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CineStill BwXX (Double-X)
Kodak's cinema Double-X in a still-photo cassette.
| ISO / Speed | 250 |
| Type | Black & White |
| Process | BW |
| Formats | 35mm · 120 |
| Grain | Classic |
| Exposure latitude | Wide |
| Color cast | Neutral，low saturation, medium contrast |
| Brand | CineStill |
Generated color character — not a sample photograph
CineStill BwXX is Kodak Eastman Double-X 5222, a classic motion-picture black-and-white stock respooled for still cameras, with timeless grain and a cinematic grey scale.
Character & look
BwXX is the same Double-X emulsion that has shot Hollywood films for decades, giving a genuinely vintage black-and-white look with pronounced but pleasing classic grain and a long, forgiving tonal scale. Rated around ISO 250 in daylight, it has wide latitude and pushes well for a grittier, higher-contrast result. It develops in standard black-and-white chemistry and suits street, documentary, portrait and cinematic projects where an old-movie mood is the goal.
Best for
StreetDocumentaryPortraitCinematic
Shooting & development tips
Rate around 250 in daylight and 200 under tungsten. It pushes to 500 or 800 cleanly for more contrast and grain when you want a grittier look.
FAQ
Is CineStill BwXX the same as Kodak Double-X?
Yes. It is Kodak Eastman Double-X 5222, the motion-picture stock, respooled into still-photo cassettes and rolls, developed in normal black-and-white chemistry.