About this film
Harman Phoenix 125 135/36 is an experimental colour negative film rated at ISO 125 in 135 format with 36 exposures, processed in C-41. It is a new version of Phoenix 200, Harman’s first colour film: the same character at a lower box speed of ISO 125. Best before 07/2028.
Image character
High contrast, visible grain and punchy, saturated colours. Phoenix has only limited antihalation, so halation around bright light sources and reflections is possible. Colours vary noticeably with the scanner and scanning settings.
Best uses
Street, travel, outdoor portraits and scenes in even daylight — Phoenix does best with medium-brightness subjects. If you need accurate colour, a conventional colour negative film is the better choice.
Practical advice
Meter for the mid-tones: Phoenix tolerates neither over- nor underexposure well. The best results usually come at EI 100–160, and bracketing is worth it on your first roll. The manufacturer warns of occasional coating anomalies — part of the film’s experimental nature.
Processing: standard C-41, alongside any other colour negative film. I can develop and scan it for you — film development and scanning. The ISO 200 version is Harman Phoenix II 200 135/36.
Specifications
Format: 135
ISO: 125
Exposures: 36
Process: standard C-41
DX-coded cassette
Best before: 07/2028
Frequently asked questions
How is Harman Phoenix 125 different from Phoenix 200?
The character is the same — high contrast, visible grain and saturated colours — but the box speed is lower: ISO 125 instead of 200.
How should I expose Harman Phoenix 125?
Meter for the mid-tones and stay close to box speed: EI 100–160 usually gives the best results. Bracket important frames.
Which process does Harman Phoenix 125 need?
Standard C-41, alongside other colour negative films, with no change to time or temperature.
