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(based on 9 ratings)
Brand: Kodak
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Kodak Portra 400VC Color Negative Film ISO 400, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, *USA*
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 9 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Accurate(9), Consistent(8), Good tonal range(4), Reliable tonal range(3), Reproduces well(4)
Best Uses:
Action shots(6), Artwork(5), Home(3), Photojournalism(5), Sports photography(4)
Describe Yourself:
Photo enthusiast(3)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Amazing Color
By JohnVerified Reviewer from Long Beach, Ca on 4/17/2011
Pros:
Accurate, Consistent, Reliable Tonal Range
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No

Comments about Kodak Kodak Portra 400VC Color Negative Film ISO 400, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, *USA*:

Great color every time. I have gone through about 4 rolls with great results. Highly recommended.

Images shared by: John

Nikon F3 w/ 20mm Porta 400VC (No Photoshop)

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Nikon F3 w/ 20mm Porta 400VC (No Photoshop)

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Great High Speed, Colorful, Smooth Film
By La BranĉaroVerified Reviewer from Austin, TX on 1/14/2011
Pros:
Accurate, Consistent, Scans Well, Sharp
Best Uses:
Action Shots, Artwork, Home, Office, Photojournalism, Sports Photography, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Kodak Kodak Portra 400VC Color Negative Film ISO 400, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, *USA*:

I don't shoot with this film often enough, and now that they've come up with the new Portra, I might shoot with it less. But, whenever I use this film, I am amazed by its sharpness, colorfulness, rich contrast, and speed. If you like 160VC, this film will be a great faster compliment to that film. If you're looking to upgrade to a "pro" film from a consumer film, this would be a great start. Shoot more towards over-exposing than under. It's easier to save an over-exposed Portra image than one that's under-exposed. I am not a portrait photographer, so I would recommend this for plants, animals, still life, food, product, etc. I think it's a great all-purpose film because the grain is smooth, and the 400 ISO gives you a multitude of applications.

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Using an Olympus OM-1

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I Love this Film!!!!!
By jwmanthaVerified Reviewer from Belle River, ON on 3/4/2010
Pros:
Accurate, Reliable Tonal Range, Scans Well, Sharp
Best Uses:
Action Shots, Home, Photojournalism, Sports Photography, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Kodak Kodak Portra 400VC Color Negative Film ISO 400, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, *USA*:

I first used this film 6 years ago and was amazed at the bright colors. Recently, before a trip to NZ there was none to be found.....how sad. I thought they had discontinued it. But I was able to get 10 rolls before I left.....shot every roll and was not disappointed. Please don't stop making this film!!!!!

 
Please don't stop making this film !
By busterboyVerified Purchaser from Baltimore, MD on 5/28/2009
Pros:
Accurate, Consistent, Reliable Tonal Range, Scans Well, Sharp, The Best 400 Film
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Kodak Kodak Portra 400VC Color Negative Film ISO 400, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, *USA*:

The best 400 film I've ever used

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
My most-used, do-anything film
By A*RonVerified Reviewer from Arlington, VA on 2/26/2009
Pros:
Accurate, Consistent, Good Tonal Range, Made in USA, Reproduces Well, Scans Well
Best Uses:
Action Shots, Artwork, General photography, Photojournalism, Sports Photography, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Kodak Kodak Portra 400VC Color Negative Film ISO 400, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, *USA*:

I prefer the 400VC to the 400NC. They're both great, but I don't think 400VC's colors are oversaturated and it's what I use the most. ISO 400 is a great sweet spot -- fast enough to give you flexibility and always perfect for flash work too.

Kodak recently improved the Portra line and it shows. The grain in 400VC will easily confuse people and they'll think it's an ISO 100 film because it's so fine. I personally also love that Kodak is an American company, but it's because of the colors, quality, and consistency of their film that it's what I use most.

Again, I prefer 400VC, but you may like 400NC more, so try them both. They both have great exposure latitude/dynamic range and are professional quality.

In terms of print film, I prefer Fuji's stuff at the high and lower ends -- I use Fuji's Superia 1600 and Pro 160C. I have also tried Kodak's Ektar 100, which is very good if you use it right, and I'll follow up on Ektar when I've had a chance to use it some more. But anyway, in the ISO 400-800 range, you can't go wrong with Portra. It's excellent and has never let me down.

 
Consistent and Scans Great
By MattVerified Purchaser from Buford, Georgia on 2/6/2009
Pros:
Accurate, Consistent, Scans Well
Best Uses:
Artwork, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Kodak Kodak Portra 400VC Color Negative Film ISO 400, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, *USA*:

This film produces a very nice color, without going too far out in the contrast range. Like all the Portra films, consistent.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Portra 400VC
By BazVerified Reviewer from Cleveland, OH on 4/13/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Consistent, Good Tonal Range, Nice skintones, Reproduces Well, Scans Well
Cons:
Graininess apparent, Very poor latitude
Best Uses:
Action Shots, Artwork, Home, Office, Photojournalism, Sports Photography
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Kodak Kodak Portra 400VC Color Negative Film ISO 400, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, *USA*:

This film has nicely saturated colors with pleasing hues. The skintones are very life-like and the sharpness is good. Be careful of your exposure, though, because it is very sensitive and has a tight exposure tolerance.

 
Good Film
By A.C.Verified Purchaser from Hickory, NC on 3/26/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Consistent, Good Tonal Range, Reproduces Well, Scans Well
Best Uses:
Action Shots, Artwork, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Kodak Kodak Portra 400VC Color Negative Film ISO 400, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, *USA*:

Used this film while on vacation and pictures came out excellent. Could not have used better film.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Best color negative film in its speed
By Roger In CentervilleVerified Reviewer from Centerville, OH on 11/8/2006
Pros:
Accurate, Consistent, Good Tonal Range, Reproduces Well, Scans Well
Best Uses:
Action Shots, Photojournalism, Travel

Comments about Kodak Kodak Portra 400VC Color Negative Film ISO 400, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, *USA*:

This is simply the BEST ISO 400 35mm color negative film on the market. Take this traveling, to your kid's soccer game, football, etc. Low light? Who cares. Put the film on a decent Epson photo (negative) scanner - and you've got the equivilent of a 14+ Mpixel camera - and color will be brilliant with a "pop factor" that would take you a while to achieve in photoshop and a digital camera.

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