Bonusprint Activa 100 24exp - Expired 2006

Take a nostalgic trip back to the peak of the UK mail-order film boom with Bonusprint Activa 100. For decades, the iconic orange and blue envelopes of Bonusprint were a staple of British households, capturing millions of family holidays and weekend snapshots. Expired in 2006, this rare house-brand roll has spent two decades maturing into a beautifully unique, character-rich experimental stock.

The Highlights

• The Mail-Order Legend: Bonusprint films were traditionally sourced from major European emulsion giants, most notably Agfa. Underneath the age-related haze sits a high-quality consumer baseline originally prized for its punchy contrast and warm, rich tones.

• Sun-Washed 2000s Palette: Nearly 20 years of aging have beautifully mellowed this film. Expect a gorgeous, lo-fi aesthetic with subtle shifts toward golden ambers, warm yellows, and soft pastel tones that perfectly encapsulate a retro British summertime vibe.

• Controlled Low-Speed Grain: Because this was originally a fine-grained, low-speed ISO 100 film, it has resisted the test of time far better than faster expired stocks. It retains a beautiful structural sharpness wrapped in a gentle, organic texture.

• Authentic "Found Footage" Look: The natural aging process creates a compressed shadow profile and a soft, glowing highlight look that digital filters and modern film stocks simply cannot replicate.

Quick Specs

• Format: 35mm / 24 Exposures

• Type: Colour Negative (C-41)

• Original Speed: ISO 100

• Expiration Date: 2006

• Best For: Bright daylight street photography, nostalgic lifestyle portraits, and experimental landscape projects.

• Covered by our expired film guarantee.