Kodak Portra 400 120 Roll Film Professional 5 Pack

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Spectacular skin tones Portra Films delivers smooth, natural reproduction of skin tones, plus exceptional colour saturation Lomography state that: “ Lomography Color Negative 400 120 film will dazzle you with bold colors and stunning sharpness. Whether you are shooting under sunny or cloudy conditions, you’ll get great results. Try this film with your favorite Lomography 120 camera and see for yourself!” We are now pleased to be able to offer that same level of quality, value, and consistency to all medium format photographers. Just one word of caution, this is not a general purpose colour negative film for field photography. Also, if you want images with real colour saturation we would still prefer Kodak Ektar 100. However, in low light conditions, if you're shooting portraits, it is simply unbeatable. Perfect for sports and other speedy moment: with FomaPan Action film loaded in your medium format camera, you will not have to worry about low-light situations or fast-moving subjects.

Additionally, Ilford HP5 Plus 400 has a formula that will respond well to push processing. Film speeds up to EI 3200/36 are achievable. Ilford Microphen developer is a good choice for push processing HP5. The developer will help hold good shadow detail and well-separated mid-tones with sharp grain. Find out more about push processing in our Guide To Pushing And Pulling Film. These images were taken on fairly overcast days and I shot the film at it’s box speed of 400. Development was done in Rodinal at a dilution of 1+25 for 7 minutes. Tone and contrast is very good and grain just enough to give the images the character that I look for in an analogue image. This experiment has certainly encouraged me to use this film again as long as it isn’t priced a lot different to its’ competitors. It’s great to have the Kentmere option now in medium format for cost-conscious photographers. At a time where spending is being reined in across many budgets, the film is well positioned to offer a great value to those that still favour the larger negative over the economy of 35mm. Also, as film photography continues to expand to new beginners who want to experiment or learn, having companies investing in film that supports learning and experimentation without breaking the bank is very encouraging.The 2010 Portra 400 update also incorporated technology from Kodak’s VISION line of motion picture films (see listings below). Kodak Portra 400 provides genuinely excellent film latitude, equal to, or better than that offered by Fuji’s Pro 400H line of films. The film is available in 35mm, 120 and sheet film format and coated on an acetate base.

There is a noticeable increase in quality with the medium format in comparison to the 35mm we shot in previous film tests. There is very little visible grain and it has held plenty of details in the shadows. Overall the quality is excellent – as you would expect from a professional standard. You get that classic Kodak “film look” with pleasing soft, gentle tones. Kodak Tri-X 120 film is a truly legendary film. Kodak Tri-X emulsion was first introduced in 1940 in sheet film, making it over 80 years old! For a fun video shooting the film in Paris, head on over to my Youtube channel here! I can promise loads of b-roll and cool Parisian-themed music. Final Thoughts Nominally rated at ISO 400. Ilford HP5 Plus 120 film will give you negatives with outstanding sharpness and fine grain. Great results under all lighting conditions.Portra is famous for its outstanding replication of skin tones. The 400 speed is the most versatile of the family (there is also a Portra 160 and a Portra 800) and it can be pushed/pulled while still delivering gorgeous results. The Nettar does not have a light meter as it is a 6×6 folding camera made sometime around the 1950s (source: Camera Wiki & Butkus). There is beauty in the simplicity of not having a light meter and exposure readings can be figured out either by learning the Sunny 16 rule or using the Light Meter app on a smartphone. However, miscalculations do happen occasionally as we will see later. It has also been optimised for high quality scanning and enlarging post-development - the ISO 400 variant is perfect for everyday use in a variety of light levels. The age-old adage of metering for the shadows holds true with this film; and I’ve found that in practice, even when pushing, it’s difficult to blow the highlights. I’ve shot this film in broad daylight from 320 to 800 without a problem. Grain can creep in more noticeably when pushing, but if developed properly it can be kept at a minimum; much more so than a conventional grain film like HP5. Developing The Kentmere range is owned and manufactured by HARMAN technology and follows the same high-quality processes that are used to make all ILFORD PHOTO films and papers.