Lomopedia: Harman Phoenix 200 Review & Camera Recommendations

Known for its warm hues, strong grain, and charming halation, the Harman Phoenix 200 is the first in Harman Photo's color film line. In this edition of Lomopedia, we're tackling one of the newest names in the color film market, discussing its roots and technical specifications. We're also sharing photos taken by our Community members, and recommending cameras that are a suitable fit for the Harman Phoenix 200. Let's get into it!

The launch of the Harman Phoenix 200 in 2023 signaled growth and further revival for the film market, which in the last few decades has been grappling with the closure of several film companies that resulted in scarcity and rising film stock prices. The situation for color film was especially dire, as its complex production process has made new launches increasingly rare compared to black-and-white.

Harman Phoenix 200 marked Harman's entry into the color film market, having previously established its name under Ilford Photo as a black-and-white film manufacturer. In July of 2025, Harman also released a new, more refined version of its color film, the Phoenix 200 II.

Through their LomoHomes, many Community members have shared images taken with the Harman Phoenix 200 with different subjects and in different environments. Let's take a look at a few outstanding photos in this mini gallery.

Community Photo Gallery

The first iteration of Harman's color film received mixed reviews from the market, with some expressing difficulties such as properly exposing the film stock and heavy grain, while others rejoiced in the film stock's imperfections and experimental nature. In a blog review, photographer and Community member @vanc noted some of the film's characteristics:

As for the Harman Phoenix 200 film, it’s great for experimental stuff. Tweaking the ISO settings, like dropping it to ISO 160 or lower, can really change up the contrast and overall look...For the extreme high contrast and dark shadows, I might want to suggest to try shoot at ISO 160 if you have this roll. The high film grain is still acceptable.

It's visible that the Harman Phoenix 200 reacts strongly to different lighting conditions, shining the best outdoors in sunny conditions or in well-lit indoor locations to retain shadow and highlight details. Its punchy contrast and colors could render beautifully for dramatic portraits, or even macro-photography given a pop of bright colors against a dark or neutral background.

Best Cameras for the Harman Phoenix 200: Our Lomography Picks

With its strong grain and quirky imperfections, this film stock calls for a camera that thrives on experimentation. To bring out its unique character, we’ve rounded up our top camera picks to pair with the Harman Phoenix 200:

Sprocket Rocket 35 mm Panoramic Camera

An experimental film stock deserves experimental perspectives. Try out the Sprocket Rocket with the Harman Phoenix 200 to take unique, bright panoramas or close-up shots similar to these photos by Community members @memorymemory and @jmcedo.

Spinner 360°

Four times longer than the typical panoramic image, the Spinner 360° can also be a great fit for a film stock like the Harman Phoenix 200 with its ability to photograph scenes in 360°. This camera and film stock combo will surely work wonders for landscapes or outdoor events to capture a whole vibe and not just a photo, such as these ones taken by Community member @japh!

ActionSampler

Another creative camera that is a great fit for the Harman Phoenix 200 is the Lomography ActionSampler, which takes four-framed photos per 0.22-second interval. Bring the camera outdoors in sunny weather and capture life in a sequence like Community member @kirkanderson in these action-packed images.

Technical Specifications

Type: Color Negative film
ISO: 200 (can also be shot down to 100 or up to 400 ISO)
Exposures: 36
Developing: Standard C-41 processing
Compatibility: 35mm cameras

What do you think of the Harman Phoenix 200 film? Share your thoughts with us below! You can also check out our full range of Lomography cameras to find the perfect match for your film stocks.

written by sylvann on 2025-10-21 #lomopedia #color-film #lomopedia #harman-phoenix-200 Share Article