Film comparison
Kodak Portra 400VC vs Kodak Portra 400UC / Ultra Color 400UC
On paper these two films are very close. The differences are in the look.
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| Specification | Portra 400VC | Portra 400UC / Ultra Color 400UC |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Kodak |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 400 | ISO 400 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 220 | 35mm, 120, 220 |
| Grain | — | Very fine |
| Contrast | — | — |
| Latitude | — | — |
| Saturation | — | High |
| Price, 35mm | — | — |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Portra 400VC
- 'Vivid Color' 400 Portra with extra snap for flat light; replaced by Portra 400.
- Portra 400UC / Ultra Color 400UC
- High-saturation 400-speed professional colour negative film, sold as Portra 400UC and from 2004 rebranded Ultra Color 400UC. Kodak's 2003 Supra sheet recommended it as the replacement for Supra 400, with grain comparable to Portra 160VC.
Which suits what
Better pick: Portra 400VC
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Both work well
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Better pick: Portra 400UC / Ultra Color 400UC
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