Candido is a premium range of 35mm colour-negative films made using professional motion-picture emulsions, loaded into DX-coded cartridges and supplied with Candido’s tested exposure and processing recommendations.

The range combines wide exposure latitude, controlled grain, strong highlight retention and a cinematographic tonal scale. Each film is selected for a particular speed, colour balance and set of lighting conditions, giving photographers a clear choice across daylight, tungsten and lower-illumination work.

The underlying emulsions were originally engineered for motion-picture production, and Candido supports both C-41 and ECN-2 as standard processing routes for the finished films.

Each Candido film has been designed for different lighting conditions and creative styles. Visit the individual product pages to compare our films, view sample images, explore technical specifications, and find recommended shooting conditions.

Candido Precision 50
Candido Scene 200
Candido Everyday 400
Candido Flex 800

Exposure Latitude

50 can be shot easily from EI 6 to 400.
200T can be shot from EI 25 to 1600.
250 can be shot from EI 31 to 2000.
500T can be shot from EI 62 to 4000.

The range is here across all four films to cover all spectrums of shooting, which is why Eastman only make four films. It’s understood that filmmakers know this inside out, and rate their film using the appropriate Exposure Index (EI) accordingly with their lab partners.

Yes.

All Candido films are supplied in standard 35mm cartridges and are compatible with all standard 35mm film cameras, including point-and-shoot cameras, SLRs, rangefinders and half-frame cameras.

Yes.

All Candido films are DX coded.

DX coding allows compatible cameras to automatically detect the film's ISO rating and configure the correct exposure settings automatically.

If your camera does not support DX coding, simply set the ISO manually.

DX (Digital indeX) coding is a coding system printed on the outside of the film cartridge that allows compatible cameras to automatically recognise the film's ISO speed and number of exposures.

This makes loading film quicker while reducing the chance of incorrect ISO settings.

Our Candido 50, 200, 400 and 800 films begin life at Eastman Kodak, and from that point onwards every step is fully accountable. We work with carefully selected converting and production partners across Europe and Asia, with a strict, documented chain of control from master roll to spooling, dating, and distribution.

This traceability means we stand behind every roll we sell — something film from unaccountable channels simply can't offer.

We're also developing new films of our own — more on that soon.

Every Candido product undergoes extensive testing before release to ensure it meets our standards for image quality, consistency and reliability.

No. Candido films use Eastman Kodak's latest film structure, in which the old remjet backing has been replaced by a modern anti-halation layer built directly into the emulsion. There's no coating to remove — nothing needs to be stripped or washed off by us or by your lab, no residue, and nothing that can come off in processing.

If you've avoided motion picture film in the past because of remjet — or been turned away by a lab — that era is over. Candido films are clean, lab-safe and processed just like any other colour negative film.

Yes. Candido films can be processed in either C-41 or ECN-2 chemistry, allowing photographers to choose the rendering and post-production flexibility that best suits their work.Choose C-41 where a stronger, more immediately defined colour-negative rendering is preferred, with greater contrast, firmer colour separation and less reliance on grading in post. Candido can be processed by any laboratory offering standard C-41 development. 

Choose ECN-2 where the priority is a lower-contrast negative, greater separation through the tonal scale and more control over colour and contrast during later grading. For that workflow, use a laboratory that performs genuine 16-bit capture throughout scanning, rather than delivering a lower quality file saved as a 16-bit TIFF.

Liquid Light Lab in the UK has been selected as a specialist Candido processing partner, offering both C-41 and ECN-2 development alongside genuine 16-bit, high-dynamic-range scanning. This gives photographers the choice between a more immediately defined C-41 rendering and an ECN-2 workflow designed to preserve maximum grading flexibility, tonal separation and colour control.

Yes. Candido films can be processed at home using either C-41 or ECN-2 chemistry, depending on the rendering and workflow you prefer.

Home-processing kits are available for both processes. Accurate temperature control, consistent agitation, correct chemical mixing and careful timing are essential for repeatable results.

Choose C-41 for a stronger, more immediately defined colour-negative rendering. Choose ECN-2 for a lower-contrast negative with greater flexibility for later colour and contrast grading.

Candido films can be processed in either C-41 or ECN-2 chemistry. The best choice depends on the post-production flexibility you want.

Choose C-41 for a stronger, more immediately defined colour-negative rendering, with greater contrast, firmer colour separation and less reliance on later grading.

Choose ECN-2 for a lower-contrast negative, smoother tonal separation and greater control over colour and contrast during scanning and grading.

For best results:

• Store unopened film below 20°C.

• Refrigeration is recommended for longer-term storage.

• Allow refrigerated film to return to room temperature before use.

• Avoid storing film in hot cars, direct sunlight or humid environments.

• Use within approximately six months of purchase for optimum performance.

Properly stored, Candido film has a shelf life of approximately two years.

Yes.

Candido performs exceptionally well with both natural and artificial light, including on-camera flash, off-camera lighting and studio strobes.

When exposed correctly, flash photography produces beautiful colour, contrast and skin tones across the entire Candido range.

Like most colour negative films, Candido rewards generous exposure. When in doubt, give it more light, not less.

Our recommendation is simple: rate the film one stop below box speed — shoot Candido 400 at 200, or Candido 800 at 400 — or if your camera has exposure compensation, set it to +1. This delivers richer colour, finer grain and noticeably better shadow detail, and the extra density is handled effortlessly in development, scanning and printing.

Absolutely.

Candido is suitable for photographers of every experience level. Its generous exposure latitude makes it forgiving to shoot while delivering outstanding results for experienced photographers.

Yes, but all unprocessed film should be kept in hand luggage and presented separately for a hand inspection wherever possible. Do not place film in checked baggage.

Modern CT scanners can affect unprocessed photographic film at any exposure index, and the effect may increase with repeated scans. Before travelling home, consider using a trusted laboratory in the country you are visiting so the film can be processed locally and does not need to pass through airport security again.

Keep the film in its original packaging and allow extra time at security when requesting a hand check.

All Candido films contain 36 exposures, giving you up to 36 photographs per roll depending on your camera.

For the highest quality images we recommend:

• Expose for the shadows.

• Choose a reputable laboratory and request high-quality scans for the best possible results.

• Experiment with exposure to discover the look you enjoy most.

Most importantly—get out and enjoy shooting.

Candido is sold exclusively through our network of authorised distributors, retailers and independent film laboratories.

This approach allows us to better support the analogue photography community by working alongside specialist camera stores, professional laboratories and regional distribution partners.

Our goal is to support the independent retailers, laboratories and distribution partners that help keep analogue photography thriving.

By purchasing through authorised stockists, you're supporting local businesses while often benefiting from faster delivery, local customer service and expert advice.

Candido is proudly stocked by independent camera stores, film laboratories and authorised retailers across over 50 countries, with new stockists joining our network regularly.

Simply visit our Find a Store page to locate your nearest stockist.

If there isn't currently a retailer in your area, please contact us.

We'll happily recommend the nearest stockist or let you know when Candido becomes available in your region.

Not always.

Each retailer chooses which Candido products they stock. If you're looking for a particular film, we recommend contacting the retailer before visiting.

We'd love to hear from you.

In a number of regions, Candido works with exclusive distribution partners who manage all wholesale sales within their territories. You can view these territories on our Distributor page, where each distributor's exclusive regions are clearly listed.

If your country is covered by one of our authorised distributors, you'll find their contact details on our Distributor page and can get in touch with them directly.

If your region isn't currently represented by one of our distribution partners, we'd be delighted to work with you directly. Simply complete the enquiry form on our Become a Stockist page and a member of the Candido team will be in touch.

This depends on where your business is located.

If your region is covered by one of our exclusive distribution partners, wholesale orders are handled directly by that distributor.

If your country isn't currently covered by a distributor, Candido will work with you directly. Please refer to our Distributor page to see which regions are exclusively represented before submitting an enquiry through our Become a Stockist page.

Our Distributor page lists all authorised Candido distributors together with the countries and territories they exclusively represent.

If your region isn't listed, please contact us through the Become a Stockist page and we'll be happy to assist you directly.

Yes.

Candido is available internationally through our authorised distributor and retailer network.

For wholesale enquiries, orders are managed either by Candido directly or through your regional exclusive distributor, depending on your location.

Yes.

We're continually expanding our global retail network and regularly welcome new stockists.

If your favourite camera store doesn't currently stock Candido, let them know you'd like to see us on their shelves—or encourage them to get in touch with us directly.

Demand occasionally exceeds supply.

If your nearest retailer is temporarily out of stock, check another authorised stockist or contact us and we'll happily direct you to the nearest retailer with availability.

Yes.

Wholesale pricing is available to authorised camera stores, film laboratories and retailers.

Simply complete the enquiry form on our Become a Stockist page. If your region is represented by one of our exclusive distributors, we'll introduce you to the appropriate partner. Otherwise, we'll work with you directly from Candido.