Lomography films are known for their less than conventional results, with dystopian colours and alternative looks that can bring a new edge to your photography.
Where colour film is considered, there’s a whole host of Lomography colour film stocks to try. On a recent trip to Japan I actually packed LomoChrome Purple and Metropolis, which by any stretch, delivers slightly more natural results than the rest, albeit with an urban, vintage edge.
LomoChrome Metropolis is rated at an ISO 100-400 and also available in 120 and 110 formats. As we were heading to Okinawa in Japan, known for it’s all year round sunshine and warmth, I thought it would be a great opportunity to put it to the test and share the outcome with you!
LomoChrome Metropolis 35mm Film Review + Photos In Japan
LomoChrome Metropolis is a colour negative film made by Lomography that’s designed to give everyday scenes a muted, almost cinematic look.
It tones down strong reds and blues, softens greens, and pushes images toward a cooler, more desaturated palette, which makes cities feel slightly surreal and timeless.
It’s especially well suited to urban photography (hence the name), architecture, street scenes, and overcast days, where the reduced colour saturation helps shapes, textures, and light stand out.
As this was my first time shooting with it, I did try a variety of different settings including street photography, architecture and even beach scenes so I could get a feel for how the film performs in these different settings.
Despite the sky appearing a little overexposed in the below shot, this was one of my favourite images that represents how well an architectural shot comes out on Metropolis.
I love the muted, almost vintage and subdued colours in this photo. There’s more depth of colour and endearment with architectural shots as there is so much going on in one photo.
Shots in nature where there’s a lot of greenery also came out really well. They feel richer, yet edgier and more muted at the same time.
I don’t personally feel Metropolis excels in places such as on a beach, but the film wasn’t technically designed for such use.
Having said that, the subdued tones of blue feel really soothing to look at. This day ended up being pretty overcast as well. Having said that, the first intro image on this post is actually one of my favourites!
More Sample Images On LomoChrome Metropolis
Overall, I really like the end results of the images, but perhaps would be more mindful about where I choose to use this film in the future.
I personally leaned towards liking the architectural and nature shots the most, there was more depth of colour and the vintage, subdued hues really excel on architecture and street photography as there’s more going on. It’s definitely one I will be shooting with again. All images have been developed and scanned by us at FilmProcessing.co.uk!
If you like images that feel graphic, moody, and a bit futuristic without going fully black and white, Lomochrome Metropolis is a great film to reach for. What are your thoughts on this film stock? Is it one on your to try list? Let us know in the comments below!