Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Negative (Print) Film (ISO-160) USA
The consistent choice for beautiful portraits at any moment. It could be the pose you've lit meticulously. Or a subject that's suddenly in perfect light. In either situation, you can capture every detail with Kodak Professional Portra 160-speed films. Their very fine grain reveals Portra 160NC film or Portra 160VC film to get the ideal levels of color saturation and contrast to match the situation.
Very fine grain and medium contrast help bring out the rich colors in flowers, wardrobe, and other vibrant details.
- More vivid color than 160NC film - natural flesh tones
- Designed to reproduce color as the human eye sees it; Low contrast, very fine grain, and natural colors
- T-Grain emulsion technology delivers smooth, natural reproduction of the full range of flesh tones, plus exceptional color saturation.
- Color balance: Daylight or electronic flash
- Suggested applications: Advertising/Illustration, Architecture, Corporate/industrial, Fashion/glamour, Medical/scientific, Museum/Art/Copy, Portraiture (electronic flash), Wedding (daylight and electronic flash)
| Type | 35mm color negative print film |
| Speed | ISO 160 |
| Applications | Portraiture - From candid to posed, indoors or out, in flash or daylight |
| Process | Process C-41 |
| Color Saturation | Vivid colors across the entire spectrum |
| Grain | Fine |
| Sharpness | High |
| Exposure Latitude | Wide |
| Push/Pull | Not specified |
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by PowerReviews(based on 25 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Consistent (20)
- Accurate (19)
- Scans well (15)
- Good tonal range (14)
- Reproduces well (13)
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork (16)
- Travel (14)
- Home (11)
- Photojournalism (9)
- Office (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (8), Semi-pro photographer (6), Professional (4), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Distraught that it is discontinued :(
I purchased this film per my teachers recommendation. It sat for several months until I decided to use it for a project. I shot several white walled corners and then scanned the negatives. The...Read complete review
I purchased this film per my teachers recommendation. It sat for several months until I decided to use it for a project. I shot several white walled corners and then scanned the negatives. The most beautiful colors appeared and my project was a success! I went to explore it further only to find that it has since been discontinued and what I purchased from [@] may be nothing near to the result I hope to get. It is a very sad day and if anyone has extra rolls around please let me know!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Bizarre Color - Dull
I have shoot a lot of this recently because it has become harder to buy kadak 100uc. I shot 5 roles last week in Louisiana and scanned the film to find it had a lot...Read complete review
I have shoot a lot of this recently because it has become harder to buy kadak 100uc. I shot 5 roles last week in Louisiana and scanned the film to find it had a lot of trouble in darker areas of the image as well as having a vintage look and not representing the scene. I shoot slide film along side it with a 67 camera and the 160 is not vivid at all but a plain. Film was bought from a professional store and was stored correctly. I recommend it for shoots where you want your images to look like they were shot in 1960's.
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Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
I purchased this film per my teachers recommendation. It sat for several months until I decided to use it for a project. I shot several white walled corners and then scanned the negatives. The most beautiful colors appeared and my project was a success! I went to explore it further only to find that it has since been discontinued and what I purchased from [@] may be nothing near to the result I hope to get. It is a very sad day and if anyone has extra rolls around please let me know!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
- no cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
I use this for an all around film. It works equally well for landscapes or portraits (nice skin tones).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Detail shots
- Slice of life shots
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
I use many color films and like them all but this one is the goto for shots that don't require hand hold speed in lower light situations. As an old VPS 3 user, this is the replacement. I prefer it to Ektar 100 for it's color and natural look....and it is equally sharp. Since it is already sleighted to be replaced by the new Portra Professional, I am stocking up and keeping my fingers crossed. Films like this keep digital equipment out of my camera bag.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
I used this film for the first time on my Nikon F100. I did a film test with this film and two other Fuji films. This film is breath taking. I have a wonderful look to my images and I shot with a DX lens in some which adds a wonderful vignette. But the colors are truly amazing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
This film is great for outside work
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Still life
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
For anyone wanting great quality prints with awesome color this is the product to use. I use it for portrait and still life photography and I wouldn't use anything else but the Portra-160VC. This is a slower film so lighting is required whether with studio lights or natural light is no matter just great photos every time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
Old school is my middle name. Great pictures.
This product is very forgiving and make great pictures. Only downfall is having to develope.
But no long lines in developing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
This is my go-to daylight film for use in my Leica and Voigtlander rangefinder cameras. Color is indeed vivid, but not artificially so. Fine-grained and fairly forgiving, which is helpful with old cameras that don't have built-in meters.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Dawn and dusk astrophotog
- Daylight landscape
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
My favorite color print film. Consistently exceptional crisp vivid color balance. Superb for dawn and dusk astrophotography.
Pros
- Accurate
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
- Poor Exposure
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
Sharp, colorful, very rich stock. Love it because of vibrant colors.
Use in middle of day. Although with minimal light, shots can be interesting. Took a photo of friends playing soccer at magic hour and there was a gorgeous rim along their side, rest was dark.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
I love this film the colors are consistantly vivid and fun.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
What can I say, it has great colour and can be under or over exposed and still create a great image. Has nice grain as well. This is the film you use when you want to take a picture of your girlfriend. Also scans well.
Pros
- Consistent
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
It is wonderful for outdoor shots of families, especially when they dress in colorful clothes!
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
I've used this film for lots of things: in the studio, sports, and just casual snapshots. It has worked so well for me in every instance, that it is all that I use for colour now. The grain is especially low (I usually pull it half a stop or so), and the colours are always right on. Even though I print my own colour prints (old fashioned, in a darkroom), colour balancing only takes a test strip or two. For the amount of time saved and for the colour that it gives me, it is well worth the price. I am a student, so I can't afford to be too picky about my film, but I'm sticking with this film every time. It develops with excellent colours when USED PROPERLY! I'm not going to lecture, but "Portra" sounds an awful lot like "portrait", which generally refers to PEOPLE. Clearly, this film is specifically designed to be a portrait film, not a landscape film. Just like you wouldn't use a hammer to cut a piece of wood, you wouldn't want to use this film to take pictures of landscapes.
Pros
- Accurate
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
This film has great color and good speed. Grain is perfect, but a tripod is needed for low light or small f-stop.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
Sharp and vibrant. Great exposure latitude and scans well. It's one of my favorites.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Photojournalism
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
Probably the finest color print film made today. Excellent for weddings or such.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
Always have and will love this film, mainly for the color. Has punch, unlike the NC.
Pros
Cons
- Color Shift
- Scratches Easily
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
I have shoot a lot of this recently because it has become harder to buy kadak 100uc. I shot 5 roles last week in Louisiana and scanned the film to find it had a lot of trouble in darker areas of the image as well as having a vintage look and not representing the scene. I shoot slide film along side it with a 67 camera and the 160 is not vivid at all but a plain. Film was bought from a professional store and was stored correctly. I recommend it for shoots where you want your images to look like they were shot in 1960's.
Pros
- Excellent enlargement
Cons
Best Uses
- All-round use
- Everyday use
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Kodak Portra-160VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-160):
I use this film for most of my photography... Street and scenic/landscape/travel photography with the new Zeiss Ikon rangefinder as well as macro and portrait photography with my trusty old Nikon F2S. It is a very good all-purpose film (for those of us who still use film!)
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