Kodak Portra 400

The workhorse. The research calls it the most popular professional color negative film in the world. It has natural color, fine grain, and huge latitude.

How it behaves

It is hard to shoot badly. Overexpose a stop for pastel softness or shoot it straight for accuracy. The research calls it the industry-standard pro color negative, with natural skin tones and fine grain for 400 speed. It pushes cleanly to 800.

Questions people ask

Is Portra 400 good for portraits?

Yes. Natural skin tones are its core strength. The research lists portraits, weddings, documentary, and everyday pro work.

Can you push Portra 400?

Yes. It pushes cleanly to 800.

Should you overexpose Portra 400?

You can. A stop over gives pastel softness, while shooting it straight gives accuracy. Its latitude rates at five stars.