Tesco Value Colour Film 200

The Tesco Value Colour Film 200 is a negative film for color photos. The British supermarket chain Tesco distributed the film under the trade mark “Tesco Value”. The film material was manufactured by another company.

The Tesco Value Colour Film 200 is used to create color photographs. The photographs created with this film are classic color shots that faithfully depict the captured moment. The film is ideal for vacation photos, shots at weddings or parties, and family pictures.

The film’s stated light sensitivity is ISO 200, and the ISO value provides information about the light sensitivity of the film stock. An ISO 200 value is fine for everyday shooting situations and is accepted by most light meters.

Exposure of expired film stock

Older film stock, especially if it has been stored under adverse conditions, may produce underexposed images as light sensitivity decreases. It is possible that the photos will be underexposed if the specified ISO value is used. Therefore, it is recommended to set a lower ISO value on the camera.

Other factors that may affect image quality include increased graininess of the film, lower contrasts, or color shifts. Proper storage of unexposed film material can ensure the subsequent quality of the images.

Film processing

To obtain images from exposed film, the C-41 development process is required. This process is offered by most photo labs. The standard sequence of the development process is identical at all photo labs. Large drugstore chains in Germany offer a film development service. The results of the development are film strips containing the captured images.

Afterwards, prints of the photographs can be made or they can be scanned for digital purposes. During image development, many labs offer additional options for making prints in a variety of sizes.

Digitization

An alternative method is digitization using a scanner. Digitization of negatives can be performed by numerous photo labs. However, it is also possible to purchase a scanner for personal use. After the images are digitized, they can either be digitally processed or used in printed form.

Availability and Alternatives

The Tesco Value Colour Film 200 was intended for 35mm cameras. There are different manufacturers like Lomo, Nikon, Olympus or Agfa that produce cameras for 35mm format.

The film is supplied in a white cardboard box. The design is characterized by the colors red and dark blue.

Of course, you can’t buy the film today. However, there are still 35mm films that you can use for color photos. One film is the Fujifilm Superia 200*.