r/35mm peaks Fridays 8pm-10pm UTC
The r/35mm community thrives on sharing actual film photographs, making image posts a cornerstone of successful contributions. Members appreciate seeing diverse subjects, from landscapes and portraits to street photography and architectural shots, all captured on film. Beyond just the images themselves, posts that include details about the specific camera, lens, and film stock used tend to perform exceptionally well, fostering discussion and providing valuable context for fellow enthusiasts. For instance, a post might specify "Canon AE-1|50mm F1.4|Kodak Colour Plus 200". Text posts are also highly valued for sparking discussions on various aspects of film photography, including technical questions, gear recommendations, and tips for developing and scanning film. Topics that explore unique or experimental film processes, such as shooting 35mm film in a medium format camera, often generate significant interest and engagement. Historical insights into 35mm cameras and the evolution of film photography also find a receptive audience.
The prevailing writing style and tone in r/35mm is generally casual and enthusiastic, reflecting a shared passion for film photography. While the community is welcoming to beginners, a certain level of familiarity with film photography jargon is present and understood. Posts often strike a balance between informal sharing and informative discussion, especially when detailing technical aspects of a photograph or process. There is an underlying appreciation for the tangible and artistic qualities of film, encapsulated by the subreddit's description of "negative space for film you can touch". Humor is generally welcome if it's relevant and not disruptive. When asking questions or offering advice, a clear
r/35mm was created on January 23, 2013, making it 13 years and 9 months old and one of the older subreddits on Reddit. With 64,452 members, this is a growing community that has moved beyond the niche stage and attracts regular new members.
r/35mm is experiencing strong growth, with 2,336 new members in the last 30 days.
r/35mm shows very high engagement relative to its size, with an average of 104.7 upvotes per post across its 64,452 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.05. To reach the Hot section of r/35mm, posts typically need at least 3 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/35mm receive an average of 5.4 comments, indicating a community that primarily engages through upvoting content. Posts tend to be appreciated more through voting than through discussion in the comments.
Based on an analysis of 63 top posts from the past week, Friday is the most active day with 14 posts reaching the top, while Thursday sees the least activity with 6 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 8pm UTC (7 posts), 5pm UTC (6 posts), and 4pm UTC (6 posts). The quietest hours are 11am UTC, 10am UTC, and 8am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (8), Tuesday (9), Wednesday (10), Thursday (6), Friday (14), Saturday (8), Sunday (8) posts reaching the top.
r/35mm currently has 64,452 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 2,336 members (3.76%), averaging 73 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/35mm in the top 0% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/35mm has gained 5,421 subscribers (9.18%). Since tracking began 621 days ago, the community has added 27,872 total subscribers.
r/35mm is experiencing strong growth, with 2,336 new members in the last 30 days.
r/35mm has 64,452 subscribers as of October 2026.
The best time to post on r/35mm is Fridays 8pm-10pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
r/35mm is experiencing strong growth, with 2,336 new members in the last 30 days.
r/35mm was created on January 23, 2013, making it 13 years old.
Posts on r/35mm typically need at least 3 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/35mm is a Reddit community with 64,452 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "I wanted a subreddit specifically for photographic film. It doesn't necessarily need to be 35mm; 16mm through 70mm is all fine, it just needs to be film. Photos. Movies. It all counts." The best time to post on r/35mm is Fridays 8pm-10pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 104.7 upvotes and 5.4 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 3. The subreddit is adding approximately 73 new members each day. Founded 13 years ago, r/35mm is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,367 subreddits.
Last updated: 2026-07-24 10:44:13