Kodak Portra 800 120 Film Single

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Kodak Portra 800 120 Film Single

Kodak Portra 800 120 Film Single needs little introduction. It is one of the most popular films on the market today and a favourite choice for a huge amount of film photographers.

If you have plenty of light, then this is the perfect film. It renders skin tones soft and natural-looking while the grain is fine. The colours tend to lean more towards Kodak Ektar compared to Portra 160 and 400, with tones coming out punchy and vibrant.

Portra 800 Emulsion

It is worth noting that while Portra 160 and 400 are based on the Kodak Vision technology, Portra 800 is not. Therefore there are some significant differences between how the films handle. Consequently, the 800 ISO label is slightly misleading, as it is arguable that Portra 400 does a better job at 800. While Portra 800 is better suited to being overexposed, therefore shot at a lower ISO such as 400. At the end of the day, it is down to personal preference, but it is certainly worth experimenting with the two films to find the right one for you.

It can take up to 4 stops of overexposure, and still maintain glorious results. However, underexposure quickly adds grain and renders colours muddy. So you need to be careful with your exposures, and make sure there is plenty of light available if you want to get that classic Portra look.

It is a part of the Kodak Portra range of professional quality, daylight-balanced, colour negative films. Well known for producing natural-looking skin tones, with high detail and fine grain. It is also known for its natural warmth, like most Kodak films.

Kodak Compared To Fuji

Compared to its main rival, Fuji Pro 400H, it will produce warm tones. While the Fuji film will give cooler tones. The unique colour palette has made it an especially popular choice for portraiture and editorial work.

Kodak Portra 800 120 is available in single rolls or as a 5 roll pack. It is also available in 35mm.

Not for you? Why not have a look at the other Kodak films we stock. If you have never shot film before, here’s your beginners guide to film photography and shooting film.

Film Photography

And, if you’re new to film check out our Beginners Guide To Film Photography. Also have a look at our guides to Aperture, Shutter Speed and Film Speed. Then check out the other 35mm film we have in stock.

Which Is The Best Film To Choose?

Have you just got hold of a film camera and not sure where to start. We have lots of films to choose from, but you might be wondering which is the best one for you? Then read our guide Choose Your Film. It will give you a good starting point and a clear idea of what the different films do.

Kodak Film Availability

The current Kodak stock availability issues are expected to last until the end of 2020. For more information read our update.