110 Film Photography

Introduced in 1972 by Eastman Kodak, the 110 cartridge film format was a huge success for amateur photographers in the United States, England and beyond. Following the equally popular 126 cartridge format (launched in 1963), the 110 film was only 16mm in width allowing cameras to be much smaller, launching Kodak's "Pocket Instamatic" campaign.

With a 110 camera in every household, cameras and film were easily obtained for three decades until Kodak (and other companies) discontinued the film in 2009. Popular for its unique grain and "look," photographers continue to use the last batches of 110 film in vintage and new Holga cameras. It's been reported that European company Adox will introduce new 110 films in 2011.

Michael Raso is the producer and host of The Film Photography Podcast. Launched in October of 2009, the show is a 90 minute, bi-weekly Internet radio program, exploring a wide range of topics relevant to the experienced and aspiring photographer using film as a medium. Hosts Michael Raso and Duane Polcou enthusiastically dissect and debate the pros-and-cons of film formats, do-it-yourself techniques, digital technologies, and vintage and contemporary cameras and accessories in a thorough, informative and casual manner. Regular features include Camera tests and reviews, "book of the month", interviews, a listener-generated Q&A, and film-related giveaways.

Produced in the United States, the Film Photography Podcast is broadcast around the globe via iTunes and direct stream from http://www.filmphotographypodcast.com

You can get 110 film processed by Dwayne's Photo ( http://www.dwaynesphoto.com/ ), Clark Color ( http://www.clarkcolor.com ) or Blue Moon Camera ( http://www.bluemooncamera.com/ ). They all offer print services!!

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[nikonone2000]

@U23Drocs send it out to places that develope regular 35mm film, just tell them or label the envelope stating that it is 110 film. it will still get developed. i took mine to a local wal-mart and sent it out labeling it that it is 110 film and they sent it back developed. it was a very old cartridge maybe 15yrs old the photos were age big time but you can still make out what the image is. try it, it will work.

[thecommercialedge]

@U23Drocs Send it to me I'll develop it for you. :-)

[franscartoons]

i cant wait for 2011!

[rorrt]

I was wondering how the film is actually exposed.

Does the film run from the film spool, to the taking spool. Via a kinda window that is free of the black plastic...It probably is.

[U23Drocs]

i have 3 Kodak 110 cameras and one Minolta one with a Hotshoe Flash, one of the Kodak ones still had film in it, but i don't know of a way to get it developed, probably wouldn't come out anyway

[1albagee]

I wonder if they really are going to make the film again!

[perkidanman]

@nachosconchisme There are places online that specialize in printing old film, you could try looking at them?

[jonrev]

The JCPenney camera may actually be a "Kodak in drag"; many of the hardlines sold there were usually name-brand products with the Penneys logo slapped on it.

[ksiryan1121]

Does the Holga film work with the Kodak Pocket Instamatic? I would love to start shooting with my Pocket Instamatic 20.

[nachosconchisme]

Wow now thats pretty cool! I Just found a whole box of those skinny 110 negatives my mom has kept over the years. I always wondered what kind of camera they came from. And i want to get them reprinted because my mom only has half the photos and there are more but only on the negatives and ive checked all around and nobody processes them anymore :( They only process 35mm.