Cinestill 800T - Film Gallery

I’ve been hearing about this film for years at this point. Even after reading all of the reviews, seeing the sample images, and watching the videos I was skeptical. I ran a roll through my Mamiya MSX and was blown away by the unique look this film gives.

First off, I just love this film. I think the tungsten color balance gives it a really cool look, especially for lower light/night shots (obviously). Only recommendation is to be very deliberate with your metering/exposure to control for your want/hate for the halations you can get with this film.

What a fun film, finally got around to shooting a roll at night and really happy with the results.

I was very surprised by the quality of this film. It is actually not as grainy as expected. I did most of the shots outdoors in the day time, which is not how this feel was intended. I used a Hasselblad 500cm with an 85A filter. I used this color correction filter since the film is tungsten based, and I was shooting in the day light. For indoor shots, I removed the filter because it was primarily tungsten lighting. Outdoors did pose some challenges of course, being 800 speed film, and I rated it at 800. I had to be creative with the locations I shot in, using shadows, and blocking the direct sunlight. Overall, a very good film, and will be testing out even more

This is my go-to film when shooting bands or anything low light. I have yet to push it but I have never needed a tripod in order to take pictures with this film. Even without pushing this is a phenomenal low light film.

The film has very unique color renditions that really shine in moderately light rooms. The film handles overexposure better than underexposure, if it becomes underexposed the film will have over pronounced grain and a prominent blue cast, which is hard to correct in post.

Cinestill 800T is by far by favourite Colour Negative film. I like to shoot it at 1225 ISO and push it 1 stop in post. The colour and red-glow highlights are as cool as it gets!

If you’re looking for that movie look of the 80’s this is the film for you. Fluorescent’s have a green hue, colors pop and many lights will give off a halation. Not for everyone but I love it street shooting at night.