Film

RETO Film Case, Blue Lid, Yellow Body / 35 mm film

$22.99

The body is made of aluminum and the cap is made of steel, KODAK film cans were widely used in the 1970s for film packaging, only later changed to grey-top plastic containers. The canisters were painted colorful and carried a lot of joyful memories. It was indeed a big part of film photography history. We are inspired by the selection of materials and colors and wish to recreate a new version of the KODAK Film Case, only to make it even more practical and stylish.

Our Review

RETO Kodak Film Case (Blue Lid, Yellow Body) — a retro-styled roll case that survives a carry-on

The gist: A metal reissue of Kodak's 1970s film canisters, built to protect and organize rolls on the road instead of just look nostalgic on a shelf.

  • Metal construction: aluminum body with a steel cap, sturdier than a plastic case if it gets tossed around in a backpack or checked bag.
  • Holds 5 rolls of 35mm film: per RetoPro's own specs, at 148 x 56 x 47mm and 160g — light enough to not add noticeable weight to a camera bag.
  • Bright colorway: the yellow body with blue lid nods directly to Kodak's original '70s canister look, easy to spot at the bottom of a bag.
  • Protects film from moisture and light: Exibart Street's coverage notes the case "protects your film rolls dry and clean" while keeping five rolls organized in one place.

Exibart Street's writeup on the case quotes RetoPro's design intent directly: "We are inspired by the selection of materials and colors, and wish to recreate a new version of the Kodak Film Case, only to make it even more practical and stylish."

Best for: film shooters who want a durable, good-looking way to keep multiple rolls organized and protected while traveling. Skip it if: you're minimizing pack weight on an ultralight trip — a soft pouch is lighter, if less protective. Runs ~$23 — check the current price before buying.

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