Reviews on Rewind: LomoChrome Purple (Part 2)

With its surreal, psychedelic results that easily remind one of fairy tale-like wonderlands, the LomoChrome Purple has quickly grown to become one of the most popular emulsions in the community. We’re giving you that extra push in the form of more community-penned reviews to finally try this film yourself, if you haven’t.

Credits: @ihave2pillows

LomoChrome Purple XR: How to Get that Purple by @ihave2pillows

LomoChrome Purple 400 is Lomography’s answer to the legendary color infrared films Kodak Aerochrome and EIR. Much like its predecessors, it’s technically demanding and full of surprises. Here’s a rough guide to get that purple color you’ve always wanted.

Credits: saidseni

Paint the Town Purple: LomoChrome Purple First Impressions by @saidseni

Now I realize that when you start to understand the changes in colors the Purple makes, you can start to have fun with it. I hope I’m able to show some of its capabilities with both my color negative and purple pictures.

Credits: sandravo

LomoChrome Purple 400: Purple Perfect by @sandravo

But even after running just a single roll of this film, there is one thing I can tell you: I am a big fan of LomoChrome Purple and if I could turn back the clock I would go back and order lots more of it!

Credits: guanatos

LomoChrome Purple 120 or How do I Explain to my Nephews They Came Out Looking Purple? by @guanatos

One thing that makes using this film really easy is the fact that you don’t need any filter, like you do with infrared film. That means one less thing to worry about.

Credits: @susielomovitz

LomoChrome Purple: Super Analogue Excitement (and Some Doubts) by @susielomovitz

I’m really enjoying the newness and uncertainty of this film. Feeling like you have a lot to research to achieve correct exposure or amazing effects is hilarious. That’s why this review is going to be ‘The Doubts Review.’ I’ll launch some impressions and questions about the new film and I’ll be waiting for your answers and comments to exchange all the possible information.

Credits: pearlgirl77

The LomoChrome Purple and How Its Colors Convinced Me in the End by @pearlgirl77

I wasn’t very impressed when the LomoChrome Purple was first released. At least not so much that I wanted to get my hands on it at once. Of course I liked some pictures but eventually, I wanted to test it and what can I say? It was love at first sight!


Previously: Reviews on Rewind: LomoChrome Purple

written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-08-30 #gear #review #reviews-on-rewind #lomochrome-purple-xr-100-400-35mm #lomochrome-purple-xr-100-400-120mm

LomoChrome Purple Film 100-400 35mm

This unique color negative film will astound you by transforming natural tones of your photo into new eye-popping hues. A revival of the psychedelic infrared look from the Kodak Aerochrome film we all love, this film guarantees astounding photographic results.

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