Brent1965 Posted November 22, 2009 Share #1 Â Posted November 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) About to use this film for the first time. Any recommendations to save me experimenting & wasting - it's not cheap :-) I've heard this works nicely at 100ASA. Thoughts anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Hi Brent1965, Take a look here Kodak 160 portra 160NC what rating - best results.. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
tgray Posted November 22, 2009 Share #2 Â Posted November 22, 2009 It works nicely at 160. 100 will surely be fine as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalphil Posted November 23, 2009 Share #3 Â Posted November 23, 2009 This is one of my favorite colour negative films. I have always stuck to 160 in my M6, and love the "pastel feel" of the colours particularly in autumn and winter,just enjoy. Phil Birmingham UK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted November 23, 2009 Share #4 Â Posted November 23, 2009 Any recommendations to save me experimenting & wasting - it's not cheap :-) Â Shoot one at a time ! Â Works very well slightly exposed. 120 iso, or 100 iso will work fine. Full exposure is best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted November 23, 2009 Share #5  Posted November 23, 2009 Hi Brent, 100 Iso is even better. As it says in the M6 manual: Never fear overexposure ! For color negative film that is. Hope this is some help kind regards, Ruben Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/104598-kodak-160-portra-160nc-what-rating-best-results/?do=findComment&comment=1128160'>More sharing options...
E.M Posted November 23, 2009 Share #6 Â Posted November 23, 2009 Good choice and it's also my favourite colourfilm, rated at 100 iso. As you say, it's rather expensive. Â Etienne Michiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted November 24, 2009 Share #7 Â Posted November 24, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) 160 if you meter perfectly. Over & under are sub optimal. If you want the over exposed saturated colors, use Portra VC or Ektar 100. Â It is a true 160 speed film and you get the proper shadow detail at 160. If your meter or shutter are off, then you are better off hedging with more rather than less exposure. Â These new films scan well and you will like them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamann Posted November 24, 2009 Share #8  Posted November 24, 2009 Hi Brent,100 Iso is even better. As it says in the M6 manual: Never fear overexposure ! For color negative film that is. Hope this is some help kind regards, Ruben   Great advice and I myself shoot it at 160...I just love this film..absolutely my favorite.. I just ordered some 200ft of it..that will give me about 70 rolls... Remember it has been discontinued..so buy what you can afford.  Cheers, JRM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent1965 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share #9 Â Posted November 25, 2009 Thankyou everyone. Valuable advice. Stocking up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorreCaminos Posted November 26, 2009 Share #10 Â Posted November 26, 2009 Great advice and I myself shoot it at 160...I just love this film..absolutely my favorite.. I just ordered some 200ft of it..that will give me about 70 rolls... Remember it has been discontinued..so buy what you can afford. Cheers, JRM Â What's discontinued? Portra 160 NC is still listed in the Kodak website. Â Also, a question on the bulkloading. I recently got 100 ft of 160NC but the film has no sprocket holes along the edge. Is this movie film or for some other special use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted November 26, 2009 Share #11  Posted November 26, 2009 Plenty of stock of 160NC at 7dayshop at a lot less than £3 per roll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted November 26, 2009 Share #12 Â Posted November 26, 2009 Brent, I am also a film newbie (sort-of), Rolo recommended to me Fuji 400H and 800Z but I also tried some Fuji 160C which is very nice indeed. I recall Portra being muted whereas if you like a more contrasty result then the Fuji 160C is good. Â LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamann Posted November 26, 2009 Share #13  Posted November 26, 2009 What's discontinued? Portra 160 NC is still listed in the Kodak website. Also, a question on the bulkloading. I recently got 100 ft of 160NC but the film has no sprocket holes along the edge. Is this movie film or for some other special use?  Ahh you bought the wrong film, you need "perforated".... so unless you find a machine that will number and perforate your frames in the dark.....  The "bulk rolls " of 100FT Portra 160 NC have been discontinued.. only 5 roll or singles are being sold So if you can find" Kodak 160 NC Portra "PERFORATED" 100ft rolls... you've stumbled upon a gold mine..buy it...if you hesitate you'll regret it.  Cheers, JRM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdwheel Posted December 5, 2009 Share #14 Â Posted December 5, 2009 Great advice and I myself shoot it at 160...I just love this film..absolutely my favorite.. I just ordered some 200ft of it..that will give me about 70 rolls... Remember it has been discontinued..so buy what you can afford. Â Cheers, JRM Â Hi, Â What about 100 ft 160 VC? Also discontinued? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent1965 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share #15 Â Posted December 6, 2009 Thankyou all, getting good results with my 1959 G + 5cm Elmar at 100asa. Â It does have a nice softer look to it doesn't it? With colour film I most often use Extar 100 - most often in my SLR (Nikon F2a) so to move to this slightly "gentler" film in my older Leica is a nice change - especially with regard to skin tones in overcast conditions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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