Posted by Brooklyn Film Camera posted on November 12, 2026
The short answer
You can buy 35mm, 120 and Polaroid film in person at Brooklyn Film Camera, 855 Grand Street in Brooklyn, right next to the Grand St stop on the L train. We're open every day from 11 to 8. The shop carries colour and black and white film from Kodak, Ilford, Fujifilm, Cinestill, Lomography and Polaroid, plus Instax, Super 8, 110 and 4x5 film, and you can drop your finished rolls off for developing on the same visit, or mail them in from anywhere in the US.
Below is what to look for when buying film in NYC, the films we carry by format, and how to order online and pick up in the shop.
Where can I buy 35mm film in NYC?
Brooklyn Film Camera stocks 35mm film in colour, black and white, cinema and expired stocks. Our 35mm film collection shows what's on the shelf online. Films we carry in 35mm include:
Not sure which to pick? Kodak Gold 200 is an easy first roll for daylight, and Kodak Portra 400 handles changing light and skin tones well. Portra 400 is also the best-selling film in our shop by a wide margin: over the last three months we sold more than three times as many rolls of it as of Gold 200. Our guide to which 35mm film to buy compares the three most popular colour films. For black and white, Ilford HP5 400 is a forgiving all-rounder.
Where can I buy 120 film in NYC?
We stock 120 roll film for medium format cameras alongside 35mm. Kodak Portra 400, Kodak Gold 200 and Cinestill 800T each come in 35mm and 120 on the same product page: choose 120 when you add it to your cart. See the full 120 film collection for everything in stock in 120.
A 120 roll gives 8 to 16 pictures depending on your camera's frame size, so medium format shooters usually buy a few rolls at a time. Our guide to medium format cameras for beginners explains the formats.
Buy the film made for your camera. Vintage 600 cameras and the SLR 680 take 600 film. SX-70 cameras take SX-70 film, and every SX-70 we sell has the OpenSX70 board, so it shoots 600 film too. i-Type film has no battery in the pack, so it only works in newer Polaroid cameras with their own rechargeable battery, such as the Polaroid Now. Our guide to SX-70 film vs 600 vs i-Type goes through it in detail.
Can I buy Instax, Super 8 and 110 film in NYC?
Yes. Alongside 35mm, 120 and Polaroid, we stock:
Instax: Fujifilm Instax film for Mini, Square and Wide cameras, including Instax Monochrome. The instant film collection shows which Instax packs are in stock.
The right format for your camera. 35mm, 120, Polaroid and Instax films only fit their own cameras. If you're not sure, our guide on loading a 35mm camera shows what a 35mm canister looks like.
Speed (ISO) for your light. ISO 100 to 200 for bright days, ISO 400 for everyday and indoor light, ISO 800 and up for night.
The look you want. Portra for natural skin tones, Ektar for saturated colour, HP5 or Tri-X for classic black and white, Cinestill 800T for night scenes under street lights.
How you'll develop it. Most colour negative film uses C-41 developing. Slide film such as Ektachrome uses E-6, and colour Super 8 film such as Kodak 500T uses ECN-2.
Can I order film online and pick it up in Brooklyn?
Yes. Order online and choose Pickup at checkout. You'll get an email when your order is ready, and you can collect it any time during open hours. See in-store pickup for the full details.
How do I get to Brooklyn Film Camera?
We're at 855 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, immediately next to the Grand St station on the L train. We're open every day from 11 to 8, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. See visit us for directions.
Brooklyn Film Camera is at 855 Grand Street, next to the Grand St stop on the L train, open every day 11 to 8. We sell 35mm, 120, Polaroid, Instax, Super 8, 110 and 4x5 film, plus used film cameras, and you can drop off film for developing during the same visit.
What is the best film for a beginner?
For a first roll in a 35mm camera, Kodak Gold 200 is easy to shoot in daylight and gives warm, natural colour. If you'll shoot indoors or on cloudy days, Kodak Portra 400 or Kodak UltraMax 400 gives you more room. For black and white, Ilford HP5 400 is forgiving and works in most light.
Do you sell expired film?
Yes. We sell a random expired film three-pack in 35mm, and the Expired Film Club sends a curated box of expired film monthly or every three months. Expired film gives unpredictable colour shifts and grain, which is part of the fun.
Can I buy film and get it developed in the same place?
Yes. You can buy film at Brooklyn Film Camera and drop your finished rolls off for developing at the shop during open hours. Our guide to getting film developed explains how developing and scanning work.
Where to Buy Film in NYC: 35mm, 120 and Polaroid
The short answer
You can buy 35mm, 120 and Polaroid film in person at Brooklyn Film Camera, 855 Grand Street in Brooklyn, right next to the Grand St stop on the L train. We're open every day from 11 to 8. The shop carries colour and black and white film from Kodak, Ilford, Fujifilm, Cinestill, Lomography and Polaroid, plus Instax, Super 8, 110 and 4x5 film, and you can drop your finished rolls off for developing on the same visit, or mail them in from anywhere in the US.
Below is what to look for when buying film in NYC, the films we carry by format, and how to order online and pick up in the shop.
Where can I buy 35mm film in NYC?
Brooklyn Film Camera stocks 35mm film in colour, black and white, cinema and expired stocks. Our 35mm film collection shows what's on the shelf online. Films we carry in 35mm include:
Not sure which to pick? Kodak Gold 200 is an easy first roll for daylight, and Kodak Portra 400 handles changing light and skin tones well. Portra 400 is also the best-selling film in our shop by a wide margin: over the last three months we sold more than three times as many rolls of it as of Gold 200. Our guide to which 35mm film to buy compares the three most popular colour films. For black and white, Ilford HP5 400 is a forgiving all-rounder.
Where can I buy 120 film in NYC?
We stock 120 roll film for medium format cameras alongside 35mm. Kodak Portra 400, Kodak Gold 200 and Cinestill 800T each come in 35mm and 120 on the same product page: choose 120 when you add it to your cart. See the full 120 film collection for everything in stock in 120.
A 120 roll gives 8 to 16 pictures depending on your camera's frame size, so medium format shooters usually buy a few rolls at a time. Our guide to medium format cameras for beginners explains the formats.
Where can I buy Polaroid film in NYC?
We carry Polaroid film for each current Polaroid film type: 600 film in colour and black and white, SX-70 film in colour and black and white, i-Type film and Polaroid Go film. See everything in the instant film collection.
Buy the film made for your camera. Vintage 600 cameras and the SLR 680 take 600 film. SX-70 cameras take SX-70 film, and every SX-70 we sell has the OpenSX70 board, so it shoots 600 film too. i-Type film has no battery in the pack, so it only works in newer Polaroid cameras with their own rechargeable battery, such as the Polaroid Now. Our guide to SX-70 film vs 600 vs i-Type goes through it in detail.
Can I buy Instax, Super 8 and 110 film in NYC?
Yes. Alongside 35mm, 120 and Polaroid, we stock:
What should I look for when buying film?
Can I order film online and pick it up in Brooklyn?
Yes. Order online and choose Pickup at checkout. You'll get an email when your order is ready, and you can collect it any time during open hours. See in-store pickup for the full details.
How do I get to Brooklyn Film Camera?
We're at 855 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, immediately next to the Grand St station on the L train. We're open every day from 11 to 8, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. See visit us for directions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a film store near me in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn Film Camera is at 855 Grand Street, next to the Grand St stop on the L train, open every day 11 to 8. We sell 35mm, 120, Polaroid, Instax, Super 8, 110 and 4x5 film, plus used film cameras, and you can drop off film for developing during the same visit.
What is the best film for a beginner?
For a first roll in a 35mm camera, Kodak Gold 200 is easy to shoot in daylight and gives warm, natural colour. If you'll shoot indoors or on cloudy days, Kodak Portra 400 or Kodak UltraMax 400 gives you more room. For black and white, Ilford HP5 400 is forgiving and works in most light.
Do you sell expired film?
Yes. We sell a random expired film three-pack in 35mm, and the Expired Film Club sends a curated box of expired film monthly or every three months. Expired film gives unpredictable colour shifts and grain, which is part of the fun.
Can I buy film and get it developed in the same place?
Yes. You can buy film at Brooklyn Film Camera and drop your finished rolls off for developing at the shop during open hours. Our guide to getting film developed explains how developing and scanning work.
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