During my recent trip to Scotland, I brought some Kodak 250D film from Reflx Lab in the 120 format. As a film enthusiast, I carefully selected two locations to shoot with this film: the Isle of Skye in Scotland and later on, London. If you’re not familiar with this film, I highly recommend checking out my previous Kodak Vision 3 5207 250D film review for more details. It’s important to note that the Kodak 250D film is processed using the ECN-2 method, so be sure to find a local lab that can handle this process. If you’re interested in trying out this versatile film, I’ve included a link below for you to purchase it. In this blog post, I’ll share my experiences shooting with the Kodak 250D film and the moments I captured during my Scotland trip using my gigantic Pentax 67II camera and a 90mm lens.

In terms of the film’s technical aspects, Kodak Vision 3 5207 is a medium-speed daylight-balanced film known for its fine grain structure, excellent tonality, and wide dynamic range. Additionally, the film employs Advanced Dye Layering Technology (DLT) to reduce grain appearance in shadows, ensuring cleaner detailing and clarity. As a member of the VISION3 series of motion picture films, this film boasts high archival stability and is well-suited for digital post-production processes. Notably, masterpieces like Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk were shot using this exact IMAX film format.

When it comes to resolution, Kodak Vision3 films exhibit finer grain when developed in ECN2 chemicals, compared to the best C41 films. In my experience, shooting with this film at box speed (ISO 250) yields optimal results. The film is also versatile enough to be pushed one stop. Furthermore, since it is designed for directors to post-edit, the initial look you receive from the lab might appear somewhat pale and less contrasted than other C41 processed films, such as Kodak Ektar or Portra film.