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Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Negative (Print) Film (ISO-400) USA
The best photographs are often the ones you never saw coming. Because there is so little warning, you need a film that can handle a wide variety of available light and motion, indoors or out, without losing subtleties in color, sharpness, and skin tone. Kodak Professional Portra 400-speed films give you that flexibility. You can freeze the action, stop down for extra depth of field, or pick up added detail in shadow areas.
In addition to all the benefits of a faster speed, you also get strikingly fine grain. So you can shoot with confidence whether you choose Portra film NC for natural color or Portra 400VC film for vivid color.
- More vivid colors with natural flesh tones
- Designed to reproduce color as the human eye sees it; Higher contrast, very fine grain, and vivid 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 400 |
| Applications | Portraiture - From candid to posed, indoors or out, in flash or daylight |
| Process | Process C-41 |
| Color Saturation | More vivid color than the "NC" films over the entire spectrum |
| Grain | Fine |
| Sharpness | High |
| Exposure Latitude | Wide |
| Push/Pull | Not specified |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 54 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Consistent (38)
- Reliable tonal range (36)
- Sharp (35)
- Accurate (34)
- Scans well (24)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (32)
- Artwork (28)
- Action shots (18)
- Photojournalism (16)
- Home (15)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (13), Pro photographer (11), Semi-pro photographer (11), Enthusiast (7), Professional (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (15)
Most Liked Positive Review
Best Film I have ever used,
I have been using this film for several years. I use a 28-300mm Sigma lens. The speed lets me get great pictures under many conditions. Since the bulk of my picturetaking in of...Read complete review
I have been using this film for several years. I use a 28-300mm Sigma lens. The speed lets me get great pictures under many conditions. Since the bulk of my picturetaking in of my grandchildren, ages 1 month to 13 years, the speed lets me capture them at play. If you want to learn how to shoot on the go and get great shots, follow two, three, four, and five year olds around. One thing I like about film it teaches you to think as you shoot not like the digital shooters that shoot 3 or four hundred pictures and then pick out a good shot. I rely on the quality of Kodak film and have been disapointed by other brands. The colors are true to life and the film picks up all the nuances of the colors. I do not like to use anything else and do not if I can help it. For weddings and outdoor scenery it is the best.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Nice Film
I bought this film to use in my Canon Rebel S II. I have been getting back into film photography lately and have been trying different films. This one is a pretty good value ...Read complete review
I bought this film to use in my Canon Rebel S II. I have been getting back into film photography lately and have been trying different films. This one is a pretty good value for the money. The colors are nice and the contrast is nice. It is a solid 3 star film.
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Pros
- Accurate
- Rich
- Vivid
Cons
- Nothing so far
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I first purchased this film as a random film to experiment with. I did not realize how amazing the colors would be. I love it! The color is so rich. Nice on skin tone as well. I tend to desaturate my photos a lot but this is a nice change.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I love the look of Portra in general and the VC gives me the right amount of saturation without being overly done. I prefer this for landscapes over any other.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
- Weddings
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
This is the best film that I have ever used. I have used it for years. Digital can not compare to the color of the skintones. My customers are always very satisfied with their wedding photos.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
ALWAYS DID LIKE THE VERICOLOR FILMS FROM KODAK. THESE PORTRA FILMS THAT REPLACED VERICOLOR DO NOT MATCH THE COLOR ACCURACY THAT I EXPERIENCED WITH VERICOLOR I, II AND III. BUT THATS THE WAY IT GOES.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Kodak Portra 400VC 135 color film shoots gorgeous photos. I still enjoy shooting this film and will continue to use it until Kodak no longer makes it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Recommended
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
Cons
- Scratches Easily
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Film allows you to take great outdoor photos. Is a good product that is straightforward and easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
It's a shame kodak is doing away with the vc and nc stocks, less options for working artists
i usually use the vc when i am working outdoors, in natural light, sometimes it gets used under my hot lights, if i need a warm and contrasty look, but usually go for the NC so as not to over do things
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I'm not a big fan of color print film -- preferring B&W film and in color, either chrome or digital -- but this is a new step up for a print film at this speed, almost the equal of Ektar 100 in color saturation.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Portraits
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
This is one of my favorite and most used films. Slightly more grainy (which I like) than Ektar 100 or 160VC, this film has great color saturation and sharpness.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Accurate, unexaggerated color rendering, including skin tones. Film produces a slightly enhanced contrast which I found pleasing. Unobtrusive grain with correct exposure. Film gives a good tonal range.
Have not printed from negative, these observations refer to scans only.
A very good product that I will use again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Enjoy the color and best since Ektachrome B
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I use this film for shooting middle school soccer (outdoors), volleyball, and girls and boys basketball (indoors). Cameras used: F-100 and F6. Both are superb. Lenses used: soccer: Nikon 300mm f/4 with or without TC-14IIE, indoors: 135mm f/2 and 85mm f/1.4. I shoot indoors with the camera on manual so that the film is exposed with just one f stop of light added to the room light by my SB50DX flash. The colors are superb, the flash is not intense enough to affect the players, the film is fast enough to use 1/200 or 1/250 second on either camera. This is a so much better film than the Kodak Gold 200. (For slides, I use Velvia 100 shot at ISO 125.)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Whenever I buy Kodak Film I will buy this film. Great color.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
great film
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
- Not Available 50ft rolls
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
This film stock is unparalleled by any other stock i have ever used. Sharp, consistent, and "vivid".However, I do miss the recently discontinued Kodak UC (Ultra Color).My only complaint about this stock is that is no longer available in 35mm, 50ft or 100ft rolls. However, the Kodak NC is available in 50-100ft. rolls. [...] Come on, Kodak! What gives? Maybe they are banking on the popularity of the VC stock, assuming we'll all bite the proverbial bullet and pay the extra cost of individual rolls. Well, maybe they're right, but I for one am not happy about it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I bought this film to use in my Canon Rebel S II. I have been getting back into film photography lately and have been trying different films. This one is a pretty good value for the money. The colors are nice and the contrast is nice. It is a solid 3 star film.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Cheap film I need not say anything more.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I use Kodak Portra 400VC in my Nikonos III for great underwater shots, the colors are vivid and the texture is nice.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 135-36 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I was using 120 format VC when I was shooting weddings the day this film was introduced. It was great. Now I'm using it for myself and its still great film.
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