New Versions:Kodak Professional Portra 400NC and 400VC films

[Al Kaplan]

I'd be happy if they reintroduced Kodachrome II. I loved that film! I really missed it when they replaced it with Kodachrome 25. My old K-II slides still look great! http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6344/1997/1600/Blog 105 e.jpg was shot over thirty years ago and scanned just last year by my good friend Todd Frederick.

 

[Russ]

FYI:

NEWSLINE: Professional Markets Monday, January 07, 2008

Kodak introduces improved versions of Kodak Professional Portra 400-speed color negative films

Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester , N.Y. , is offering improved versions of its Kodak Professional Portra 400NC and 400VC films. The enhancements build on the introduction of improved Portra films in 2006. The finer grain of the Portra 400NC and 400VC films, combined with the spectacular skin tone of the entire portfolio, enable professional photographers to create striking photographs, says Kodak. The technology innovations also result in better scanning, the company adds. The new Kodak Professional Portra films will be available worldwide on a stock-turnover basis beginning in the first quarter of this year.
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I abandoned the excellent Kodak 400 Portra line, when I discovered their superb 400UC films. Better colors and very nice flesh tones. However, I love the Portra 800 film. I shot the attched snap on Portra 800, and the 11x17 inch print looks great.

Russ

 

[PMorenus]

On Friday 2/15, B&H told me that they are now selling new new version of 35mm Portra 400NC in single rolls and five packs. I didn't think to ask about the VC.

 

[ChrisPlatt]

Has anyone tried these yet? If so, how do your results compare to 400UC?

TIA,
Chris

 

[ElrodCod]

Good luck! Everytime K "improves" a film it gets screwed up.