Silberra Color 50 - 35mm
Silberra Color films were first introduced in 2019 as an extremely limited edition test batch and only as ISO 100. During the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-21, Silberra continued to develop the means for producing color films on a more regular basis and beginning in 2021 released three speeds of color films: an ISO 50, 100 and 160, with the Silberra Color 100 being available in both 35mm and 120 at the time of these films' introduction.
Initially not much was known about the manufacture of these films. They are presumably made to spec at the request of Silberra and are their own thing, not another color film repackaged in a Silberra box.
Silberra Color 50 has surprisingly rich colors, especially with its reds and greens, causing some to remark that it reminds them a bit of the Kodachrome look. Personally, we feel like it is similar to Kodak Ektar, but that is perhaps merely because we are more prone to tying it to a modern emulsion. Silberra Color 50 also has incredibly fine grain.
The film is coated onto what feels like a triacetate base but has a much lighter base color than other contemporary color negative films. This may cause some initial color casts in scanning as most modern scanners are calibrated for a deeper orange film base. Silberra also uses recycled film cans that have been shown to be prone to light leaking. A bit more care than usual should be taken when loading this film and subdued light is best.
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