Two Distinct Creative Looks
Dubblefilm Apollo and Revolog Plexus are both 35mm colour negative films designed to produce unusual, unpredictable results. But they achieve their effects in very different ways. Apollo is a reanimated film that has been manually tinted in the factory, resulting in a blue to yellowish hue with deep shadows and highlights that pop. Plexus, on the other hand, is a colour negative film that produces an organic-looking bluish structure reminiscent of a natural net across the entire image, with the effect stronger in darker areas.
Both films are part of the Revolog family (Dubblefilm joined Revolog in March 2019), but they cater to different creative preferences. Choosing between them depends on the kind of visual disruption you want in your photos.
Film Specifications at a Glance
- Dubblefilm Apollo - 35mm 36Exp: Dubblefilm Apollo is a 35mm colour negative film, 36 exposures, ISO 200. ISO 200 makes Apollo suitable for bright outdoor conditions or for use with a fast lens in moderate light. The lower speed encourages slower shooting and can result in finer grain compared to higher-speed films.
Dubblefilm Apollo - 35mm 36Exp - Revolog Plexus - 35mm 36Exp: Revolog Plexus is a 35mm colour negative film, 36 exposures, ISO 400. ISO 400 gives Plexus more versatility in lower light or faster action, while still being a general-purpose speed. The net-like effect is more pronounced in darker parts of the image, so exposure choices directly affect the visual outcome.
Revolog Plexus - 35mm 36Exp
What Each Effect Looks Like
Apollo's hand-tinted colour shift produces a blue to yellowish cast that can make scenes look reminiscent of old cinema or experimental photography. The effect is consistent across the frame but varies with shooting conditions — Dubblefilm notes that results will vary depending on shooting conditions, so expect something truly surprising every time. This unpredictability can be exciting for creative projects.
Plexus's net-like bluish structure is more systematic: it appears across the entire picture but is stronger in darker parts of the image. This can add a textured, almost organic overlay that feels like a physical filter rather than a colour shift. Because the effect is tied to luminance, you can influence its prominence by adjusting exposure.
Key Differences at a Glance
- Effect type: Apollo: blue to yellowish hue shift across the whole frame. Plexus: organic bluish net-like structure, stronger in shadows.
- ISO speed: Apollo: ISO 200. Plexus: ISO 400.
- Predictability: Apollo: results vary significantly with shooting conditions. Plexus: effect is consistent but luminance-dependent.
- Best for: Apollo: photographers who want a colour-shifted, vintage look with surprises. Plexus: those who want a textured overlay that interacts with light.
Which Should You Choose?
If you want a film that transforms the overall colour palette and keeps you guessing, Dubblefilm Apollo is the more unpredictable choice. Its hand-tinted hue shift can produce beautiful accidents, especially in varied lighting.
If you prefer a repeatable, structural effect that adds a net-like texture to your images, Revolog Plexus offers a more consistent look that you can control through exposure. Its ISO 400 speed also gives you more flexibility in less-than-bright conditions.
Both films are 35mm colour negative with 36 exposures, so they can be processed in standard C-41 chemistry. Your final decision comes down to whether you want a colour wash or a texture overlay — and how much unpredictability you're comfortable with.
