SUMMARY
A six-month analysis tracking film stock prices indicates that film costs have increased at a rate below the typical annual inflation. While digital cameras represent a one-time purchase, making film photography seem more expensive, a 36-shot roll of Kodak Gold averages $10.34, which is less than the inflation-adjusted cost of a 24-shot roll in the 1990s. Price changes vary by film type and region, with some stocks becoming cheaper and others experiencing significant price hikes.
TAKEAWAYS
Film prices have risen slower than the general inflation rate.
Kodak Gold is cheaper per shot now than in the 1990s.
Price changes vary, with some films getting cheaper and others more expensive.
Regional differences exist, with film being more expensive in Europe and Canada.