Cinestill BwXX (Double-X) / 35mm SW-Film / ISO 250 / 36 Aufnahmen
Technical Details:
- Film Type: Black and White Negative Film
- Format: 35mm
- ISO Speed: ISO 250 (Daylight), ISO 200 (Tungsten Light)
- Length: 36 exposures
- Expiration Date: 04/2027
- DX-Coded Cartridge for use in cameras with automatic film recognition
A Film with Cinematic History
The Eastman Kodak Double-X 5222 was developed by Kodak in 1959 and has been a staple in the film industry for decades. Originally designed for motion picture productions, it gives images a timeless, classic black-and-white look with fine grain, high dynamic range, and striking contrast.
Although Kodak primarily offers this film for professional movie production, Cinestill has made it accessible to still photographers by rolling it into 35mm cartridges with DX coding. This makes the Double-X 5222 available for analog photographers—a rare opportunity to shoot with genuine motion picture film.
A Film for Timeless Aesthetics
Thanks to its wide exposure latitude and versatility, Kodak Double-X 5222 is suitable for various scenarios, from street photography and portraits to reportage and artistic projects. The film responds well to different development processes and can be easily pushed to achieve even more contrast and grain.
Used in Iconic Film Productions
Many masterpieces in film history have been shot on Eastman Double-X 5222, including:
🎬 Raging Bull (1980)
🎬 Schindler’s List (1993)
🎬 Memento (2000)
🎬 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
🎬 Casino Royale (2006)
🎬 I'm Not There (2007)
🎬 Frantz (2016)
🎬 American Horror Story (2011-2017)
This cinematic DNA makes Kodak Double-X 5222 the ideal choice for photographers looking to capture a dramatic, cinematic black-and-white look in their images.