Where can I process my HARMAN films?
You can process yourself using C41 kits or send to any lab that offers C41 colour film processing.
There are many excellent labs around the world including our sister company HARMANLab.com who specialise in C41 and B&W processing, scanning and printing services.
To get the best results, we recommend using labs that have applied our recommended scanning settings.
Why are these films branded HARMAN?
Our company name is HARMAN technology, named after Alfred Harman, the founder of the original ILFORD company back in 1879. We do not have the rights to use the ILFORD brand for colour products and so HARMAN Phoenix 200, HARMAN RED 125, and our future colour films will all be under the HARMAN Photo brand.
Will you stop making your black & white films, papers, and chemicals? Why can’t I find those products on this website?
Our passion and commitment to black & white films, papers and chemicals remains as strong as ever. Those products have their own website and social media channels (@ilfordphoto) and won’t appear under the HARMAN Photo brand.
How long will these ‘limited edition’ films be available?
We have not set a fixed date or quantity. We have a roadmap of projects in development which may determine how long current films remain available. However, we want enough people to be able to shoot our current HARMAN films as the feedback and revenue generated will help steer the development of our future colour films.
Are you on social media?
We are building our @harmanphoto community on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Bluesky and Youtube. You can follow our colour film journey on these platforms.
Please share your image with us using:
HARMAN Phoenix images #phoenixfilm #harmanphoenix #harmanphoto
HARMAN RED images #harmanred #harmanphoto
When can we expect a new colour film? / Can you share your roadmap?
The launch of Phoenix in December 2023 has provided an excellent benchmark for us to build upon. Our research and development team have been working hard on a follow up colour film as well as honing some of the specific components that may be in future films. Things are progressing well, but we can’t share details or timescales as yet. Please follow our @harmanphoto socials as you will hear the news there first.
HARMAN RED FAQs
What is a redscale film?
Redscale is the effect you get when shooting through the back of a colour film. By doing this you are exposing your image through the film’s base and the red sensitive layer first while also significantly reducing the impact of the blue sensitive layer. When accurately exposed, this typically removes blues from the image whilst creating almost monochromatic results primarily consisting of reds, oranges and yellows.
Does this mean RED is just Phoenix upside down?
Essentially yes. The Phoenix emulsion is an excellent option for redscale due to its high red sensitivity. By using a clear base with no anti-halation, which can reduce the speed in other redscale films, the Phoenix emulsion works well as RED has minimal speed loss.
Is RED a limited-edition film?
As RED is based on the Phoenix emulsion, we expect this version to be available for a limited period of time. As with Phoenix the duration of this is not defined.
Will RED be available in other formats?
Watch this space…
Any developing or scanning recommendations for RED?
Our HARMAN RED technical data sheet covers recommendations for both developing and scanning the film.
HARMAN PHOENIX 200
Why has it taken you so long to make a colour film? / Why now?
We believe we have the broadest, and best, black & white offering in the world. Our focus and dedication to black & white has allowed us to be one of the last film manufacturers consistently making large volumes of film. It has also given us the ability and confidence to invest significantly in our operations and people.
We’ve always known that making colour film is not something to be undertaken lightly. We needed to be confident we could not only make it, but to do so at a sufficient scale and at a price point that the community could get behind.
We recognise that the community is currently very heavily reliant on just one or two manufacturers and that all markets need healthy competition to thrive. As a company we are fully committed to the future of film and while this is just the beginning, our aim is to ensure photographers have a sustainable choice when it comes to colour film.
Is it a true ISO 200?
Yes, but it can be rated between ISO 100 and 400.
Will you make HARMAN Phoenix 200 in other formats?
For now, HARMAN Phoenix is only available as a 35mm (135) 36exp film and 120 roll film. We are still reviewing other formats but if this is something that you are interested in seeing then please tell us using our feedback form.
Where can I buy HARMAN Phoenix?
HARMAN Phoenix is available in all good photo retailers around the world (while stocks last).
Any scanning tips for HARMAN Phoenix?
We have carried out extensive scanning testing in conjunction with leading labs including HARMANLAB.com, thedarkroom.com, Blue Moon Camera and Analogue Wonderlab and have created recommended settings for the most common lab scanners such as Fuji Frontiers and Noritsus. We recommend you check that your lab is aware of these before sending your film off.
When left to ‘autocorrect’ these scanners may give you punchy colours with a cross processed vibe (Frontiers) or even a green tint (Noritsus). Due to the strong grain, we also suggest avoiding over-sharpening the scans.
Those using flatbed or Digital Camera scanning can also make adjustments to their own tastes using their usual software.
Nb. If developing / scanning at a lab, we always advocate collecting your negatives regardless of the film you are shooting – this way you can always re-scan images yourself (or even better – print them).