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CineStill Film BwXX Double-X Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)

BH #CIXXBW3536 • MFR #BWXX-36
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CineStill Film BwXX Double-X Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures)
Key Features
  • Panchromatic B&W Negative Film
  • ISO 250/25° in Standard Process
  • Fine Grain and High Sharpness
  • Classic Emulsion, Subtle Tonality
BwXX Double-X is a high-speed classic black and white movie film that has been cut and re-spooled for still photography use by CineStill. Using virtually the same emulsion formula since 1959, this film is characterized by its subtle tonality, relatively low contrast, and high sharpness. Its nominal sensitivity is ISO 250/25° when used under daylight conditions or ISO 200/24° when used in tungsten-lit environments. The film has an acetate base with a scratch-resistant layer and is designed to be used in conjunction with D-96 developer, however can also be used with other standard black and white developers.
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CineStill Film BwXX 35mm Overview

BwXX Double-X is a high-speed classic black and white movie film that has been cut and re-spooled for still photography use by CineStill. Using virtually the same emulsion formula since 1959, this film is characterized by its subtle tonality, relatively low contrast, and high sharpness. Its nominal sensitivity is ISO 250/25° when used under daylight conditions or ISO 200/24° when used in tungsten-lit environments. The film has an acetate base with a scratch-resistant layer and is designed to be used in conjunction with D-96 developer, however can also be used with other standard black and white developers.

This item is one 36-exposure roll of 35mm film. The cartridge is not DX-coded and the film speed must be set manually.

EAN: 4260243551875

CineStill Film BwXX 35mm Specs

Number of Rolls
1
Film Format
35mm
Number of Exposures
36
Film Type
Panchromatic B&W Negative
ISO/ASA Film Speed
250
Film Processing
Standard Black and White Chemistry
Film Base
Acetate
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.07 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
2.4 x 1.5 x 1.45"

CineStill Film BwXX 35mm Reviews

A more-dramatic but versatile B&W film

By Alanera
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-12

One of the creative joys of film photography is how different film stocks look (render) and how to apply those looks to various scenarios. Thus, whether color or B&W, one must try several to land on your prefered look for each type of photography done. All to say that after trying the classic films of B&W (TriX, HP5+, TMax), I landed on BWXX as my favorite for its heightened drama (via inky blacks) and its magical range and smooth tonal rendering. Watch the opening scene from Casino Royale to see its cinematic heritage that immediately stops anyone with an artful eye in their tracks. You can get close to this look pushing a 400-speed film like HP5+ to ISO800, but the grain is definitely higher at that ISO800 than BWXX's ISO250. And that key detail to me is a main justification of preference of BWXX and its higher price over alternatives.

Doesn't get Better than CineStill

By Edwin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-05-13

CineStill XX has become my favorite black and white film to date. The rich blacks and smooth midtones, the minimal grain and the strong contrast have become what I expect from any black and white film. I would definitely recommend that any photographer try it.

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