Kodak Professional Portra 160 Film - 36exp

Kodak Portra 160 is ideal when image quality, natural colour and fine detail are more important than maximum film speed. Compared with faster everyday films, its ISO 160 emulsion produces a cleaner, smoother appearance with particularly refined tonal transitions. It is an excellent choice for photographers working with people because of its natural skin-tone reproduction, but it is equally useful for architecture, landscapes and carefully composed travel photography. Its restrained saturation also makes it a strong option when you prefer realistic colours rather than an overly vivid look. For photographers who scan their negatives, Portra 160 also provides plenty of tonal information for producing polished digital files.

Weddings & Events – Excellent for natural skin tones and elegant colour Portrait Photography – One of its strongest applications Fashion & Lifestyle – Smooth tones and refined colour reproduction Outdoor Portraits – Particularly effective in soft daylight Travel & Architecture – Excellent fine detail and realistic colours Landscapes – Ideal when you want subtle, natural colour Studio Photography – Works very well with controlled lighting Bright Daylight Photography – ISO 160 is particularly suited to good available light

Start at ISO 160: Rating the film at its box speed gives dependable, balanced results. Give it plenty of light: Portra 160 performs particularly well outdoors, near windows and under controlled studio lighting. Avoid heavy underexposure: Adequate exposure helps retain cleaner shadows and attractive colour. Try slight overexposure for a softer look: A little extra exposure can produce lighter, softer tones that many portrait photographers enjoy. Use wider apertures for portraits: The relatively slow ISO makes it well suited to shooting wide open in daylight for attractive background blur. Use a tripod when necessary: In lower light, slower shutter speeds may be required because this is an ISO 160 film. Ideal for scanning: Good exposure gives your lab plenty of information to work with when producing high-resolution scans. Develop in C-41: Use standard colour negative processing for correct results.