CDX Film 250

A 250-speed film from CDX, a name with almost no paper trail. On paper it reads as a true mystery roll.

How it behaves

Shoot it as an experiment and nothing else, per the notes. Note everything: how you exposed it, how it was developed. The research identifies it as hand-rolled Kodak 5222 Double-X cinema stock from Carmencita Film Lab in Spain, with a cinematic look. Deep blacks, smooth midtones, and medium grain. Strong contrast with expressive shadows. There is no remjet layer, so it develops normally in any lab or at home. D-96 is recommended, and standard B&W chemistry works.

Questions people ask

What is CDX Film 250 actually made from?

Carmencita’s own product page identifies it as their version of Kodak Double-X 5222, hand-rolled in Spain.

How do you develop CDX Film 250?

In standard black and white chemistry, with D-96 recommended. There is no remjet layer, so any lab or home setup that does black and white can run it.

What is CDX Film 250 best for?

Moody street and documentary work. The notes also list portraits with a film-noir feel.