{"id":791268,"date":"2026-07-09T20:23:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/791268\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T20:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:23:23","slug":"kono-launches-three-color-films-with-unique-color-and-character","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/791268\/","title":{"rendered":"Kono Launches Three Color Films With Unique Color and Character"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kono-Launches-Three-Creative-Color-Films-With-Unique-Color-Casts-800x420.jpg\" alt=\"Three sets of The KONO! film boxes and canisters on green, red, and orange backgrounds, each featuring a stylized leg illustration and labeled Offbeat, Mojo, and Bebop.\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862754\"   loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kono has announced three new C-41 35mm color films with strong visual identities. Mojo, Offbeat, and Bebop each bring a different color cast to the equation, giving the three films unique vibes and character. <\/p>\n<p>The company says all three films offer analog photographers new ways to shape mood, color, and atmosphere directly on film. <\/p>\n<p>Kono Mojo is what the company describes as the boldest of the three, with strong color shifts and \u201cdeep contrast\u201d that will likely be best applied to street photography, nightlife, fashion, or experimental projects. Kono says that this film has \u201cenergetic visual character\u201d that does not aim for a neutral color, but instead \u201cbends the scene into something more graphic, expressive, and unpredictable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Below are a few sample photos taken with Kono Mojo:<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-MOJO_01-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A colorful hot air balloon with red, blue, green, and orange panels floats in the sky, viewed from below against a light, slightly cloudy background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862719\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-MOJO_02-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A lone bird flies in the center of a gradient sky, fading from bright pink at the top to green at the bottom.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862720\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-MOJO_03-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A sandy beach under a pink-tinted sky, with gentle waves and a wooden breakwater extending into the water.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862721\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-MOJO_04-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A view from below of a colorful hot air balloon with people looking out from the basket as it floats in the sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862722\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-MOJO_05-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A large hot air balloon rises, its flame burning brightly, with people in the basket looking out. Another small balloon is visible in the sky against a backdrop of clouds.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862723\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-MOJO_06-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"Two partially inflated hot air balloons, one red-and-white and one with dark green and red stripes, set against a cloudy sky during what appears to be early morning or late afternoon.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862724\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-MOJO_07-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A sailboat on the horizon is seen between two mossy sea walls with waves crashing. The image has a reddish-pink haze or filter, giving it a vintage feel.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862725\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-MOJO_08-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A moss-covered wooden pier extends into the ocean under a turquoise sky with a pink gradient at the top. Waves crash gently beside the pier.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862726\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-MOJO_09-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of moss-covered wooden posts line a sandy beach, casting shadows. The sea and distant horizon are visible, and the image has a red light leak effect on the left side.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862727\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-MOJO_10-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"Two wooden easels stand on a sandy beach near the shoreline, behind a row of algae-covered wooden posts, with waves and a pastel sky in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862728\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kono Offbeat is described as having clearly \u201coff-center color character.\u201d With hints of cross-processed color that pushes greens more towards emerald and cyan, Kono says that it is made for photographers who want photos to look different and more vivid straight off the scan, but remain usable for everyday scenes. Basically, different, but not quite as experimental. <\/p>\n<p>Below are some sample images captured on Kono Offbeat:<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-OFFBEAT_01-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"Several hot air balloons float across a cloudy sky at sunset, silhouetted against the light. Dark trees line the bottom of the image.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862731\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-OFFBEAT_02-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a colorful hot air balloon with green and orange panels floats against a blue sky with scattered clouds. Tree tops are visible in the lower right corner.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862732\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-OFFBEAT_03-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A hot air balloon is being inflated with a visible flame, while people sit in the basket. There are cars, tents, and people in the background on a grassy field.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862733\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-OFFBEAT_04-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A hot air balloon carrying people in a wicker basket floats above treetops against a blue sky with clouds, viewed from below.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862734\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-OFFBEAT_06-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"Green and white hot air balloon with people in the basket floats in the sky, with parts of other balloons visible nearby. Blue sky and scattered clouds are in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862736\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-OFFBEAT_07-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up view of colorful hot air balloons ascending into the sky, with a green balloon and basket prominently visible, and portions of other balloons alongside.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862737\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-OFFBEAT_08-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people sits in a hot air balloon basket on a grassy field, preparing for takeoff. The balloon canopy is partially inflated above them. Cars and tents are visible in the background.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862738\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-OFFBEAT_09-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a green and yellow hot air balloon rising against a partly cloudy blue sky, with part of another green balloon visible in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862739\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO-OFFBEAT_10-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A hot air balloon with the word &quot;Landal&quot; floats in a bright, partly cloudy sky, silhouetted against the sunlight and surrounded by fluffy clouds.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862740\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, Kono Bebop is described as a more \u201crefined\u201d C-41 color negative film. The company says photographers should expect \u201celegant tonal depth, subtle color shifts, and a cinematic visual signature\u201d that is made for capturing \u201catmosphere, soft color, and quiet, timeless moments.\u201d More practically speaking, that means more balanced, even contrast, and less saturated colors. Kono says Bebop\u2019s more nostalgic, gentle tones are a good fit for everything from portraits and architecture to general, everyday use. <\/p>\n<p>Below are a few sample photos captured on Kono Bebop:<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO_Bebop_01-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A sailboat glides on the ocean under a clear blue sky, with gentle waves meeting a wide, empty sandy beach in the foreground.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862744\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO_Bebop_03-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of weathered, moss-covered wooden posts on a sandy beach with ocean waves blurred in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862745\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO_Bebop_07-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A sandy beach with wooden posts aligned in a row and a single red kite flying in the blue sky above the horizon.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862746\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO_Bebop_08-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful pastel beach huts with closed doors stand in a row on sand, set against a backdrop of grassy dunes under a bright, sunny sky.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862747\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO_Bebop_12-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"Several colorful hot air balloons, one with a bright flame, prepare for lift-off on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky. People are visible in the nearest wooden basket.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862748\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO_Bebop_13-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"A large red hot air balloon with people in the basket floats in the sky, surrounded by other colorful balloons, against a backdrop of clouds.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862749\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KONO_Bebop_17-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"Two hot air balloons float in a partly cloudy sky above tree silhouettes at sunset or sunrise.\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-862750\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith Mojo, OffBeat, and Bebop, the Kono Manufaktur continues its commitment to developing films that go beyond technical reproduction, encouraging photographers to explore color as a creative tool and to create images with unmistakable analog character,\u201d Kono says. <\/p>\n<p>Kono\u2019s new films are available directly <a href=\"https:\/\/konomanufaktur.com\/shopnow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener nofollow\">from the company\u2019s website<\/a> starting this week. All three are available for \u20ac17.90 per 36-exposure roll. <\/p>\n<p>Image credits: Kono Manufaktur<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kono has announced three new C-41 35mm color films with strong visual identities. 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