Ageing is something that comes to us all. The ever-turning hand of time does not escape your films either. Just because they pass their expiry date it does not have to mean the end. On the contrary expired film can take on a whole new lease of life – with some amazing and unexpected results! We recommend that rather than resisting the ageing process, you should embrace it! Take the first step by experimenting with some of our fine Fuji vintage films.

FUJI Velvia 120 and 35mm There isn’t a film more proud to be saturated. In fact the Velvia screams saturation from the rooftops! Cross-processing gives you that wild Fuji blue-green shift and normal processing never disappoints. www.lomography.com/filmshop/fuji/velvia www.lomography.com/filmshop/fuji/velvia-100

FUJI Provia 120 and 35mm The Provia speaks volumes without hitting you over the head with saturation. When normally processed you will be struck by the trueness of the colour reproduction and when cross-processed it wears the trademark Fuji green-blue shift. www.lomography.com/filmshop/fuji/provia www.lomography.com/filmshop/fuji/provia-100

FUJI Superia 100 120 and 35mm The Superia’s subtle charm should not be under-estimated. Fine-grained and vivid, its beautiful natural colours have the capability to look almost ethereal. www.lomography.com/filmshop/fuji/superia www.lomography.com/filmshop/fuji/reala_35mm

FUJI Neopan 400 CN 120 The Neopan 400 is a good B&W all-rounder. Speedy, fine-grained with a superb finish. Another bonus is that you can develop it in cheapo C41 colour chemicals. Alright! www.lomography.com/filmshop/fuji/neopan

FUJI Neopan 1600 35mm Now this is a film to rave about! A luscious gritty lo-fi character with noir appeal. It’s super high speed makes it ideal for low-light, hand-held shooting. www.lomography.com/filmshop/fuji/neopan_35_1600

FUJI Pro 160 35mm Now the ‘Pro’ part isn’t just a name. The colours, contrast and dynamic range are the business. Distinctively, the film keeps the velvety-smooth fine grain you would expect from a much slower film. www.lomography.com/filmshop/fuji/nps_160

Times are a changin’. What was once your pet-love film may have been replaced by a finer candidate. Or perhaps the candle keeps burning brightly for your pet-love film even after all this time. Whatever the case may be we want to see your galleries taken with your absolute favourite film. If your gallery gets featured in the blog you will snag 10 full-bodied piggies to spend in the online shop. The ‘best of best’ gallery will have the honour of appearing in the next Filmshop newsletter and receive 20 piggies. www.lomography.com/blog/?id=1265

FUJI Neopan 1600 35mm This coveted title is sought after by many and granted to few. In the Neopan’s case you cannot beat it on crunchy graininess and noir mystique. Ideal for hand-held shooting in low-light conditions and its shots are punchier than a shot of Absinthe!

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Carefully unwrap your vintage film and place your nose 3 centimetres away from the film. Keep your mouth open. The aroma should bounce off the film and directly into your nostrils. Have a good sniff. Any particularly dodgy whiffs are a sign that perhaps the film not only expired but has in fact already left this world to meet its film-maker in the sky.

Insert your vintage into your camera of choice and give it a swirl, or alternatively just wind it on. This film has been waiting a long time this moment so shoot the hell out of it.

After development, its time to sample. For best results hold your photographs towards the light. Look for the differences in the brilliance and intensity of the colours, as well as the overall clarity. Increased graininess, smudging, blobbing, streaking and hallucinogenic effects may also be experienced. Remember the more films you taste the better you will become at this entire sensory process!

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