110 film
110 film is a small, self-contained cartridge format originally designed for compact pocket cameras, producing a distinctly small, grainy negative with a nostalgic, lo-fi character. Once considered obsolete, it's been kept alive by a small circle of manufacturers and a growing following among Lomography and vintage camera fans. Compare 110 film prices from UK retailers on Filmproof.
About 110 film
What is 110 film?
Kodak introduced 110 in 1972 as a simpler, smaller alternative to 126 cartridge film, aimed at compact, easy-to-load pocket cameras. The film cartridge drops straight into the camera with no threading required, and produces a small 13x17mm negative, roughly a quarter the area of a 35mm frame.
110 fell out of production in the 2000s as compact cameras and then digital took over, but Lomography relaunched the format in 2012 with new film stock and cameras, and it now has a small but dedicated following among photographers drawn to its distinctive grain and portability.
Popular 110 film stocks
Lomography is the main active manufacturer of 110 film today, with a small range spanning Tiger and Lobster colour negative, Orca black and white, and the cross-processed Peacock slide film, alongside dedicated 110 cameras like the Lomomatic. Availability is far more limited than 35mm or 120, so stock can sell out or be seasonal.
Because the format was dormant for so long, most 110 shooters are working with either recent Lomography stock or hunting down expired vintage cartridges, both of which behave quite differently, expired 110 film often shows heavier grain, colour shifts and light leaks.
Buying and shooting 110 film
110 is a niche, lower-volume format, so prices per roll tend to be higher than 35mm for a much smaller negative, and choice is limited to whatever a small number of manufacturers currently have in production. It's worth checking stock regularly, since 110 can go in and out of availability more than mainstream formats.
Filmproof tracks 110 film stock and prices across UK retailers so you can catch it when it's available, rather than missing a limited run.