Take a trip down memory lane to the absolute peak of the British high-street analog boom. For decades, Jessops was the undisputed king of UK photography, and their house-brand "Diamond" series was the go-to choice for millions of casual shooters and student photographers alike.
This curated experimental bundle brings together three distinct, full-length 36-exposure rolls from the mid-2000s. It gives you the perfect "exposure bracket" toolkit to test a legendary range of discontinued British house films.
What’s In The Bundle?
1. Jessops Diamond Fine 100 (36exp) — Expired 2007
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The Vibe: The sharpest tool in the box. Originally engineered as a low-speed, high-acutance (sharpness) film for bright daylight, this 2007 stock has resisted age-related breakdown beautifully.
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What to Expect: Mellowed, soft pastel color shifts, creamy highlights, and an incredibly fine, tight grain structure that retains fantastic edge detail.
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Shooting Guide: Rate at ISO 25 or 50 (overexpose by 1 to 2 stops) in full, direct sun.
2. Jessops Diamond Everyday 200 (36exp) — Expired 2005/2006
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The Vibe: The ultimate mid-2000s time capsule. This was the workhorse film found in almost every family camera bag across the UK, famously rebranded from high-quality European or Japanese master emulsions (often Agfa or Fuji).
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What to Expect: A gorgeously retro, lo-fi aesthetic characterized by warm golden-amber midtones, slightly faded greens, and an authentic "found photo" texture.
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Shooting Guide: Rate at ISO 50 or 64 (overexpose by roughly 1.5 to 2 stops) for optimal color rescue.
3. Jessops Diamond Max 400 (36exp) — Expired 2006
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The Vibe: The gritty, high-speed underdog. As a 400-speed consumer stock, time has acted like an amplifier on its chemistry, turning it into a wonderfully moody, experimental medium.
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What to Expect: Snappy, high-contrast frames with heavy, prominent grain and unpredictable, painterly color drifts—frequently leaning into deep magenta or copper-toned shadows.
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Shooting Guide: Because high-speed films build up base fog faster, you must feed this roll extra light. Rate at ISO 100 (overexpose by 2 stops) and stick to bright daylight.
Bundle Quick Specs
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Format: 35mm / 36 Exposures per roll (3 Rolls Total)
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Type: Colour Negative (Standard C-41 Process)
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Original Speeds: ISO 100, ISO 200, & ISO 400
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Expiration Range: 2005–2007
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Best For: Analog experimentation, UK high-street nostalgia shoots, and creating authentic, lo-fi 2000s indie-sleaze aesthetics.