{"product_id":"lomography-lomochrome-metropolis-35mm-color-film","title":"Lomography LomoChrome Metropolis 35mm Color Film","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLomoChrome Metropolis 135 (2019) is a 36‑exposure 35mm color negative film that produces muted, desaturated tones and a cinematic grainy look while accepting ISO settings from 100 to 400.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Lomography for photographers seeking a moody, filmic aesthetic, the LomoChrome Metropolis delivers a distinctive cross‑processed appearance straight from a standard C‑41 development. Its cine‑style grain and softened color palette make it a popular choice for street, editorial, and portrait photography when you want images that feel atmospheric rather than saturated. This listing is for a single 36‑exposure roll in a non‑DX coded 35mm cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does LomoChrome Metropolis create that cinematic, desaturated look?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film’s emulsion and development response favor midtones and neutrals, pulling down color saturation and enhancing grain contrast for a vintage cinema vibe. Rather than relying on postproduction filters, Metropolis renders subdued blues, muted skin tones, and low‑contrast shadows in‑camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCine‑style grain structure for textured images\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEngineered emulsion that reduces vibrant hues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural midtone emphasis for a filmic atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptimized for C‑41 processing—no specialty chemistry required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I shoot this film in varied lighting and still get usable results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—Metropolis has an extended working range of ISO 100–400, giving you flexibility across bright daylight and dimmer street scenes. Because this roll is non‑DX coded, set your camera’s ISO manually to match your exposure approach and creative intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eISO 100–400 range for daylight to low light versatility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon‑DX cartridge requires manual ISO setting on cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide latitude tolerates common exposure variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with handheld shooting and slower shutter choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I develop LomoChrome Metropolis—lab or at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetropolis is designed for the universal C‑41 color negative process, so you can have it developed at any standard lab or process it yourself if you have C‑41 chemistry. Home development gives you control over push\/pull choices and can accentuate the distinctive grain and tonal shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard C‑41 development in labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHome C‑41 processing possible for full creative control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePush\/pull flexibility can increase grain or recover shadow detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScannable negatives for digital archiving and editing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat types of photos benefit most from this film?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetropolis shines when you want mood and narrative: candid street scenes, editorial portraits, and urban architecture gain a cinematic storybook quality. It’s also a strong choice for photographers experimenting with film aesthetics rather than faithful color reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStreet photography that emphasizes atmosphere over color fidelity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePortraits with softened skin tones and moody backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUrban and architectural images with pronounced grain texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExperimental shoots where color desaturation is desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e LomoChrome Metropolis 135 (2019) is aimed at photographers—both hobbyists and pros—who want to introduce cinematic tonality and tactile grain into their 35mm work. If you prefer images with subdued colors, textured grain, and a filmic mood, and you’re comfortable setting ISO manually or processing C‑41, this 36‑exposure non‑DX roll is a creative tool worth trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What processing does LomoChrome Metropolis need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It uses standard C‑41 color negative processing, so any lab or home C‑41 kit can develop it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Do I need to set ISO manually with this roll?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — the cartridge is non‑DX coded, so set your camera’s ISO manually between 100 and 400.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lomography","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48412529918109,"sku":"B0849PQWPN","price":34.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9596\/1757\/files\/lomography-lomochrome-metropolis-front-packaging.jpg?v=1781236972","url":"https:\/\/nexoltic.com\/products\/lomography-lomochrome-metropolis-35mm-color-film","provider":"Nexoltic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}