FAQs

What’s the difference between films?
Each film has its own look, as if you’re changing filters.​

Why is there a difference in Film prices?
Films prices varies depending on the ISO and the brand.

Can all cameras shoot color and b&w?
Yes, any film camera can shoot color and b&w as it depends on the film not the camera.​

Why didn’t I get 24,36, ... pictures?
That could be due to:

  • Usually a couple of frames at the beginning of the roll are exposed while loading the roll in the camera.
  • Very over/underexposed frames our scanners couldn't detect.
  • The film was rewinded early.
  • If you shot the film in a disposable, you might have not shot the whole film.

Why is my film blank / burnt?
This can happen for a few reasons:

  • The film wasn’t loaded properly, so it never advanced or got exposed.
  • The roll was shot with the wrong ISO setting, causing heavy over/underexposure.
  • Light leaks from the camera (damaged seals / back opened) can burn the film.
  • The shutter or camera may be faulty (shutter stuck, lens cap on, etc.).
  • The film was accidentally exposed to light before or after shooting.
  • The roll wasn’t fully rewound properly, which can affect frames.

In that case, the scanning fees are fully refunded.

​What are the available films and cameras
Visit our website shop to find all the available gear and films and follow our social media platforms to find all the updates announced.

What is processed and scanning?
A shot film first has to be processed in chemicals first to obtain the film negatives then the negatives are put in a scanner to be scanned to obtain digital pictures.

What’s the differences between the developing and scanning options?
For the developing it depends on the film itself, as for the scanning you can consider the options as Normal and High Quality. Normal being (2400 DPI) and High being (3200 DPI).

35mm Film
Low: ~1500 × 1000 px - ~0.7r MB (JPEG). Ideal for everyday use, social media, and small prints (up to 6×4).

Medium: ~3000 × 2000 px - ~3 MB (JPEG) Perfect for higher-quality sharing and prints up to A4.

High: ~6000 × 4000 px - ~13 MB (JPEG). Best for large prints, archiving, and maximum detail.

TIFF: ~6000 × 4000 px - ~70–75 MB. Uncompressed files for full editing flexibility.

120 Film
Medium:
~6962 × 7184 px - ~13–15 MB (JPEG)
High-resolution scans ideal for detailed viewing and prints up to A2.

High:
~10443 × 10776 px- ~25-35 MB (JPEG)
Maximum detail for large prints, archiving, and professional work.

TIFF:
~10443 × 10776 px- ~65-90 MB.
Uncompressed files for advanced editing and highest quality workflows.

Can I see samples taken by film/camera?Yes, we advise checking Lomography.com for samples.

What does expired film mean?
Some people prefer the unexpected results of expired film as over time the chemicals on the film deteriorate, colors shift and aren't as vibrant, and grain increases. A film’s decline will be gradual so we compensate by lowering the ISO by one stop for each decade past expiry.