What does the edge text on a 35mm film strip tell you about the film?

The text printed along the edge of a 35mm film strip, called edge code or DX code, identifies the film manufacturer, product name, emulsion batch, and ISO speed. On this strip the imprint reads 'COLOR 400', indicating a color negative film with ISO 400 sensitivity. Frame numbers help photographers and lab technicians locate individual exposures during processing and printing.

How can this Photo be used?

With a width of over 8,500 pixels, this image is well suited for large-format print applications. Under the commercial license on Kataloop, use cases include book covers, exhibition design, campaigns for photography schools, or magazine layouts focused on analog photography. It also works for web presences of photo labs or retro design projects.

What mood does this Photo convey?

The dark film strip against the bright textured background creates a calm, matter-of-fact contrast. The visible sprocket holes and film type imprint give the image a documentary and technical feel. It evokes associations with archives, craft photography, and the material nature of analog media without leaning into sentimentality.

What equipment was used to capture this Photo?

The fine details of the sprocket holes and film surface were captured with the Sony Alpha 1 (ILCE-1) and the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II. With 50 megapixels and a resolution of 8515 x 5677 pixels, the Alpha 1 renders even the smallest structures of the film negative with precision. The GM II lens delivers low chromatic aberration and high-contrast detail reproduction.

What visual style or trend does this Photo represent?

Analog aesthetics are experiencing a broad revival in advertising, editorial, and social media. Film negatives as a subject represent the trend toward material authenticity and a countermovement to digital perfection. Particularly in the creative and cultural sectors, such images are used to highlight craft, process, and origin rather than just the final result.

Vintage film strip with light reflections

Name: Vintage film strip with light reflections
Brand: Kataloop
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Vintage film strip with light reflections

Kataloop stock photo no.

7972595

8515

5677

18573401

SONY ILCE-1

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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