Fuji Reala 100 vs Kodak 160 VC

[andredossantos]

I prefer Portra over Superia. Never really gotten on with Reala for whatever reason. Generally, I like VC in 120 and NC in 35mm.

 

[steamer]

i've tried scanning a few rolls of reala on my coolscan, but the scans all had a green caste to them.

Hi Jon,
Scanned these on my Epson flatbed, every color scan no matter what film, comes out blue-ish (in preview at least) so I auto adjust color, which over saturates a ridiculous amount, so I slide the saturation back to zero, then on photoshop just hit the contrast auto-adjust, and since there is always dust everywhere, remove fur with the healing tool.

It says Fuji Reala j66 AACABA on the neg so I'm not sure if this Reala Ace is different from Reala sold elsewhere or not?

 

[charjohncarter]

That's a very vague statement!
Which film & why is it easier to post process?

Kodak Ektar 100, Fuji Reala 100, And Fuji Superia 100; are easy for me to post process, when compared to Fuji Superia Xtra 400, Fuji Pro 400h, Kodak Portra 400h (I think the last name is correct).

 

[Igor.Burshteyn]

Portra - just a few days ago ordered some dozen rolls of 160VC, both 120 and 135.

 

[Becoming]

I wasn't pleased with either but I've only shot one roll of each and both times the lab screwed up the scanning, which obviously tainted the results.

Personally I can't get on with films as slow as this, so I've got ten rolls of Portra 400NC in the fridge for when colour calls. From what I've seen from others online this film has my favourite colour rendition by far. Good job I'll be scanning them myself this time round.

 

[bwcolor]

Ektar is my slow color film of choice with Reala number two. I haven't found a faster color film that I like. I just prefer color digital to fast color films... at least in 35mm. Medium format may differ, but I need to shoot more color 6x7. So far, I have shot mostly Astia and love it.

 

[raid]

Reala when used with old lenses can give awesome colors, like in a painting.

 

[healyzh]

I'd have to say Ektar 100 if I'm shooting on a sunny day. For people or when I need a faster film I'm leaning towards Portra 160NC or 400NC.

 

[charjohncarter]

Portra NC the first, I couldn't find my VC but it wasn't too much different, and Reala 100 second. Both taken with 6x6 folders.

It's really taste and your post processing.

 

[Juan Valdenebro]

charjohncarter,

That 160NC shot looks so natural! Did you warm filtered it, or was it the hour of the day?

In any case, for sure it's a very good scan!

Cheers,

Juan

 

[charjohncarter]

charjohncarter,

That 160NC shot looks so natural! Did you warm filtered it, or was it the hour of the day?

In any case, for sure it's a very good scan!

Cheers,

Juan

Hour of the day, late, late sun. That one was out of my no coating folder (6x6) which to me sometimes adds something I can not get with other cameras. The problem is I can't predict what my images will look like out of that camera. Therefore, I won't take it to Barcelona this November.

 

[Juan Valdenebro]

Thanks!

I hope film remains alive until you come... 🙂

Let's talk then if you have time!

Cheers,

Juan

 

[beyond]

I have always like Reala. Here is a pic of myself taken with a Nikon 35 mm f2 AIS.

 

[charjohncarter]

Thanks!

I hope film remains alive until you come... 🙂

Let's talk then if you have time!

Cheers,

Juan

Great maybe I'll get to meet you, I'll buy lunch.

 

[johannielscom]

Portra 160VC over Reala 100.

both shot with the Horseman 970.

The Portra is sharper on a 6x9 negative. That's my only reason. Not too much trouble having the Reala look like Portra VC in Photoshop, but sharpness isn't there sufficiently when I do.

Kodak Tmax 400 for 6x9 B&W shots: also because of sharpness.

Leicas: Kodacolor 200 and Ilford Delta 100, although I recently scanned some 'Schlecker' drug store film labeled Fuji and the colors rocked...

 

[jbielikowski]

I've tried Reala once, on MF. It's awful.

 

[jawarden]

Ektar

Ektar

Which one will you choose and why?
If none of these two which one?
Negative films only 🙂

Lately I've been enjoying Ektar 100. I like the color and sharpness, but sometimes the sky doesn't look quite right, and there is an occasional oddity with skintones.

I just bought some portra for the first time, so it'll be interesting to compare.

 

[gerkshinobi]

i usually use reala 100 or if i use portra i go for the NC's over the VC's

 

[arunrajmohan]

I use reala for 35mm and portra 220 medium format. Guess I was influenced by the way images turned out when I started using these films.

Arun

 

[John Lawrence]

Portra 160 VC rated at 100 is absolutely beautiful. Rated this way it becomes a fantastic film for portraiture, with beautiful skin tones.

John