Harman Phoenix 200 Film – Roll 2

Directional signpost indicating distances to Refugio C.F. El Sacejo (8.69 km), Gillilo (1.89 km), and Cazorla (6.35 km), along with trail markers for GR-247 and PR-A 312, set against a natural background of trees.

About Harman Phoenix Film

About Harman Phoenix Film

Harman Phoenix 200 is a new colour C41 negative film with high contrast, strong grain, vibrant colours, halation and unmistakably analogue. I bought three rolls to test. This blog post covers the second roll.

My first roll of Phoenix 200 was fairly successful. Rather than shooting more of the same type of photos, I thought a change of scene would be good to see how the film works in different environments. So I packed my bags and headed for a day out in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas. If you don’t know where that is, the GPS location links under the photos will show you exactly where the photos were taken.

Film Photo Details

I took all the photos on this page using a Pentax MX camera with Harman Phoenix 200 film rated at 133 ISO. Aperture and shutter settings are provided below every photo. I developed the film using a Tetenal ColorTec C41 kit for 9 minutes @30C.

The photos were digitised using a Nikon Z6 mirrorless digital camera with a Tokina AT-X Pro Macro 100mm f2.8 D lens and processed using SmartConvert and Capture One software.

Film roll No 368.

The Film Roll

Below is every photo from my second roll of Harman Phoenix 200 film: the good, the bad and the ugly. You can judge for yourselves.

Click on any photo for a larger version.

A rustic stone house features a balcony, surrounded by trees and mountains under a clear blue sky, showcasing a serene natural landscape.
An abandoned forest ranger’s house Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A rustic abandoned forest ranger's house with a large window, partially covered in green vines, stands beside a dirt road. Surrounding trees enhance the natural setting under a clear blue sky.
Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A wooden window with multiple panes is partially covered by lush green ivy, set against a clear blue sky. The rustic architecture features a tiled roof and warm earthy tones, blending harmoniously with nature.
The first-floor bay window Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f5.6, GPS location
A serene forest scene with tall trees casting light along a winding path. Sunlight filters through the foliage, illuminating the ground and creating a peaceful atmosphere in nature.
On the trail – that’s a lot of halation on the tree trunks Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperture: f1.8, GPS location
A close-up of a pine branch featuring long, slender needles against a blurred background, highlighting the natural texture and delicate details of the foliage.
Pine needles Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperture: f2.8, GPS location
A weathered wooden post stands in a rocky terrain, surrounded by greenery and a hillside in the background. The clear blue sky enhances the natural setting, evoking a sense of tranquility and the outdoors.
A marker post for the GR247 walk Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f5.6, GPS location
A rocky trail leads through a wooded area featuring various trees, with a gentle hillside in the background under a clear blue sky.
Two signposts by the trail Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A wooden signpost in a natural setting displays distance markers for various locations: Refugio C.F. El Sacejo (8.69 km), Gillilo (1.89 km), and Cazorla (6.35 km), with directional arrows pointing towards each destination.
Trail signpost
Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f5.6, GPS location
A scenic mountain view featuring signposts indicating directions to Puerto del Gaitero and Montesto. The landscape includes distant hills and trees under a clear blue sky.
Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A small green plant growing between rocks, showcasing resilience in a harsh environment. The textured rock provides a stark contrast to the vibrant leaves of the plant.
Growing in a crack in the rock Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A peaceful forest path winding through tall pine trees, dappled sunlight filtering through the foliage. The trail is surrounded by lush vegetation, inviting exploration and a sense of tranquility.
The forest trail Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperture: f1.8, GPS location
A scenic view of mountains and rolling hills, surrounded by lush green trees under a clear sky. The landscape captures the tranquility of nature, with layers of distant mountains fading into the horizon.
Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f1.8, GPS location
A solitary tree stands atop rocky terrain, with a clear blue sky in the background. The scene captures the beauty of nature and tranquility in a rugged landscape.
A pair of lonely trees growing amongst rocks Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A wooden cross adorned with artificial roses sits atop rocky terrain, surrounded by a scenic view of mountains and valleys in the background.
Memorial Cross with Roses Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f5.6, GPS location
A scenic view featuring a mix of healthy and dead trees in a mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky, highlighting the contrast between vibrant nature and the remnants of a fallen tree.
Dead trees Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f5.6, GPS location
A weathered stone wall with a barred window, partially obscured by a leafless tree. The ground is scattered with dry leaves, capturing a sense of abandonment and decay in the landscape.
A simple window in a stone storage building Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A tall, dead tree with bare branches stands amidst a lush forest of evergreen trees, surrounded by dense underbrush on a bright, sunny day.
Cut down Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperture: f1.8, GPS location
A rustic stone building with graffiti sits near a still green pond, surrounded by dense trees and underbrush, evoking a peaceful yet slightly neglected atmosphere in a natural setting.
An abandoned small stone building by a pool Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
Close-up of a tree bark texture displaying variations in color and patterns, with shades of grey and reddish tones, showcasing the intricate details and natural beauty of the wood.
Tree bark Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A close-up view of a weathered log lying on the ground, featuring jagged branches protruding from its sides against a backdrop of dry soil and sparse vegetation. The sunlight casts shadows, highlighting the texture of the wood.
Fallen dead tree Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A weathered log lies on the ground, showcasing its rough texture and protruding branches. Sunlight casts shadows, emphasizing the detail of the wood against the earthy background, creating a rustic and natural scene.
The same tree with a wider aperture
Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/500 sec, Aperture: f4, GPS location
A close-up of a branch with soft, green leaves against a bright blue sky, showcasing nature's details in vibrant contrast.
A holm oak branch – it was very windy!
Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M zoom 1:4 75-150, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f5.6, GPS location
A barren, twisted tree stands among rugged rocks under a clear blue sky, illustrating the stark beauty of a desolate landscape.
A lonely bare tree Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A rugged landscape featuring a field of large, jagged rocks and boulders under a clear sky, with a backdrop of hills and trees in the distance, capturing the natural beauty and texture of the rocky terrain.
A rocky lunar landscape Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A pair of trees stand on rocky terrain, framed against a clear blue sky. The landscape features rugged stones and distant hills, creating a serene natural scene.
A pair of lone Trees Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A close-up of a rocky terrain featuring green and dry plants, with textures of stones and subtle earth tones in the background, showcasing a natural outdoor environment.
Plants growing amongst the rocks Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M macro 1:4 100mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f5.6, GPS location
A cluster of green plants with slender, elongated leaves, set against rich brown soil. The leaves have a soft, fuzzy texture, typical of certain species found in grassy areas.
Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M macro 1:4 100mm, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperture: f5.6, GPS location
A close-up view of green and light-colored foliage, showcasing slender leaves with a slightly fuzzy texture, set against a blurred natural background.
Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M macro 1:4 100mm, Exposure: 1/30 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location

That’s all the photos from the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas. I finished the roll of film during a walk along the Via Verde. You can see equivalent photos of some of the following shots on Porta 160 here.

A scenic landscape featuring rolling hills and olive groves, with a quaint white house nestled amongst the greenery and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Cortijo amongst the olive groves Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A scenic landscape featuring rolling hills and olive groves, with a quaint white house nestled amongst the greenery and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Same as the previous photo, but with a telephoto lens
Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M zoom 1:4 75-150, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A solitary tree grows beside a rustic wooden bench along a gravel path, with rolling hills and a blue sky dotted with clouds in the background, creating a serene natural setting.
A bench in the shade of a tree along the Via Verde Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A stone arch bridge, dating back to Roman times, surrounded by lush greenery and scattered trees on a hillside, showcasing rural landscape beauty.
A Roman bridge Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f5.6, GPS location
A historic stone bridge arches over a serene landscape, surrounded by sparse trees and rolling hills, under a clear blue sky. The natural scenery reflects a peaceful rural setting.
Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A weathered stone Roman bridge arches over a small ravine, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills under a clear blue sky. The structure showcases rustic charm and historical significance, blending with the natural landscape.
Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
An old stone Roman Bridge stands amidst sparse vegetation, surrounded by a rugged landscape. The sky is partly cloudy, casting shadows on the textured stonework, showcasing the remnants of past architecture in a natural setting.
Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A serene stream flows over smooth rocks, surrounded by dry grasses. The water sparkles as it cascades gently, creating a calm and natural atmosphere.
The river Viboras Camera: Pentax MX, Lens: Asahi SMC Pentax M 1:1.7 50 mm, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location

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