there not very well described . it seems a gamble to buy off them as you have no way of knowing what the results will be .
Some are clearly marketed as non-standard film ( colour shifts etc ) others seem like they might be "normal" but possibly with a character of their own , like the shots shown here .
But when you look at the sample images , some are really terible , so I avoid the film . In fact it's probably not the films fault , but could be caused by light leaks , bad developing , bad PP on a computer later and so on .
The only film I've bought off them because of this is the Orca in 110 , basically because your options are limited in 110 !

Lomography is weird like that. Whether it is their cameras, lenses or film, they show pretty much the worst possible results you could get. Blurry, out of focus, extreme contrast, weird color shifts etc. I think everything is cross processed.
But I also think this is intentional, as their target market seems to be people who may be new to film photography and so Lomography doesn’t set the bar for expectations low, they bury it! This way any newcomer who may get a decent pic will be delighted!

The ultimate case of under promise and over deliver.

 

[Huss]

 

[KerrKid]

All great pix, but the last one really shows the colors that pop with Metropolis in addition to the good contrast. I need to deliberately seek out those colors the next time I shoot a roll of this.

 

[Daniela]

I wish I could remember what camera I used to take this picture. By the time I got around to developing the film, I'd forgotten. This is the interior of an old Willys flatbed truck that was rusting away on the property until someone finally got around to hauling it off. I think rust and Metropolis are good friends.

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This is ridiculously gorgeous!
I don't shoot color anymore, but if I decide to, I'll try this film first. Thanks for sharing!

 

[mtnbkr]

rust and Metropolis are good friends.

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Great shot. Lomography should use the quoted text as an ad or something.

Chris

 

[Neil Morgan]

Nice pics! I love it. And it is totally unique in the film world.

NIce pics, what camera did you use for the Pano's?
I'm expecting my first rolls of metropolis next week and the all the pics in this thread are making me impatient to get out and shoot.

 

[runswithsizzers]

Am I the only one who is irritated when I see "chrome" - as in "LomoChrome" - used to label a negative film? But I guess breaking conventions is part of Lomo's business plan.

I see on their <website> the film is described as "2021 LomoChrome Metropolis" -- so apparently different, somehow from a pre-2021 version? Can we assume the photos being shown here are all from the newer version?

 

[Huss]

NIce pics, what camera did you use for the Pano's?
I'm expecting my first rolls of metropolis next week and the all the pics in this thread are making me impatient to get out and shoot.

Noblex 135

 

[Huss]

Am I the only one who is irritated when I see "chrome" - as in "LomoChrome" - used to label a negative film? But I guess breaking conventions is part of Lomo's business plan.

I see on their <website> the film is described as "2021 LomoChrome Metropolis" -- so apparently different, somehow from a pre-2021 version? Can we assume the photos being shown here are all from the newer version?

Mine was from the 2019 formula. I think the new version is meant to be more saturated.

 

[Huss]

120 Metropolis

 

[runswithsizzers]

Mine was from the 2019 formula. I think the new version is meant to be more saturated.

Thank you. I think I am seeing a categorical difference in color rendering between yours and the ones posted by @KerrKid. So *IF* KerrKid's photos are from the newer emulsion, that would be good to know. Of course, there are so many variables involved in getting a color negative image onto our screens, one should be cautious when drawing conclusions from posted results.

 

[Neil Morgan]

Am I the only one who is irritated when I see "chrome" - as in "LomoChrome" - used to label a negative film? But I guess breaking conventions is part of Lomo's business plan.

Not just you. Chrome is chromogenic or slide film, a colour positive image. Great colours, narrow dynamic range.

 

[abruzzi]

Am I the only one who is irritated when I see "chrome" - as in "LomoChrome" - used to label a negative film? But I guess breaking conventions is part of Lomo's business plan.

I see on their <website> the film is described as "2021 LomoChrome Metropolis" -- so apparently different, somehow from a pre-2021 version? Can we assume the photos being shown here are all from the newer version?

Yeah there is an older one. I have two rolls on the old Metropolis in my freezer that I haven’t shot yet. These look a lot different than the sample photos from the old version.

 

[Mackinaw]

I bought and used several rolls last year. Interesting stuff, but I'm not sure I'll buy anymore.

Jim B.

 

[MattKing]

Not just you. Chrome is chromogenic or slide film, a colour positive image. Great colours, narrow dynamic range.

Recently, this is mostly true.
But Verichrome and Verichrome Pan provide a pair of counter-examples that together hung around for 3/4 of a century or so.
Selochrome would be another example.

 

[KerrKid]

My Metropolis was made on 03/2020.

I’ve noticed a different look even across frames in the same roll of film. Also, my color film sits for months at 72-ish degrees until I get around to developing it.

I think it’s important to shoot subject matter in the type of lighting that this film favors. I only got 1-2 shots that I liked out of a roll of 36 since I wasn’t more careful in that regard.

 

[KerrKid]

I bought and used several rolls last year. Interesting stuff, but I'm not sure I'll buy anymore.

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Jim B.

I like this picture. You made a good choice to get those reds. I think that is where Metropolis shines. Yellows, too.