Kodak Portra-400VC 120 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.
- Natural color providing 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 | 120mm 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 | Natural color over the entire spectrum |
| Grain | Fine |
| Sharpness | High |
| Exposure Latitude | Wide |
| Push/Pull | Not specified |
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good tonal range (23)
- Accurate (20)
- Consistent (19)
- Reproduces well (15)
- Scans well (15)
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork (20)
- Travel (17)
- Home (12)
- Photojournalism (7)
- Sports photography (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (10), Photo enthusiast (8), Casual photographer (4), Pro photographer (4), Semi-professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Film for Holga or Diana
When you want fun and vibrant color photos, Kodak Portra 400VC is the way to go. It does give a less natural look than Kodak's NC line, but it all matters on what you...Read complete review
When you want fun and vibrant color photos, Kodak Portra 400VC is the way to go. It does give a less natural look than Kodak's NC line, but it all matters on what you are aiming for. If you want great portraits I recommend NC over VC. I always use this film for my Holga because its 400 ISO has great versatility, and its color and tone makes photos pop. Kodak just announced the discontinuation of Portra 400VC and 400NC, because of a new line of Portra 400 film that's supposed to be somewhere in the middle of the two (although I assume it will be closer to 400NC). The new film "is the world's finest grain high-speed color negative film." So apparently it's better than before. Either way, I know I will be stocking up on 400VC and NC before December 2010 (when they will stop selling it). FYI, 160VC and NC are still in production (as of now...)
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Most Liked Negative Review
Different Than What I Expected
I used this product simply to try it out and see how it compared to other Kodak films. Sharpness is good and from a normal viewing distance, grain in the prints is not really ...Read complete review
I used this product simply to try it out and see how it compared to other Kodak films. Sharpness is good and from a normal viewing distance, grain in the prints is not really noticeable. The 400VC film did well, except on overcast days. Even in this 'Vivid Color' film, the colors were more muted than in other Kodak films (On Overcast days). Although I was hesitant to use this film for pictures of people, as it is the 'VC' version, I did take one, and it came out surprisingly well. The skin tones were actually very close to reality. Overall, the film seems suited best to people, animals, and general outdoor areas where the sun is not directly shining.
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Pros
- Accurate
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I just got back from a week of shooting in NYC. I used several brands and types of film in my Mamiya M645 but when it came time to scan the negs the Porta-400VC stood out. The colors and clarity were great, especially for a 400 ISO.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Now that Kodak decided to scrap the VC and NC and just go for a straight 400 (supposedly "highly scannable", whatever that means for us traditional darkroom divas) I had to stock up on this just like I did with polaroid. I have been using 400VC for years and I just love the tones and colors as well as the flexibility of this film, I can use it in any situation and it always delivers beautiful and with my old camera with leaks, some times surprising images. Would recommend you stock up too.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I used this product simply to try it out and see how it compared to other Kodak films. Sharpness is good and from a normal viewing distance, grain in the prints is not really noticeable. The 400VC film did well, except on overcast days. Even in this 'Vivid Color' film, the colors were more muted than in other Kodak films (On Overcast days). Although I was hesitant to use this film for pictures of people, as it is the 'VC' version, I did take one, and it came out surprisingly well. The skin tones were actually very close to reality. Overall, the film seems suited best to people, animals, and general outdoor areas where the sun is not directly shining.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I normally use 400 NC, but thought I'd give this a try to photograph an Eagle Scout ceremony. Although a bit too much color for me, the photos still look very professional and I'm pleased with them as well as the customer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Kodak never fails with their film! Vibrant colors and clarity that you cannot duplicate in the digital realm. A totally reliable stock of film. Gorgeous photos!! Film will never die.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Cons
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Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
The high speed of this film is perfect for the unpredictable Holga Camera which loves a high contrast scene.
Pros
- Nice color
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Works great in a Holga. Appears to work well in a variety of light conditions.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Perfect colors and perfect range
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Great Film! The colors in the photos were great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
When you want fun and vibrant color photos, Kodak Portra 400VC is the way to go. It does give a less natural look than Kodak's NC line, but it all matters on what you are aiming for. If you want great portraits I recommend NC over VC. I always use this film for my Holga because its 400 ISO has great versatility, and its color and tone makes photos pop. Kodak just announced the discontinuation of Portra 400VC and 400NC, because of a new line of Portra 400 film that's supposed to be somewhere in the middle of the two (although I assume it will be closer to 400NC). The new film "is the world's finest grain high-speed color negative film." So apparently it's better than before. Either way, I know I will be stocking up on 400VC and NC before December 2010 (when they will stop selling it). FYI, 160VC and NC are still in production (as of now...)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Landscapescenery
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
This film is good for specific uses. The vivid color film gives you exactly that, VIVID COLOR! the colors are a little bolder than some would like, but i always buy vivid color!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Photojournalism
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I love the colors in Velvia film. I used it with my holga, and it really made the colors pop.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Sports Photography
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Used it on my Diana F+! Extremely easy to load compared to other 120 films.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I prefer the 400VC for when I travel, since I often shoot a variety of things. Especially in London, the VC was nice to make the colors pop.
Pros
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I use this film for fun Holga shots and the vivid color really amplifies the effects that already make the Holga unique.
Pros
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I was worried about heat affecting the film but it seems great
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Quick and easy. Always a thumbs up.
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
Love using film. Dont see a need to switch to DSLR. This film has great color - use it all the time for all kinds of photography.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
- Light Leaks
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
I really like this film. Ive tried both fugi film and kodak NC film, but only the VC film gets me the spectacular color that i want. Ive used this film both inside and outside and get great results. I've also scanned in my negatives and haven't seen grain until I blow it up to be about 24 x 24 inches. I've been interested in trying 220 mostly because its allows you to take more photos. I use it with a hasselblad camera and you get 12 exposures with the 6x6 backing. The only trouble is that i wish that it allowed for more exposers per role, especially for the price.
Comments about Kodak Portra-400VC 120 Professional Color Print Film (ISO-400):
This film is only so-so when I shoot it at 400, but when I pull it a 1/3 or 1/2 a stop, the colors just pop and look gorgeous!
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