Kodak Portra 400 35m 36exp Film Professional 5 Pack

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The reality is, though, that if I wanted to, it would be easy to get the same tones with either film. The differences between them aren’t so big that they would be impossible to capture with another film. Whether you’re an avid Portra 400 user and are looking to experiment with other speeds, or are seeking out your very first Portra roll and aren’t sure which to start with – you’ve come to the right place! So if you’re looking for a gorgeous color film for prints or digital scans, and if you’re looking for a film that can handle almost any shooting situation without compromising image quality, Portra 400 just may be the film for you. It’s purpose-built to make gorgeous images of people, and will happily forgive the learning photographer’s occasional mistake. If there is a downside, and there always in this hobby so full of compromise, it’s that it’s a bit pricey. Still, the results are unique enough that you won’t be able to get that Portra look with any other film, and its sheer quality makes it worth the cost. Thanks Aeri. Good shots. I am shooting a wedding in Sept as this is the first time I have used 35mm for 20 years having gone digital with the Lumix TZ30 Travel camera( now fitted with an eye level viewer). I will use my trusty Olympus OM-1 with Tamron70-150 lens and 28-50 lens. I have decided to go one stop more as shown on my hand held Zeiss Ikophot meter. The only elephant in the room here is something we maybe should have touched on earlier. It’s not cheap. In fact, depending on where you shop, Portra 400 might be Kodak’s most expensive colour negative film.

Portra 400 ISO 120 Roll Film - Bristol Cameras Kodak Portra 400 ISO 120 Roll Film - Bristol Cameras

In the late 1950s, these were replaced with Type S for short exposures and Type L for long exposures, before a newer version called Ektacolor Professional was introduced in the early 1960s. This also came in Types S and L.Kodak Portra 400 comes in 35mm, 120, 220, 4x5 in, and 10x8 in formats. The 35mm roll tested here has 36 exposures. (Image credit: Gareth Bevan / Future) Kodak Portra 400 Specifications A lot of my recent work has been shot in these conditions. For the sake of this article I’m going to consider sunset and sunrise to be the time when direct sunlight is no longer on the foreground or subject, but the clouds in the sky are lit up with color. This light condition can happen as much as 20 minutes before sunrise or after sunset, and the further the sun is below the horizon the more even the light tends to be. The stellar dynamic range of this film makes shooting in these conditions a breeze, but if it’s possible I’m still going to use a soft GND filter to even out the exposure and retain the sunset hues that make the skies so beautiful. When it comes to exposure on Portra (and most negative film in general), once you scan the film you’ll find that your exposure choice doesn’t have so much to do with retaining detail but it does play a huge role in how much color saturation you’ll have. Overexposed negatives have softer colors and underexposed ones will have more saturation and eventually get severe color shifts in very deep shadows. Even using a one or two stop soft GND filter can help you retain some of the richer colors in the sky, but they will always be somewhat subdued on Portra. Content contributor - become a part of the world’s biggest film and alternative photography community blog. All our Contributors have an ad-free experience for life. After doing this test, I can say almost for certain that Lomo 400 is in fact Kodak Ultramax, because it is warmer and more punchy than Portra. If it were made by Fuji, the film would be more neutral or even have a cold tone to it.

Kodak Portra 400 - 120 Film - Analogue Wonderland

I used this same test for comparing Lomo 800 and Portra 800 side by side, and found some truly remarkable results! While I enjoyed the more vibrant results I got from the likes of Kodak’s Ultramax and Ektar films, the paler Portra photographs are very good too.Kodak Portra 400 35mm has an ISO of 400. This means that it is known as a mid-speed film, and will be able to take photos in most common lighting situations. Superior Sharp Focus – Capture high image resolution & depth of field even in dim lighting, with the film giving great results even when pushed Known for its iconic warmth, forgiving exposure latitude, and use cases spanning portraits, landscapes, and everything in between, the Portra line is Kodak’s most versatile offering

Portra 160 vs. 400 vs. 800: Here Are the Differences Kodak Portra 160 vs. 400 vs. 800: Here Are the Differences

My question is regarding pushing/pulling/shooting at box speed. I plan to use it solely for shooting outside when the weather is nice so bearing bright sunny skies in mind, is shooting Portra 160 a better option? Also, just to clarify, “pushing” Portra 400 means going *down* in ISO to 200, and not upwards to 800? And this would have to be marked on the film for development as “-1”?

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As noted above then it’s worth remembering that ISO 100 speed Ektar (and Portra 160) requires more ambient light than Portra 400/800 and Fuji Pro 400H films. That’s why me and others tend to use ISo 400/800 films more and why Portra 400 and Pro 400H are probably the 2 most popular films for weddings photography. Both these films also have greater latitude so cope better for under/ over exposure (vs Ektar especially if under exposed). Fear not, though. If you can’t find any in person, don’t have time to go and look, want to find it at the best price before buying, or indeed want to buy less than 5 rolls, there are plenty of people online who will sell you some instead. Kodak Portra 800 is apparently based on Kodak’s VISION 2 technology whereas Kodak Portra 400 and 160 are based on the VISION 3 technology. In turn, this contributes to the more vintage look. Unfortunately, 800 didn’t get the update. Why? I’m not sure. But I’m not mad about it either; it’s a unique option in the lineup that I’ve fallen in love with. I think photographers who want that really beautiful vintage look of Kodak Portra should go right for 800 if they can’t find a solid roll of Kodak Portra 400 VS or NC. As with all high ISO films though, you’re best off using this one in natural light unless you’re very careful about your flash metering. Even further, I’ve seen it pushed very well.”