Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets) USA
- Price: $35.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # KOP1604510
- Mfr# 1710516
Product Highlights
- Sharp Imaging and Fine Grain
- Smooth, Natural Colors / Skin Tones
- Enhanced Scanning Performance
- KODAK VISION Film Technology
- T-Grain Technology: Great Reproduction
- Advanced Development Accelerators
- Great for Portraits, Fashion, Commercial
This is a 10 sheet box of 4 x 5" Portra 160 film from Kodak. Portra 160 is a color negative film great for portraits, fashion and commercial shoots. The film delivers superb performance both on-location and in a studio setting. Advanced emulsion technology provides sharp imaging, beautiful neutral skin tones and a finer grain than ever, making for excellent scanned color reproductions. Get great shots with this film, even in challenging light. Targeted Advanced Development Accelerators speed up the film development process.
Note! The new Portra 160 film replaces the existing Kodak Professional Portra 160NC and 160VC films
- Kodak Vision Film Technology provides improved grain that is ideal for scanning
- Kodak's Advanced Cubic Emulsions offer superior enlargement capability from a 35mm negative; this technology and Kodak's proprietary DIR Couplers work together to optimize image sharpness and provide distinct edges and fine detail
- Micro-Structure Optimized T-Grain Emulsions deliver finer grain than ever before; Optimized Emulsion Spectral Sensitivity and Image Modifier Chemistry produce beautiful neutral skin tones; all three features work together to create high-quality color reproductions
- Kodak's proprietary Targeted Advanced Development Accelerators speed up the film development process
| Type | 4 x 5" color negative film |
| Application | Candid / posed portraits, fashion, commercial, indoor / outdoor, studio / location |
| Speed |
Daylight or Electronic Flash: ISO 160 Photo lamp (3400 K): 50 Tungsten (3200 K): 40 |
| Shutter Speed |
For average front-lit subjects from 2 hours after sunrise to 2 hours before sunset: Bright / hazy sun on light sand / snow: 1/125s Bright / hazy sun (distinct shadows): 1/125s Weak, hazy sun (soft shadows): 1/125s Cloudy bright (no shadows): 1/125s Heavy overcast / open shade: 1/125s |
| Lens Opening |
For average front-lit subjects from 2 hours after sunrise to 2 hours before sunset: Bright / hazy sun on light sand / snow: f/16 Bright / hazy sun (distinct shadows): f/11 - use f/5.6 for backlit close-up subjects Weak, hazy sun (soft shadows): f/8 Cloudy bright (no shadows): f/5.6 Heavy overcast / open shade: f/4 |
| Filters |
Type of fluorescent lamp: Color compensation filter / exposure adjustment Daylight: 20R + 5M / +1 stop White: 40B + 5C / + 1 2/3 stop Warm White: 40B + 40C / +2 stops Warm White Deluxe: 40B + 50C / +2 stops Cool White: 30B / +1 stop Cool White Deluxe: 40C + 10M / +1 stop Exposure times: 1/60s or longer Type of High-Intensity Discharge lamp: Color compensation filter / exposure adjustment High-Pressure Sodium Vapor: 50B + 70C / + 2 2/3 stops Metal Halide: 5C + 10M / + 2/3 stop Mercury Vapor with Phosphor: 30B + 5C / + 1 stop Mercury Vapor without Phosphor: 80R / + 1 2/3 stop Exposure times: 1/125s or longer |
| Storage |
Film: Maximum Temperature: 70° F (21° C) Optimal Temperature: 55°F (13° C) Negatives: Temperature: 35-55 °F (2-13° C) Humidity: 30-35% |
| Process | C - 41 |
| Printing | Optimized for KODAK PROFESSIONAL SUPRA ENDURA VC Digital and ULTRAENDURA High Definition Papers |
| Scanning | Various linear-array-CCD, area-array-CCD, and PMT film scanners |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Reliable (10)
- Easy to use (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (9)
- Landscape photography (5)
- Studio (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (6), Semi-professional (6), Semi pro (4), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (17)
- Primary use:
- Personal (3)
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- Photography
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
Best film ever. Way better than digital!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
fast handling and delivery...everything great.thank you and vertainly again :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
Kodak makes some great colour 4x5 films! I regularly use this, and hope it will continue to be available for many more years.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Superb Quality
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Wide Format Photography
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
This product is a necessity for 4x5 photography and is a staple for my daughter who takes 4x5 primarily. Being a Kodak product, the quality is superb and we can always count on B&H to have it in stock.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
This film is great quality and shows color beautifully. Little grain and sharp images.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
With the demise of film in most new cameras, finding suitable products for professional work is becoming harder. Only the best can survive in such a market and Kodak Porta 160 for 4x5 is still available due to its superior properties. It must be the best film currently available for 4x5 colour photography. Rich beautiful skin tones unmatched by any digital counterpart. On the downside, it's becoming hard to find 50 packs making the less economical 10 pack the only option. Let's hope this film is available for years to come!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Studio
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
Always reliable, great quality, great colors. My top choice for studio work.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
With 4x5, you most have precision. kodak Portra gives enhance the color at its best possibilities.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Color rendition
- Easy to Scan
- Skin Tones
Cons
- Cost
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
I've been shooting it at box speed and the results have been stellar. If you are looking for creamy skin tones, great scanability and amazing blues and greens, this is the film for you. Although Kodak says this is more like NC than VC in terms of saturation, from what I have seen its actually in between the two.
I just hope Kodak will continue to make this film for as long as I don't grow tired of carrying around 4x5 equipment.
Pros
- Beautiful colour palette
- Breathtaking skintones
- Good latitude
- Renders sunlight well
Cons
- Poor reciprocity
Best Uses
- Backlit Scenes
- Bright sunlight
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
I use Portra 160 to complement the Portra 400 and Ektar 100 that I also like to shoot. I shoot a lot of colour negative film.
Portra 160 has the very best rendition of human skin (any race), natural colours and textures and the brilliance of natural illumination -- especially bright and sunny scenes. I use it for studio work, landscape work and even for long exposure night cityscapes.
This last use is not its strongest suit. Portra 160 holds the colours together well on long exposures but reciprocity failure becomes quite strong as exposure times lengthen. For anything over a few minutes I would double the time you think you need as a starting point.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Color
- Dynamic Range
Cons
- Limited Local Processing
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
A film that I use constantly for its huge latitude and great color. It's a shame that Kodak has cancelled the VC/NC variations but I suppose this all can be fixed after scanning in Photoshop.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
Since 4x5 film is getting limited, options are scarce, but Kodak's Portra is definitely the way to go for portraiture. Brilliant colors, brilliant results.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
I use it for a project in Cameroon
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate color and tones
- Fine grain
- Perfect Gamma Contrast
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
4x5 Portra 160 allows you to accurate render the world with detail and color accuracy beyond any medium I have ever used in photography. You get the detail and scale of 4x5 and the best tones and contrast available on film. In my opinion this is the best film stock for photography, period.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
I'm a student, and this past semester I was required to use a 4x5 camera .im a digital person, so I had no idea what type of film to look into.in talking to my professors and research I've found portra is the best for what I am using my camera for. Which is studio shots with strobes as well as landscapes and long exposures for night settings. Portra is best for color balance which is portant in Any situation where you would like total control of what your image will look like.hope this helps!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- Small Capacity
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
Unfortunately not anymore available as readyload.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits and Studio Work
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
Portra 160 provides realistic and gorgeous skin tones without compromising the vividness of bright colors. Wonderful stock.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
Its what I use. Theres really nothing else to compete with it. This product is tried and true. I have not yet used the PORTA type of film, I have used NC and VC so this is new.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Making Large Film Prints
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
4x5 Film negatives are becoming harder and harder to find. This Film is reasonably priced and good quality. It is the best I have found so far online.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
Cons
- Color/Tonal Shift
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
Comments about Kodak 4 x 5" Portra 160 Color Film (10 Sheets):
The products are in good condition.[...] very reliable. I often buy this product from them .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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