CineStill 800T 120 Film – Stunning Tungsten Color Negatives

Introduction

CineStill 800T 120 Film is a medium format tungsten‑balanced color negative film crafted from Kodak Vision3 5219 motion picture emulsion. CineStill 800T 120 Film stands out because it has the rem‑jet layer removed, enabling standard C‑41 processing while preserving its cinematic halation and rich tonality.

Rated at ISO 800 and pushable to EI 3200, CineStill 800T 120 Film performs beautifully in low‑light and tungsten‑lit scenes. It produces fine grain, dynamic contrast, and glowing highlights around bright elements. When used outdoors, CineStill 800T  often yields a cool blue cast unless supplemented with an 85B filter or shot at EI 500–640.

The film’s design includes a PET acetate base for flatness and archival stability. Thanks to its hybrid workflow, CineStill 800T 120 Film can be processed using consumer C‑41 kits at home or sent to labs without special handling. This flexibility makes it ideal for creative photographers.

Key Features

• Tungsten Color Balance (3200 K) – For neutral tones under incandescent light

• ISO 800 (pushable to 3200) – Flexibility across lighting conditions

• Rem‑jet Free – Clean processing in C‑41 chemistry

• Halation Effects – Distinctive glow around bright areas gives artistic vibe

• Fine Grain, Sharp Detail – Smooth scans or enlargements

• Hybrid Workflow Compatible – C‑41 or Cs2 provides creative control

• 120 Medium Format – 12 or 16 exposures depending on frame size

Shooting & Exposure Tips

Use CineStill 800T 120 Film indoors or at dusk to fully exploit its tungsten balance and cinematic halation signature. Photographers often rate it at EI 500 or 640 in daylight to tame its blue bias. When pushing to EI 1600 or 3200, you’ll get deeper saturation, stronger halation, and higher contrast.

Bracket exposures under mixed conditions to find your preferred aesthetic. Even in bright daylight, CineStill 800T  delivers usable results when rated down. Without halation, it behaves like a high‑speed conventional color film for controlled portrait or scene work.

Processing Suggestions

CineStill 800T 120 Film is ideally processed via standard C‑41 chemistry for convenience. Home processors can use simplified kits, while labs can process it like any consumer roll. For those who want the original cinema look, the Cs2 process mirrors motion‑picture color curves, though not required for standard output.

Handle the film carefully—the lack of rem‑jet backing can cause static artifacts in dry conditions. Always load/unload in subdued light and cold‑store rolls before exposure to preserve sensitivity and quality.

Why CineStill 800T 120 Film?

Photographers choose CineStill 800T 120 Film for its unmatched cinematic flair—especially at night or under tungsten lighting. Its glowing halation, workability in low light, and forgiving exposure latitude make it perfect for creative, atmospheric photography. Whether capturing neon sign-lit streets or moody interior scenes, this film offers a look distinct from typical color negatives.

Its hybrid flexibility—usable with both home-processing kits and standard labs—makes CineStill 800T 120 Film ideal for professionals and hobbyists alike. The fine grain and dynamic color quality ensure strong performance in both print and scan workflows.

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External Resources

• Analog.Cafe Review – CineStill 800T Film – Insight into halation, color shift, and practical characteristics
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• Richard Haw’s Review of CineStill 800T – Field-tested evaluation of sharpness, exposure latitude, and imagery
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• Wikipedia: Tungsten Film Explained – Learn about tungsten-balanced film’s behavior indoors vs daylight
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