Film comparison
Kodak Aerocolor IV 2460 vs Kodak Ektar 100
- Aerocolor IV 2460 is more forgiving of exposure errors.
- Aerocolor IV 2460 is cheaper in 35mm (about £14.00 vs £15.00).
Side by side
| Aerocolor IV 2460 | Ektar 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Kodak |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 |
| Grain | Very fine | Very fine |
| Contrast | Medium high | Medium high |
| Latitude | Good | Moderate |
| Saturation | Moderate | High |
| Price, 35mm | about £14.00 | about £15.00 |
| Price, 120 | — | about £14.00 |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Aerocolor IV 2460
- Aerial reconnaissance film with enhanced red sensitivity and clear base. Respooled by SantaColor, Flic Film Elektra, Popho Luminar, and Film Washi X. Load in subdued light to avoid fogging.
- Ektar 100
- World's finest grain colour negative film with vivid colour saturation and extremely high sharpness. Rewards precise exposure — less forgiving than Portra but delivers unmatched detail and colour purity.
Which suits what
Better pick: Aerocolor IV 2460
Experimental, Unique look
Both work well
Landscapes
Better pick: Ektar 100
Product photography, Nature
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Aerocolor IV 2460 | Ektar 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | No data | 1s |
| 10s | No data | 19s |
| 30s | No data | 1m 8s |
| 2m | No data | 6m 12s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator