Film comparison
Kodak Ektar 100 vs Kodak Ultra Color 100UC
- Ultra Color 100UC is discontinued.
Side by side
| Specification | Ektar 100 | Ultra Color 100UC |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Kodak |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 | 35mm, 120, 220 |
| Grain | Very fine | Very fine |
| Contrast | Medium high | — |
| Latitude | Moderate | — |
| Saturation | High | High |
| Price, 35mm | about £18.23 | — |
| Price, 120 | about £18.45 | — |
| Availability | Current | Discontinued |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Ektar 100
- Kodak (E-4046, 2016) calls it the world's finest-grain colour negative film, with high saturation and ultra-vivid colour, aimed at nature, travel, fashion and product work. Kodak recommends it for commercial photographers and advanced amateurs.
- Ultra Color 100UC
- Professional colour negative film with deep, saturated colour and extremely fine grain, aimed at fashion, landscape and nature work. Wikipedia lists it from 2004 with no confirmed end date.
Which suits what
Better pick: Ektar 100
Landscapes, Product photography, Nature
Both work well
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Better pick: Ultra Color 100UC
Landscape, Fashion, Travel