The Best Film Stocks for Beginners

Some film stocks are easier to start with. These are the best.

Kodak Portra 400. The classic color stock. Forgiving exposure latitude and beautiful skin tones.

Kodak Gold 200. Cheap and friendly. Great for everyday shooting.

Ilford HP5 Plus. The standard black and white. Pushable, forgiving, always looks good.

Kodak Tri X 400. Gritty and classic. The go to for street photography.

Fuji Color 200. Affordable and pleasant. A good everyday color film.

Start with one color and one black and white. Learn them well.

These stocks forgive mistakes. That is exactly what beginners need.