Dubblefilm Jelly 400 35 mm Color Film Review | The Most Colorful and Funky Retro Film for Unique Photos

May 14, 2026

I’m probably a little bit too excited to review the Jelly 35 mm film roll by dubblefilm, but I can’t help it! I’ve been waiting to try out this film forever and I finally got up the nerve to use it in one of my point and shoot 35 mm film cameras, the Samsung Evoca Zoom 115. I’m absolutely obsessed with the results. I’m always doing what I can to create light leaks and dreamy, colorful images, so I knew that I was going to love this film. I was on instagram one day and came across a few photos that a photographer took with this film and I bought a roll right away. It’s definitely not the cheapest film out there, but for what you’re getting, I’d be willing to buy it again.

I guess this isn’t really a review, but more of a rave because it’s exactly what I was hoping for. I’ve tried out a few experimental film rolls like Pyschedelic Blues and even made my own film soup (a fun way to alter your film rolls at home - I have a YouTube video about it if you want to try it for yourself!)! But the variety that I got throughout this film roll was pretty amazing. All of the images below are from the same roll of film, so you’ll see the immense color variation throughout. There are pinks, blues, reds, greens, and purples. And there aren’t any images that didn’t turn out because the color variations weren’t crazy or overdone. There’s just a gorgeous rainbow-like effect over each photo that brings a lovely, magical quality to them. I was actually expecting most of the images to be more of the pink/purple tone based on the images I saw on instagram, but I’m actually happy that there was more variation than that.

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If you’re looking for a fun roll of film that it still reliable and won’t ruin any of your images, the dubblefilm Jelly 35 mm roll is definitely a great one to try out. I’d recommend comparing it to my photos using the Psychedelic Blues film that I mentioned above (you can see sample photos from that film here!). You’ll see that the dubblefilm is just a little less extreme and more subtle, yet still exciting and colorful. If you’d prefer something even more unique and unusual, the Psychedelic Blues film is also super fun to experiment with.

Another thing I love about this film is that for a 400 ISO film, it was surprisingly not grainy. When I’m using cheap point and shoot cameras, I’m sometimes disappointed by the results when I use a 400 speed film. Mostly because the cameras themselves aren’t super sharp, so when you combine that with a grainy film, it just lacks detail. But I didn’t find that to be the case with this film, and when I was scanning it with my Epson film scanner, I realized why - because it’s actually Kodak GC/Ultramax 400 film! They just used that brand when creating their experimental film, and I find Kodak GC/Ultramax to be a great representation of 400 film because it has that “film” look to it, but the grain isn’t overpowering. It works well in most lighting conditions and is the perfect all-around daytime film, whether it’s sunny or cloudy outside. I have a full review about the Kodak GC/Ultramax film on my blog here!

I’ll definitely be shooting with this film again, especially because I had such a blast shooting with it knowing that I was going to get bright, colorful photos. It was just so exciting! I love anything that makes my photos stand out. :)

If you’d like to try it out too, here’s where you can find it!

WHERE TO FIND DUBBLEFILM JELLY 35MM FILM

B&H Photo

WHERE TO FIND PSYCHEDELIC BLUES 35MM FILM

PsychBlues.com

WHERE TO FIND THE SAMSUNG EVOCA ZOOM 115 35 MM CAMERA

Etsy

eBay

Amazon

If you’re looking for other unique film stocks to try out, make sure to read my blog post - 5 Unique Films to Try to Make Your Photos More Interesting. Or if you just want some standard 35 mm film recommendations, check out my post about The Best Color Film for 35mm Cameras.

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If you have any questions, I’m always happy to help! You can contact me here, or leave a comment below! Thanks so much for stopping by! You can also check out my B&H Photo storefront & Amazon Storefront for more camera/film recommendations. :) Have a magical day!

<3 Myles Katherine

Kentmere Pan 100 Film Review with Sample Photos Using a Holga 120 GCFN Camera | The Best Affordable Black and White Film for Beginner Photographers

October 20, 2025

When I was planning my 16-day trip to England to hike the 102-mile Cotswold Way National Trail, I wanted to bring a handful of different film stocks I’d never tried before. I loaded up my film pouch with dozens of color and black and white film rolls, knowing I’d have to carry it all for 102 miles, but knowing at the end of it all, it would be worth it. Or at least, hoping it would be! There is nothing more exciting to me than capturing my travels on film. Taking photos on my phone of a place I’d potentially never be able to visit again in my lifetime, just doesn’t cut it for me. I need memorable, one-of-a-kind images that I could proudly hang on my wall.

Kentmere Pan 100 is one of those films I’ve seen time and time again when shopping online for film, but I’ve never tried because it just seemed too affordable. It made me question whether it could take photos that compared to some of the more expensive black and white film stocks, like Neopan Acros 100 or Ilford HP5. But, considering I had a LOT of film to buy for my trip, I didn’t want to spend my entire life savings on film. Kentmere Pan 100 is one of the cheapest black and white 120 films out there and is often considered a “student grade” film for those who are just starting out or don’t want to spend a ton of money on film. I’m honestly surprised I never tried this one out in college! It’s available in 35 mm and 120 formats, so I’ll have to try out the 35 mm version next!

When I was first scanning film from my trip, I could tell immediately I was going to love this film. There was a soft eeriness to it that perfectly complimented the old churches and buildings I photographed throughout my hike. I was surprised by the level of sharpness that such an affordable film offered. While its not quite as sharp as I’m used to for a 100 speed film, I added just a tiny bit of sharpening when editing in Lightroom and it turned out exactly as I’d hoped. One of the most exciting aspects of this film was how well it handled low light. Oftentimes, when I’m shooting with a toy camera like the Holga GCFN and I’m using 100 speed film, I have to make sure I’m shooting in extremely bright daylight with no shade whatsoever, in order to get the best images possible. However, with this film I noticed that it handled the shadows with ease, offering more detail that I would have expected. While it’s definitely not as contrasty as Neopan Acros 100 (one of my favorite black and white films), sometimes it’s nice to have images that start out a little more flat. That way, you can adjust the shadows and highlights to your liking. There is hardly any noticeable grain at all in this film, which is ideal for fine art printing because you can blow up your images rather large and still get clarity and smoothness. This would be a great film for darkroom printing, which is why I’m assuming it’s often used for students and photographers who are just starting their journey into film photography.

I honestly have nothing bad to say about this film. It’s incredibly affordable and is a perfect standard black and white film. While I personally prefer the tiniest bit more contrast, I still love how dreamy and nostalgic these images turned out. I will definitely be including this film stock in my future B&H orders (my favorite place to buy cameras & film!), especially because it’s cheap! But also because it’s easy to work with, offers great detail and sharpness for the price, and captured my hike in the Cotswolds exactly how I hoped it would. :) If you want to find out more about our hike, I have a full video series on my YouTube channel. You can watch it here!

WHERE TO BUY KENTMERE PAN 100 120 FILM

B&H Photo

WHERE TO BUY KENTMERE PAN 100 35 MM FILM

B&H Photo

Adorama

Amazon

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You can read more about my favorite black and white film stocks here or my favorite color 35 mm film stocks here!

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Review of the Williamsburg Haunts: Boos & Booze Pub Crawl with Colonial Ghosts | Top Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia

August 13, 2025

As a Virginia native, I’ve taken quite a few trips to Williamsburg and Jamestown throughout my life. I still remember how spooky I thought it was as a kid and the way the entire town smelled like cloves and woodsmoke. There is something truly magical about wandering the cobblestone streets and seeing the colonial actors dressed in historical clothing carrying lanterns and speaking in old english accents. I loved that I felt like I was living in the pages of my American Girl doll’s biography (I had Felicity - if you know, you know). I just can’t believe it took me until now to actually take a ghost tour there! My husband and I go to Williamsburg a lot for work these days, but we decided to spend an evening with Colonial Ghosts on their Boos & Booze pub crawl! It was so fun learning about the history of the buildings in the center of town and hearing about the ghosts that haunt the area. I love a good ghost tour. We’ve been on tours in Richmond (our hometown), Savannah & London, and they are always such a good time.

The ghost tour started out near The Cheese Shop in the center of town, which I highly recommend popping into if you get a chance. It’s a great place to grab a quick bite to eat or have a glass of wine on the patio.

We started the tour off at DoG Street Pub, a beautiful restaurant and bar with a history of ghost sightings. We all ordered a round of drinks as our tour guide told us stories about the colonial ghost that had been seen by some of the employees of the restaurant at night when closing up shop. My husband, Chris, and I tried a local sparkling mead that was absolutely delicious. It was a very humid evening so the cold drink was particularly refreshing, as was the A/C inside the building!

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Our next stop was a visit to the stunning campus of William & Mary. The college has been around since 1693, so of course there are a ton of ghost stories. I found this story particularly spooky, since there has been sightings of a young school child that runs along the sunken garden. I won’t give away too much about the story, but as we left the tour later that night, I couldn’t help but walk by the sunken garden to see if I caught a glimpse of the ghost. Sadly, all I saw were a few William & Mary students dancing in the middle of the field, but maybe next time I’ll be a bit more lucky.

Our second bar of the night was a popular local’s spot, Berret’s Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill. They have a lovely patio outside where we sipped on a particularly delicious bourbon cocktail with mashed strawberries. Our tour group was somewhat small, but I’d highly recommend going with a group of friends or family members. The entire evening, I just wished my family and friends were there to join in on the fun! Our tour guide told us some pretty frightening and spooky information about the parking lot next to Berret’s, but I’ll spare you the details and you can find out about it on the ghost tour on your own. :)

On the way to our third and final bar, we learned a bit of history about The Kimball Theatre and the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg that used to be a mental hospital back in the late 1700s!

We ended the night at Precarious Beer Project, a super fun bar with multiple restaurants and arcade games inside. It’s definitely a great place to end the evening. The Friday night that we were there, the brewery was hosting a comedy night! It was buzzing with people and you could totally spend a few hours there drinking the night away after the ghost tour.

In general, I highly recommend taking a trip to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown if you haven’t already. I particularly recommend going in the fall, because the area is absolutely gorgeous that time of year. Williamsburg is known for being pretty humid in the summers, so I’d avoid that time of year if you can. And believe me, you won’t regret going in the fall. It’s a truly special place when the leaves are turning and the pumpkins are out. Also, if you’re in the area around Halloween time, you absolutely need to go experience Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream. You could totally fill a whole long weekend exploring Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Busch Gardens. There are also beautiful areas around Jamestown for bike riding and walking. The Colonial National Historic Highway is stunning around sunset with lovely water views of the James River. The restaurants in downtown Williamsburg are delicious too!

If you need any hotel recommendations, the Williamsburg Inn (5-star), Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection (4-star) and Cedar’s of Williamsburg Bed & Breakfast (3-star) are all great options.

Colonial Ghosts offer quite a few different types of tours throughout the year, like the Colonial Ghosts of Christmas Past tour and the Taste of Williamsburg culinary food tour. The classic ghost tour starts earlier in night (around 7 pm) that would be great for families, and the Dead of Night tour later (around 10 pm) is for those who want to explore under the cover of darkness. You can even combine ghost tours!

If you’re more of a history buff and want to tour some of the old buildings like the Governor’s Palace, Courthouse, and Capitol with staged performances, I definitely recommend this Colonial Williamsburg pass here. Yorktown and Jamestown are also fun visits, so I’d recommend this full-day tour that leaves from Williamsburg.

If you’re interested in taking the same pub crawl as we did, you can find it here! Or if you’d rather take the classic ghost tour, you can read more about it here.

Happy Haunting!

<3 Myles Katherine