Film comparison
Dubblefilm Daily Color 400 vs Kodak Ultramax 400
On paper these two films are very close. The differences are in the look.
Open in the compare toolSide by side
| Daily Color 400 | Ultramax 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dubblefilm | Kodak |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 400 | ISO 400 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm |
| Grain | — | Medium |
| Contrast | — | Medium high |
| Latitude | — | Good |
| Saturation | — | High |
| Price, 35mm | — | about £11.50 |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Daily Color 400
- Colour negative with neutral clean tones in 27-exposure non-DX cassettes.
- Ultramax 400
- Kodak's affordable everyday colour negative, available worldwide in drugstores and supermarkets. Delivers saturated, warm-leaning colours with a characteristic punch that works well in bright daylight. Moderate grain becomes visible in enlargements but adds pleasant texture. A popular choice for casual shooters and those looking to experiment without the cost of professional stocks.
Which suits what
Better pick: Daily Color 400
Everyday
Both work well
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Better pick: Ultramax 400
Street photography, Vacation, Point and shoot
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Daily Color 400 | Ultramax 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | No data | 1s |
| 10s | No data | 22s |
| 30s | No data | 1m 39s |
| 2m | No data | 10m 41s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator