Lomography Metropolis

Lomography's desaturated city film, rated anywhere from 100 to 400. Muted colors and strong contrast by design. Made for gray streets and concrete.

How it behaves

Pick your ISO based on the light; the look stays moody either way. It flattens color on purpose, so do not expect pop. The research says it desaturates colors and mutes tones while making contrasts pop, with striking reds and a gritty, metallic, cinematic look. It is an XR film, so any speed from 100 to 400 works on a single roll with no change to standard C-41 development. Desaturation and contrast strengthen at higher speeds, and reds pop more at higher ISO. High contrast can be tricky in strong light.

Questions people ask

What ISO should I shoot Metropolis at?

Anywhere from 100 to 400. It is XR extended range, and higher speeds strengthen the desaturation and contrast.

Is Metropolis good for true-to-life color?

No. It desaturates and mutes color by design. It is not the film for true-to-life color.

What is Metropolis best for?

Gritty street scenes and punchy urban portraits. Urban scenes suit it best.