Jessops Diamond Max 400 36exp - Expired 2006

Inject some raw, early-2000s energy into your camera with Jessops Diamond Max 400. As the "Max" name suggests, this was the top-tier, high-performance option in Jessops' house-brand lineup, engineered for action, sports, and tricky lighting. Expired in 2006, this high-speed emulsion has spent two decades maturing into a beautifully gritty, character-rich experimental stock.

The Highlights

• The "Max" Grain Profile: Because it's a 400-speed film, it already possessed a distinct, organic grain when fresh. At 20 years expired, that texture has evolved into a heavy, tactile grain structure that gives images an authentic "documentary" or "indie-sleaze" soul.

• Moody, Vintage Contrast: Expect compressed, deeply atmospheric shadows paired with glowing highlights. As the layers have aged, this batch is known to develop beautiful colour drifts—frequently leaning into warm ambers and retro, muted teals.

• Premium Rebranded Roots: Jessops didn't make their own film; they sourced "Diamond Max" from major global emulsion giants (often Agfa Vista or Fujifilm). You are shooting a highly capable consumer stock that handles exposure errors with surprising grace.

• 36 Exposure Full Length: Unlike shorter 24-exposure rolls, these full-length 36-exposure rolls give you plenty of frames to experiment with, dial in your settings, and capture your creative vision.

Quick Specs

• Format: 35mm / 36 Exposures

• Type: Colour Negative (C-41)

• Original Speed: ISO 400

• Expiration Date: 2006

• Best For: High-contrast street scenes, gritty night-out snapshots, and atmospheric, low-fidelity portraits.