CFP 250D

The CFP 250D, a color negative film, is sold under the brand name CFP. This brand belongs to the Hong Kong photography retailer Camera Film Photo Limited. The film material is produced by another manufacturer and was primarily designed for use in cinema film production. A roll is available in Hong Kong for around 8 euros.

The CFP 250D is a color film for cinema that is available in 135 format. It is characterized by special properties that make it interesting for both professional and ambitious film projects.

Film emulsion and exposure

The emulsion of the CFP 250D is tailored to daylight (5600K) and delivers balanced color reproduction at this color temperature. The film is designed for a sensitivity of ISO 250, but is often recognized by cameras as ISO 200 due to DX encoding standards. This should be taken into account when exposing to ensure optimal image quality.

An outstanding feature of the CFP 250D is its exceptionally wide exposure latitude of around 15 f-stops (EV). Compared to conventional roll films, which usually have an exposure latitude of 7 EV, this means a significantly higher tolerance for over- or under-exposure. This means that details in the highlights and shadows can be retained even in difficult lighting situations, which is particularly advantageous for high-contrast subjects.

Camera choice

The CFP 250D can be used in a variety of cameras that support the 135 format. This includes both analogue film cameras and digital cinema cameras with corresponding film magazines. When choosing a camera, you should make sure that it has manual exposure control in order to be able to utilize the full exposure latitude of the film.

Film development

The CFP 250D is developed using the ECN-2 process, a special process for cinema films. This process ensures uniform development and optimal color reproduction. It is recommended that processing be carried out by a professional film laboratory that has experience with the ECN-2 process.