Harman's second-generation C-41 color film, which the maker still describes as a creative, experimental film.
Harman redesigned every layer and component of the original Phoenix, with new dyes and couplers and an experimental layer structure.
Harman says the gains in contrast, grain and sharpness hold more shadow and highlight detail and give it more exposure latitude than the first Phoenix.
There is no orange mask, so color can render unusually next to established films, and it can show halation in contrasty light.
Harman gets its best results between EI 100 and EI 200 and advises bracketing in bright or difficult light.
Its predecessor was the first color film made entirely at Harman's factory in Mobberley.
Tips and observations from people who have used this film stock.
Accidentally shot my first roll at what I thought was ISO 400 indoors, then shot the second at box speed 200 and most came out underexposed even in strong sun, so I tested 100/200/400 side by side and 100 was clearly the best exposure, but the exposure latitude is really poor, so honestly I probably won't shoot this stock again since the colors feel weird and faded.
