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Kodak Film Stocks
Full line of Motion Picture Film
numbers starting with 7 designate 16mm, and those with 5 designate 35mm
| 7260 | 5260 | 500T |
| 7219 | 5219 | 500T |
| 7229 | 5229 | 500T |
| 7217 | 5217 | 200T |
| 7212 | 5212 | 100T |
| 7207 | 5207 | 250D |
| 7201 | 5201 | 50D |
| Double X B+W | 7222/5222 | 200T/250D |
| Eastman Plus X B+W | 7231/5231 | 64T/80D |
Fuji Film Stocks
Full line of Motion Picture Film
2nd numbers starting with 6 designate 16mm, and those with 5 designate 35mm
| 8673 | 8573 | 500T |
| 8692 | 8592 | 500D |
| 8683 | 8583 | 400T |
| 8653 | 8553 | 250T |
| 8663 | 8563 | 250D |
| 8643 | 8543 | 160T |
| 8622 | 8522 | 64D |
Please Inquire about our selection of Super 8, Reversal, or other
Colour and Black and White Film Stocks
Specs for 16mm: 400 feet at 24 frame/s = 11 mins. & 6 secs., 300' = 8:20 mins., 200' = 5:33 mins., 100' = 2:46mins. Regular 16mm Film Format (double perf) has been discontinued by Major Manufacturers. Certified Film offers Bolex loads (100' on daylight spools).
Specs for 35mm: 1,000 feet at 24 frame/s = 11 mins. & 6 secs., 900' = 10:00 mins., 800' = 8:53 mins., 400' = 4:26 mins., 300' = 3:20 mins., 200 '= 2:13 mins.
Cost Considerations
Certified Film sells 16mm and 35mm in shortends, recans and factory sealed. Please call or fill out our online form found on this site for a quote. A shortend is the unexposed remainder of a roll in a magazine that is clipped and placed back in a can for later use. They vary in size from 100 to 390 feet. By request, shortends can come in sizes between 100 and 990 feet for 35mm. Shortends are the least expensive form of motion picture film stock.
A recan is film that was loaded into a magazine but not even partially shot. Usually, a roll of film that was opened in a black bag or film tent, but not used.
Factory-sealed film is exactly as if you purchased it directly from the manufacturer.
Film Testing Procedures and Storage
Our lab uses D-min readings (essentially density number readings) to detect each individual stock's relative age and quality. Each developed negative splice is also inspected for signs of fogging. Fogging occurs from light leaks, most commonly attributed to camera "doors" not being taped. Fogging is detectable on negative when there are light streaks or as most often the case, when sprocket holes on the edge of the negative are repeated as an actual image. All fogged film is immediately discarded to Certified Film's recycling bins. Certified Film affixes numbered labels to our cans that correspond with film listed on our density reading test sheets.
Film does degrade over time and is treated as perishable. Its emulsion compound can often thin through aging producing results if used that are unpredictable. All film should therefore be properly refrigerated. Recommended storage temperature should be approximately 45 to 55 degrees farenheit. Due to the unpredictability of film via the aging process, Certified Film does not keep film in it's fridges beyond the recommended 6 month shelf life.
With respect to shipping, particularly cross-border, it is recommended that all outside packaging be affixed with "DO NOT X-RAY" labels. Most major carriers are aware of the sensitive nature of film shipments. Certified Film uses FedEx for all of its shipping needs.
