Kodak launches world's finest grained 400 speed film

<p>Andrew, just a hope since the last generation of T-Grain (developed in 2007/8 for TMAX 400) following the EOL of Tech Pan could naturally open the door for a new TMAX 25 speed. Just waiting for it...</p>

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<p>Mauro: that would definitely be nice.</p>

<p>BTW, from the Kodak page - $20 mail in rebate on $125 of pro-grade Kodak film, and the new stuff should be out before the promotion ends... now to talk myself into believing I really need 25 more rolls of Kodak film... am I reading this right, Plus-X doesn't count as "pro" film??</p>

<p>The grain index of the new Portra 400 falls right in-between 160NC/VC and 400NC/VC; and it is slightly smaller than Ektar 100 printed at twice the size.</p>

<p>Not bad.</p>

<p>Looks good to me. I love 400NC. This stuff looks like it might be even better, though with a bit more color.</p>

<p>Portra has only been available in 5-packs for a bit. Though some places like B&H and Freestyle will split out individual rolls.</p>

<p>Sounds like I've just found my colour film... Yippee!</p>

<p>I am hopeful it will be a good film. I did like having the 400NC and 400VC so I could make the choice between the two films. Hopefully, the 160 film will remain the way it is. I think Kodak is putting some thought into how they can keep their films alive. I'm not thrilled with the move but I think it is great that they did decide to put some money into R&D of film. If it keeps Kodak's factory making some quality film, it's a good thing. </p>

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<p>I have a freezer full of 400 NC and VC in 120 and more in 35mm. What would be nice is a new High speed color negative. Say an Ektar 1000 or so.</p>

<p>While I'm happy that Kodak continues to develop new films and to make it 220 rolls, I still wonder why they can't (won't) make Tri-X in 220 rolls......</p>

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<p>BTW, from the Kodak page - $20 mail in rebate on $125 of pro-grade Kodak film, and the new stuff should be out before the promotion ends... now to talk myself into believing I really need 25 more rolls of Kodak film... am I reading this right, Plus-X doesn't count as "pro" film??</p>

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<p>I looked through the form and the site, and there's nothing that indicated that Plus-X isn't included in the rebate. It is considered a professional film, and PX worked for the last rebate offer they had, so stock up! I know that if I had the money, I would.</p>

<p>nice to see any new film emulsion ... however, ten years old supra 400 had pgi 36 (for 4.4x magnification) what is marginally, but still better! than 37 for new portra 400 (at same level of magnification)<br>

<a href="http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/e58/e58.pdf">http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/e58/e58.pdf</a><br>

<a href="http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/e4050/e4050.pdf">http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/e4050/e4050.pdf</a></p>

 

<p>I'll reserve judgment until I actually shoot some. But I've got to say Thanks Kodak! At least they are showing some commitment to film. What I'd really like to see is a commitment to Analog color and monochrome printing. Only Fuji is making cut sheet sizes of RA-4 paper now. I'm teaching a color photo class this Fall, and YES, we have an RA-4 processor. Students were reluctant to give this time consuming and seemingly expensive process a try. But now they are impressed at the accuracy,stability, and overall better look of RA-4 prints over Inkjet. Surprisingly,Ektar 100 prints very well on Analog material. A bit contrasty for my taste, but overall quite good.</p>

 

<p>I just don't like the "Get rid of two, replace with one better" trend.<br>

But I am very interested to see and try this new film.<br>

Thanks Kodak.</p>