Bwxx 250 — Cinestill

To understand BWXX, you have to understand where it comes from. Unlike consumer films like Kodak Tri-X or Ilford HP5, which are designed for the flexibility of still photographers, BWXX is derived from motion picture film. Specifically, it is widely believed to be Eastman Kodak’s Double-X 5222 stock.

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For years, photographers have chased the "cinematic look." We see it in movies like Schindler’s List , Raging Bull , and Roma . That look—deep, brooding blacks, endless tonal gradation, and a texture that feels almost tangible—has traditionally been locked behind the gates of the motion picture industry. CineStill, a company renowned for repurposing movie film for still photography, busted those gates open with their color films, 800T and 50D. But with , they have delivered a tool for the purist: a true motion picture black and white stock, re-spooled for 35mm cameras. To understand BWXX, you have to understand where

Once you see those mid-tones, you’ll be hooked. CineStill BwXX 250 Go to product viewer dialog for this item