C-41
Kodak Portra 400
Widely regarded as the industry standard for professional colour work. Vision3 technology provides exceptionally fine grain and impressive exposure latitude.
ISO
400
Formats
4
35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10
Process
C-41
Type
Color
Characteristics
Grainvery fine
Contrastmedium
Latitudeexcellent
Saturationmoderate
Reciprocity Failure
Compensation Formula
t' = t1.35
Kodak advises testing >1s, but community consensus settles on ~1.35 exponent.
Development Times
| Developer | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuji Hunt C-41 Film X-Press Kit | stock | 400 | 3m 15s | 38°C / 100°F |
| Kodak Color Negative C-41 Kit | stock | 400 | 3m 15s | 38°C / 100°F |
| Jobo C-41 Color Negative Developer Kit | stock | 400 | 3m 15s | 38°C / 100°F |
Often Used For
weddingscommercial editorialtravel
Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.