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Looking to buy for a friend or family member that just started getting into film photography? Not sure where to start? These gifts are sure to set them on the right path and help new photographers get more out of their first rolls!. From our most versatile film stock to a perfect introduction to at-home processing with our JOBO MONO processing kit, we have something for any photographer at every skill level. For those just looking to have fun and keep it simple, grab a Harman EZ 35 and shoot your favorite holiday moments. Here’s a holiday secret: a 5-pack of KODAK Portra 400 is guaranteed to be on your loved one’s wishlist! And as a bonus, we created a video to help anyone understand how to get started with film.

STAFF PICKS

“Analog and convenience are words rarely affiliated with each other but the CineStill JOBO DUO Processing Kit bridges that gap and really does make home processing your film as easy as it gets. Gone are the days of yore dealing with multiple baths and erratic temperature control. The JOBO DUO has all that you need in just one box for the perfect start to your home film developing journey. Easy-to-use chemistry, the best tank on the market, professional storage, and precise temperature regulation; whether it’s color or black and white, 35mm or 120, the JOBO DUO Kit has you covered.”

Michael
Customer Solutions

“The Pentax 17 is one of those film cameras that I would want to take with me everywhere and everyday! It’s compact and lightweight design allows me to easily slip this camera in my pocket for quick and easy access. There’s no picture that I can’t take with the Pentax 17’s user-friendly controls, seamlessly switching between indoor and outdoor photos, which I think makes the Pentax 17 the perfect for film photographer beginners. The shining feature of the Pentax 17 is it’s half-frame format, which means that I can take up to 72 photos with a single roll of 35mm, which let’s me maximize all my favorite film stocks, such as CineStill 400D, Kodak Gold, and BwXX!”

Arvin
Dealers