The Insanity of Redscale Film

I captured my first roll of redscale film. These images were taken on a day with blue skies and white clouds near the cliffs west of Las Vegas. The film gives the impression of a scene from Sarah Connor's apocalyptic dream in Terminator 2.

The film is from Lomography they say

From fiery reds and blazing oranges to pale yellows and subtle blues, Lomography Redscale XR ISO 50–200 film offers an opportunity to craft extraordinary images imbued with eye-catching hues. Thanks to its extended ISO range, you can vary which tones and how much grain you want to produce from shot to shot on the same roll of film. Perfectly suited for the more imaginative photographers out there, it’s ripe for multiple exposures and other unbridled experimentation.

What is redscale film? It is simply film rolled to be shot the wrong way!

this is from analogcafe.com

Photographic film has two sides. Colour film has to be loaded with its emulsion side facing the lens to produce “correct” colours. This is often the only way to load a 35mm canister or medium format roll into a camera.

Redscale film is any colour film loaded with the emulsion side facing away from the lens. Redscale film usually creates darker, redder images compared to its “normal” use.

Redscaling requires a simple modification that can either be done at home or by the manufacturer.

Yes, you can create redscale film on your own, or like I did, use Lomography Redscale XR 120 ISO 50–200 in 120 format, shot at 200 ISO. They also offer redscale film in 35mm and 110 formats.

If you want to try it out read these tips from Lomography.

The camera I used was a (Koni) Omega Rapid 200 120 Medium Format with a 90mm f/3.5 Super Omegon lens.

The results are Super Duper Crazy and could make for an interesting album cover.

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