Chris Antidote , Feb 07, 2012; 01:40 a.m.
New Kodak Portra 160, I just love. I often find myself running out of good daylight though, and was wondering if New Kodak Portra 400 was just as good? I also use Fuji 160s and I've heard that Portra 400 is actually finer grained than Fuji 160. Any truth to that statement?? anything helps, thanks.
Chris Nielsen , Feb 07, 2012; 01:42 a.m.
Response to New Kodak Film questions.
Not used the 160, but the 400 is made of awesome. Astonishingly good film.
Michael Axel 
, Feb 07, 2012; 03:04 a.m.
Yes, the Portra 160 is just great. It became one of my favorite films quickly. Very perky without the over-the-top look of Ektar.
Andy L 
, Feb 07, 2012; 08:14 a.m.
THe 400 and the 160 are close relatives. The 400 is a bit grainier of course, but if you like the Portra 160 and want a
400 film, Portra 400 is the obvious choice.
Tim Gray , Feb 07, 2012; 08:22 a.m.
Yes, use Portra 400 with no reservations. The films are similar, but 160 obviously has finer grain.
Chris Antidote , Feb 07, 2012; 11:31 a.m.
I've also heard that Portra 400, although, a little bit grainier, is also much sharper???
John Shriver 
, Feb 07, 2012; 11:58 a.m.
I'm super happy with the new Portra 400. Skies have gotten cleaner and less grainy with every generation of Portra 400NC, and this continued into Portra 400. It's a little more saturated than Portra 400NC, but I don't think it goes much past "reality", and it is very tasteful. The dynamic range appears to be even greater than all the prior Portra 400NC generations, quite a few images have needed a contrast boost after scanning to get a realistic look. In that way, it's a little more like Portra 160, which always had enormous dynamic range, but thus low contrast.
Scott Frindel Cole , Feb 09, 2012; 02:31 a.m.
It all depends on the format. I use Portra 400 in 6x6, and grain is simply not an issue.
Don Bright 
, Feb 09, 2012; 12:31 p.m.
Portra 400 in 6x7 format is beautiful!
Damon Fernandes , Feb 09, 2012; 08:49 p.m.
35mm Portra 400 is sharp...almost looks like 160. Try it. I blew up an 8x10 and it looks great.
