Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets) USA
Kodak Portra-160VC 4x5" Professional Color Print Film - The consistent choice for beautiful, saturated 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 160VC speed film. The very fine grain reveals Portra 160VC film with its enhanced level of color saturation and contrast to match the photographic situation.
- 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
- Subtle color and natural flesh tones
- Suggested applications: Advertising/Illustration, Architecture, Corporate/industrial, Fashion/glamour, Medical/scientific, Museum/Art/Copy, Portraiture (electronic flash), Wedding (daylight and electronic flash)
| Type | 4 x 5" 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 by Manufacturer |
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Pros
- Reliable tonal range (10)
- Consistent (9)
- Scans well (9)
- Accurate (8)
- Sharp (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork (7)
- Travel (5)
- Photojournalism (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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- Scans Well
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Best Uses
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
I'm in final semester of undergrad as a visual arts major with a concentration in photography; I only wish I had discovered and used this film sooner. The color is wonderful and plan to continue using it after graduation.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
I use this film to shoot interiors on a view camera. It holds up well with low light and long exposures. Good range of colors. Will definitely use it again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
- Scratches Easily
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
I use this film when photographic intricate scenes that don't easily change or that I want to capture a lot of detail of.
This film produces gorgeous, high-quality prints.
Along with the nature of most Large Format Films, I would not necessarily recommend this film for action shots or for spontaneous-spirited captures.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
Great colors, small grain barely noticible. Great fun for pro and amatures alike
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
I have not made prints from this product yet but my negatives look great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
This is a terrific film. It has a great range and is very forgiving. It can be used slower or faster than recommended with loss of detail. It scans well and the digital output C-Prints are terrific. It has a great colour range and can be used inside or outdoors without extreme shifts.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
Good latitude and slowish film speed to allow for large aperture shooting, this is Kodak's best all around print film for 4x5.
Pros
- Accurate
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
- Color Shift
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
As a fine art and commercial photographer, I've been shooting with this film for almost 7 years. It has been a solid and reliable product through and through. The vivid color is truly saturated, which can sometimes make for challenging printing in the darkroom, especially in regards to the warm tones. If you're looking for a gentler, reliable tonal range for portraits, go for the NC instead. That said, there's nothing out there quite like the 160VC. Depending on your shooting style, lighting, and subject, you can play with the intensity of the saturation to a wide degree and achieve stunning results. Basically, you've got a lot of creative latitude with the 160VC, and it can be very consistent if your shooting methods are consistent, too. Its a bit stronger with reds and yellows than other film brands, and even than the 160NC. Makes very nice digital inkjet prints from high-res scans.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Great Skintones
- Punchy Saturation
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Landscapescenery
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
Vivid should be like this. Anything else is make believe. In color negatives atleast. Brilliant skin tones in daylight/shade. Punchy reds, blues and pinks. Everything just pops. Evens out shadows beautifully. Enlarges beautifully with really fine grain.
Pros
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
I'm completely satisfied with this purchase. I wasn't sure whether to get VC or NC film so the 10 sheets was a good place to start. VC is great, not over saturated colors whatsoever but still really vibrant!
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
I generally use this film for both urban and rural landscapes. It has a great latitude and the exposure is consistent.
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
I used this in my Speed Graflex and made some great shots. And it came out fine with out the light meter.
Comments about Kodak 4x5" Portra 160VC Color Negative (Print) Film (Vivid Color, 10 Sheets):
Great film, grain is pretty much non existent. 4x5 resolution is unbelievable.
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- Price: $101.95
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- 10 x Sheets of Film
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