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Kodak 6034052 Ultramax 400 135/24 Film (Pack of 3)

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Fun fact for you… did you know that the word photograph has Greek origins, φῶς (phos), meaning "light," and γραφή (graphê), meaning “drawing”? So put that together and you get "drawing with light” or "light drawing"! And, as we all know film is light sensitive, which is great and how we get our lovely exposed negatives. But you don’t want this happening by accident. Just make sure you store them properly in your home, on the final stop of the journey to fantastic film photography! With most people still processing their work in a darkroom, the inherent differences in colour and contrast in these films were a big help. In addition to providing information about colour sensitivity, spectral sensitivity curves can also be used to determine the film's sensitivity to different light sources, such as tungsten or fluorescent lighting. This information is useful for colour correction and can help photographers achieve the desired look for their images.

Ultimately this is a premium film with very powerful chemistry, and the photos it will produce for you are going to be beautiful Wide exposure latitude: The film has a wide exposure latitude, which means it can handle a wide range of lighting conditions. This makes it ideal for use in a variety of situations. If I had a special occasion to shoot or a trip or holiday that I wanted to save on film, Portra would be high on my list of candidates for the job. I think it’d give me results I’d love. In most cases, a well exposed photo taken in decent lighting conditions on Ultramax shouldn’t produce much grain visible to the naked eye.

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I’ll explain all the aspects mentioned here in further detail below. But for the purpose of comparing Portra 400, Portra 160 , and Portra 800 , a brief overview: This is the only instance that we could ‘advise’ getting your film wet. See more about film souping here and here. Kodak UltraMax with Canon QL25, scanned at a minilab (Chiang Mai). How much does Kodak UltraMax 400 cost, and where to buy it.

The film is grainier than Portra 400 and makes a slightly more stark and contrasty image, which makes it pretty much perfect for moody, dimly lit scenes in which grain and contrast are welcome. Images made with 800 look more like a traditional color negative film, which is welcome considering how close to digital perfection images from Portra 160 and 400 can be.The one exception to this rule would be Kodak Pro Image. This film was formulated and designed for predominantly Asian and South American markets, which of course have hotter climates. It is unique in that it can be stored safely at room temperatures for long periods of time, including hot and humid climates, see our video all about it below. It’s Vericolor II that brings us to the Portra era, with the VPL one first being replaced by a short-lived Ektacolor Pro Gold 100T film in 1998. A year later, this was rebranded as Portra 100T, a film that was discontinued in 2006. Quite how much quality drop-off there’ll be at the extreme ends of this, I don’t know. But it’s useful to have if your scenes have a lot of contrast or you’re using a camera with no built-in light meter.

It is not necessary to store films in the fridge, as long as where you're storing them is of a cool enough temperature. However some people prefer to, and feel it keeps their films fresher for longer. Portra 400 appears to have a somewhat finer grain than Kodak Gold 200 . Although, it’s still chunkier than Portra 160 and Ektar. Whether you’re new to film photography, or a seasoned skeptic who’s loyal to another type of film, we’ve come up with 10 reasons to try shooting Ultramax 400. Though Tri-X can be processed to be a stellar low-light film, Kodak’s T-max P3200 is undoubtedly the company’s flagship super speed film. It’s actually an 800-1000 ISO film, but is made to be pushed for use in low-light. It has fast become a favorite of the CP staff owing to its super-speed and surprisingly strong exposure latitude and tonality.

While Portra 160 is very obviously suited to portraiture, it also shines with general photography. While films like Ultramax, Gold, and Ektar will saturate the hell out of any color present in the frame, Portra 160 instead goes for depth and subtlety. This is perfect for images which emphasize texture and detail rather than bold color and contrast. Portra 160 has become a favorite of wedding photographers, portrait photographers, and photographers who generally prefer a gentler, even dreamier image. Rob Morgan is an internationally touring bass guitar player. He’s a super talented musician that’s often in-demand. He’s a creative director for live shows and world tours. Maybe you’ve even seen him play before in an arena, dive bar, or coffee shop—he’s even performed on The Today Show. Rob’s out on tour right now, so maybe you can catch him live if he’s coming to a city near you. 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 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.

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