The Underrated Lomochrome Films

The LomoChrome films are super underrated in my opinion. Because of their unique responses to different wavelengths of light, the resulting images can be incredibly surprising. This video documents three rolls of medium format film from November 2023 to May 2024 - 2 rolls of Lomo Purple and 1 roll of Lomo Turquoise. If you’re interested in film photography or these unusual colors, then I hope these film scans inspire you to try these films out for yourself.
[Camera]
Bronica S2
[Film]
LomoChrome Purple and LomoChrome Turquoise (medium format)
[Equipment used for scanning the film]
-Kaiser copystand with a Nikon d800e camera
-High CRI light source
-Essential Film Holder
-Negative Lab Pro v3 and Lightroom
[Social]
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[Music]
Amaranth Cove by Into the Fold
Harbours & Oceans by Ama
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[@taylorlaw873]

Dude, these are such inspiring photos. Cant wait to see more from you!

[@jonmerrittphoto]

Thanks so much! Working on the next one as we speak.

[@Yakita60]

I now have a newfound respect for the preparation for photography locations and lightning. Thanks for sharing

[@jonmerrittphoto]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@jchrproductions]

Stumbled upon this channel and am amazed by this video, really changed my perspective on those stocks!

[@jonmerrittphoto]

I’m glad! There’s a ton of untapped potential with these two films.

[@NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

Loved these shots man, well done!

[@jonmerrittphoto]

Thank you!!

[@denalinorsen6180]

Using these at night is such an amazing idea, its less off-putting and a far more subtle effect.

[@jonmerrittphoto]

Thank you! I’ve seen some inspiring night results with these films. Definitely a lot of potential still there!

[@denalinorsen6180]

@@jonmerrittphoto I wonder what hue shifting would look like with these film stocks

[@mariopiper9256]

Great video and photos on these awesome film stocks. Lomo Turquoise is my fave. I love the street light photos and other night photos in turquoise. You gave me some ideas!

[@jonmerrittphoto]

Thank you!! Yeah out of these two film stocks I think I do like Lomo Turquoise a bit more. And go for it with nighttime!

[@HingLaw]

Thanks very much for a very interesting, on top of eye opening, video on LomoChrome, which in turn is something I only first heard of.
Though I haven't shot a roll of film in the past 20 years, probably LomoChrome could be a reason to pick up a film camera.
Just curious how development would be like. Same Kodak C-41 as the other color negatives?

[@jonmerrittphoto]

Yep just C-41 development. And Lomo Purple has a green base, so don’t be alarmed by how the negatives look. Thanks for watching!

[@naosVideos]

Why zone focus when you’re using an slr camera? Great photos!

[@jonmerrittphoto]

Thank you!! The Bronica S2 is notoriously hard to focus with sadly. The viewfinder is pretty dark, not nearly as bright as some 35mm SLRs. And because it’s such an old camera the prism-mirror calibration is off. So if I focused normally, my actual focus would not be where I see it.

[@mudcud]

I bought some the other day and I have no idea what I am doing so hopefully something turns out

[@jonmerrittphoto]

If you haven’t used them before, I really recommend metering at 200 ISO. Good luck! I hope you like the results.

[@AlexKulp]

Jon - another awesome video. The images are so beautiful and alien - keep it up. Maybe we will have to get you out to shoot the park at night haha

[@jonmerrittphoto]

Alien is a good way to describe the color potential with these films. And thanks so much! And oh man, what an opportunity that would be..