Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I recently got my hands on some 800T motion film from China—an unbranded roll with its remjet layer removed, making it a potential alternative to Cinestill 800T. In this video, I’ll show you how it performs and whether it’s a good replacement for those looking for a more affordable option.
Instead of the standard C-41 processing, I experimented with RA-4 chemicals to see how it holds up in development. How did it turn out? You’ll have to watch the video to find out!
Does it works? Watch my video!
0:00 Introduction
2:10 Unboxing the cheaper Cinestill 800T alternative
5:22 Test scene
7:26 Processing the cheaper Cinestill 800T alternative
11:32 Results
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Ilford Rapid Fixer : amzn.to/2SeHKI2
Ilford RC paper 5x7 : amzn.to/3oHMdPE
Air Shutter Release 20' : amzn.to/2RxvKS8
Shanghai film 4x5 : amzn.to/3c35QN0
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I have been doing film photography, darkroom printing since 2003. Since then, I have also been doing alternative processes such as albumen printing, kallitype printing, wet plate and dry plate photography. My favorite cameras are the Nikon FM2 and Nikon F2 and my favorite films are Fomapan 100, Kodak Ektar, Fujifilm Velvia, Rollei Superpan. with The various genres of photography I enjoy doing are landscape photography, portrait photography,
I recently got my hands on some 800T motion film from China—an unbranded roll with its remjet layer removed, making it a potential alternative to Cinestill 800T. In this video, I’ll show you how it performs and whether it’s a good replacement for those looking for a more affordable option.
Instead of the standard C-41 processing, I experimented with RA-4 chemicals to see how it holds up in development. How did it turn out? You’ll have to watch the video to find out!
Does it works? Watch my video!
0:00 Introduction
2:10 Unboxing the cheaper Cinestill 800T alternative
5:22 Test scene
7:26 Processing the cheaper Cinestill 800T alternative
11:32 Results
Affiliate links :
Ilford Multigrade paper developer : amzn.to/3fBoigM
Ilford Rapid Fixer : amzn.to/2SeHKI2
Ilford RC paper 5x7 : amzn.to/3oHMdPE
Air Shutter Release 20' : amzn.to/2RxvKS8
Shanghai film 4x5 : amzn.to/3c35QN0
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I have been doing film photography, darkroom printing since 2003. Since then, I have also been doing alternative processes such as albumen printing, kallitype printing, wet plate and dry plate photography. My favorite cameras are the Nikon FM2 and Nikon F2 and my favorite films are Fomapan 100, Kodak Ektar, Fujifilm Velvia, Rollei Superpan. with The various genres of photography I enjoy doing are landscape photography, portrait photography,
