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Ilford Imaging (Europe) Ilfocolor 400 Plus (Vintage Tone) vs ORWO/FilmoTec NC 400

On paper these two films are very close. The differences are in the look.

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Ilfocolor 400 Plus (Vintage Tone)NC 400
ManufacturerIlford Imaging (Europe)ORWO/FilmoTec
TypeColour negativeColour negative
Box speedISO 400ISO 400
ProcessC-41C-41
Formats35mm35mm
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AvailabilityCurrentCurrent

Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.

How they look

Ilfocolor 400 Plus (Vintage Tone)
Consumer colour negative sold under the Ilford Imaging brand (separate from Harman's Ilford Photo) with 1990s 'retro' tones; base stock unconfirmed.
NC 400
Colour negative related to NC 500 with slightly finer grain and cooler tones.

Which suits what

Better pick: Ilfocolor 400 Plus (Vintage Tone)

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Both work well

Everyday

Better pick: NC 400

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