madNbad Posted October 28, 2011 Share #1 Â Posted October 28, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have used this film in the 120 format and liked it a lot. I was wondering if anyone has tried it in the 135 packaging? As a side note I was told it scans well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 Hi madNbad, Take a look here Anyone tried Kodak Portra 160 for 35 mm?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Doc Henry Posted October 28, 2011 Share #2 Â Posted October 28, 2011 with Portra 160 ... http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/nature-wildlife/195779-rose-i-love-open-thread-7.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/nature-wildlife/195779-rose-i-love-open-thread-6.html Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted October 28, 2011 Share #3 Â Posted October 28, 2011 All my Rome/Venice pics are on Portra 160. It's my new favourite. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iliahi Posted October 28, 2011 Share #4 Â Posted October 28, 2011 Used exclusively during the Kava Festival in Hawaii: Kava Festival, October 8, 2011 | Facebook Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
too old to care Posted October 28, 2011 Share #5 Â Posted October 28, 2011 I've shot it too, including a couple weddings. Works well. Wayne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
italy74 Posted October 28, 2011 Share #6  Posted October 28, 2011 I have used this film in the 120 format and liked it a lot. I was wondering if anyone has tried it in the 135 packaging? As a side note I was told it scans well.  Good enough? 6 MP scan  http://italy74.smugmug.com/BEST/Best/i-VjQwKJ5/0/X3/68360034-X3.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted October 28, 2011 Share #7  Posted October 28, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good enough? 6 MP scan http://italy74.smugmug.com/BEST/Best/i-VjQwKJ5/0/X3/68360034-X3.jpg  I command you to teach me to scan! Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted October 28, 2011 Share #8 Â Posted October 28, 2011 I love it in my Nikon F5. Here is a link to a low-res photo straight from a Walgreens photo CD. Â Â Tri:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted October 28, 2011 Share #9 Â Posted October 28, 2011 Well that's very nice too. My only concern is how it will cope with ultrawides, it not having microlenses and being full-frame and all that Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 28, 2011 Share #10 Â Posted October 28, 2011 Good enough? 6 MP scanhttp://italy74.smugmug.com/BEST/Best/i-VjQwKJ5/0/X3/68360034-X3.jpg Dino, Thanks for the link : stunning portraits ! What scanner for film ? Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
octo Posted October 28, 2011 Share #11 Â Posted October 28, 2011 I have used this film in the 120 format and liked it a lot. I was wondering if anyone has tried it in the 135 packaging? As a side note I was told it scans well. Â Just shot a whole roll this morning of a typical working class street in Cannes on the recommendation of a friendly photographer. Will post if anything turns out. He hinted that I should try a 200 ASA setting but I left it at 160 for the first roll; next one will be at 200, just for fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share #12 Â Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks for all the great replies! I'll try a roll in the M6 TTL with a 35 Summicron and another in the 111c with a 21 Color Skopar. I also want to try some Ektar 100... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted October 29, 2011 Share #13 Â Posted October 29, 2011 Just shot a whole roll this morning of a typical working class street in Cannes on the recommendation of a friendly photographer. Will post if anything turns out. He hinted that I should try a 200 ASA setting but I left it at 160 for the first roll; next one will be at 200, just for fun. Â On my hols, I was shooting sunny 16 so I think I can say my shots are mainly EI125. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
italy74 Posted October 29, 2011 Share #14  Posted October 29, 2011 I command you to teach me to scan!Pete  Pete it's my lab scan. It has been very hard to find one good over here yet once found I won't go back at least until they work so well ! Actually I discovered the 160 Portra is BETTER to be scanned than the Ektar 100 (!). No idea why yet this is how it works here, from better to (relatively) less good.  1) Portra 160 - Excellent 2) Ektar 100 - Very good - finer 3) Portra 400 - Very good - of course a little grainier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 29, 2011 Share #15  Posted October 29, 2011 Peteit's my lab scan. It has been very hard to find one good over here yet once found I won't go back at least until they work so well ! Actually I discovered the 160 Portra is BETTER to be scanned than the Ektar 100 (!). No idea why yet this is how it works here, from better to (relatively) less good. 1) Portra 160 - Excellent 2) Ektar 100 - Very good - finer 3) Portra 400 - Very good - of course a little grainier  Dino, I arrive at exactly the same remark the colors of the Portra 160 and 400 are really beautiful Ektar is less warm than Portra My preference goes to Portra 400 Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sterlinstarlin Posted October 29, 2011 Share #16 Â Posted October 29, 2011 I like the Portra 160 the least when lumped in with Portra 400 and Ektar 100. Ektar is of course very different than the other two. I think I prefer Ektar over the 400... tough call though. I'd probably say I like Ektar more with overcast skies, and Portra 400 more when sunny. I shot ten rolls of the Portra 160. Very average. I doubt I'll shoot it again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick De Marco Posted October 31, 2011 Share #17 Â Posted October 31, 2011 Yup Will post some soon used in an M3, inside in the National Car museum I was so blown away with the fine grain and perfect colour that I bought some in bulk. The shots looked like they were made with my M9. And I mean that in a good way (eg can't seel film grain) Much nicer than Ektar, which has it's uses, but is just too warm for me and I like a warm look. Both the new Portra 400 and 160 are my favourite colour films now, and so long as I can afford and get them, I would not use anything else. Â Hope to post a couple soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted November 1, 2011 Share #18 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Hmmmm, this has peaked my interest. I'll get some the next time I order film, both in 135 and 120 formats. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted November 1, 2011 Share #19 Â Posted November 1, 2011 I've been tentatively trying some other films (like FujiPro400H) as alternatives to Portra 160 and 400, but when I get the results back, I always regret straying from the best. Amazing films in both 135 and 120. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted November 5, 2011 Share #20  Posted November 5, 2011 I LOVE this film overexposed two stops because it turns "natural" colors to pastel colors. VC I underexpose a half stop to bring out its color contrast.  The Portra 160 is a finer grain version of the 160NC. A lot of people claim it's a "blend" of the VC and NC, but they're wrong. You can see the pictures yourself or the comparative sliders on Kodak's site: http://www.kodak.com/global/plugins/acrobat/en/professional/products/films/portra/portra160Brochure.pdf 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/165042-anyone-tried-kodak-portra-160-for-35-mm/?do=findComment&comment=1835938'>More sharing options...
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