Portra 400UC Samples

[Maimya]

I shot some Portra 400UC, and have posted some results. I just got the film
back today, so I only have a couple of samples posted. Briefly, this film is
very nice. Strong colors (surprise!) were expected, but the tight grain and
high sharpness was a pleseant surprise. I like it very much. Take a look if
you're interested:

http://dmanthree.ne.client2.attbi.com/400uc/

[Michael Hood]

I just got back from vacation, and ran a couple rolls of UC. I like it. The
color's are strong, skin tones are good. Grain is tight. It still doesn't
hold a torch to NPC though IMHO.... But it does give me a better 400 speed
option. Guess I'll have kodak in my bag more often.

-Mike

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[Maimya]

I bought it retail at Hunts, in Melrose, MA. They had it in 5 packs of 120
only. I expect it will be available in 220, as well.

"Douglas A." <fordpr...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 02 Nov 2002 03:12:50 GMT, "Maimya" <n...@this.time> wrote:
>
> >I shot some Portra 400UC, and have posted some results. I just got the
film
> >back today, so I only have a couple of samples posted. Briefly, this film
is
> >very nice. Strong colors (surprise!) were expected, but the tight grain
and
> >high sharpness was a pleseant surprise. I like it very much. Take a look
if
> >you're interested:
>
>
>

> Is it for sale yet? Or did you shoot samples from the free offer from
> Kodak? I looked for it at my local camera store today, but they don't
> have any.

[Jeffery Harrison]

B&H lists Portra 400UC in 120, 220 and 35mm

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Jeffery S. Harrison

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[Maimya]

I'm taking a trip to the southwest next April, and I think I'll be shooting
some of this stuff. I shoot for prints, and usually shoot neg film. The
higher speed will allow me greater depth of field, as well. Based on the
stuff I shot, it does appear to be a true ISO 400 film.

The colors are strong, but not nearly as over the top as Agfa Ultra 50. I've
only shot a few rolls, and will shoot a few more, but so far, it looks real
nice for landscapes.

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[Rick]

What do skin tones look like with the 400UC? Anyone have posted samples?

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[Bill Tuthill]

Rick <rschiller@spam_deathatt.com> wrote:
>
> What do skin tones look like with the 400UC? Anyone have posted samples?

They are surprisingly good -- smooth and somewhat warm -- but I need more
experience, having used only one model. They aren't pale like Portra 160NC,
pink like NPS, muddy like 400VC, clinical like NPH, or cool-blue like NPZ.
They seem like a cross between Agfa Vista and Superia 800.

[Maimya]

Skin tones look good, but I've got to shoot a little more before I can draw
any meaningful conclusion. The few I've shot were in open shade, and it's
not a fair test.

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[David]

I just got an email from Kodak last week offering me free Portra 400UC. I
am going to get some.
David

[Ray Walker]

I've seen a few references to Agfa ultra 50, But cannot find it anywhere. Even the Agfa website makes no mention of it. The only agfa 50 I can find is slide film. Where can I find some ultra 50 to try out?

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[Neil Gould]

Hi all,

"Maimya" <n...@this.time> wrote:
> I'm taking a trip to the southwest next April, and I think
> I'll be shooting some of this stuff. I shoot for prints, and
> usually shoot neg film. The higher speed will allow me
> greater depth of field, as well. Based on the stuff I shot,
> it does appear to be a true ISO 400 film.
>

I shot a roll of the 400UC over the weekend. I was really surprised at how
the colors "popped" without being too gauche. I'd still opt for the 160 VC
& NC if light permits, as the contrast range is noticeably smoother. But, I
won't mind using this film at all, and I certainly like it better than some
other ISO 400 films I've tried.

Regards,

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Neil Gould
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[Bill Jameson]

Ray Walker wrote:
>
> I've seen a few references to Agfa ultra 50, But cannot find it anywhere. Even the Agfa website makes no mention of it. The only agfa 50 I can find is slide film. Where can I find some ultra 50 to try out?

AGFA discontinued the Ultra 50 about two years ago. It has been replaced
with a 100 iso film, probably ULTRA, that is available in Europe and
supposed to be available in North America next month.

[That Annoying Twit...]

Good Luck finding any that have not expired...
On Ebay a single roll of EXPIRED can fetch upwards of $30.00 Agfa really
screwed up when the discontinued it a couple years ago...
I used to love that stuff... So much so that when it was announced it was
being dropped I grabbed about 40 rolls of it. Which is all we had where I
work. For certain types of nature and aircraft it was best thing going...
I also rather like the 50 speed slide RSXII, which is similar in grain to
Velvia but is nice complement when I don't the colours to be too
exaggerated.

Andrew TAT

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[Bill Jameson]

> "Ray Walker" <R...@NationwideDoors.com> wrote in message
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> I've seen a few references to Agfa ultra 50, But cannot find it anywhere.
> Even the Agfa website makes no mention of it.

A review of the Ultra 100 with sample photos is here:

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0041WT

Hurry, it's in the unarchived forum of photo.net

[That Annoying Twit...]

Interesting read...

Thanks,

Andrew

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[Rob]

"Maimya" <n...@this.time> wrote in message news:<zv_w9.50771$bt.6...@rwcrnsc52.ops.asp.att.net>...

> I'm taking a trip to the southwest next April, and I think I'll be shooting
> some of this stuff. I shoot for prints, and usually shoot neg film. The
> higher speed will allow me greater depth of field, as well. Based on the
> stuff I shot, it does appear to be a true ISO 400 film.

I live in New Mexico and have traveled extensively in the Southwest.
In my opinion, there is no print film that even comes close to Superia
Reala at rendering the colors and textures of the landscape. Usually,
it is so sunny out here that there is little need for a faster film.
On cloudy days, perhaps Portra UC would be a good choice, but I have
not had a chance to use it. My own choice under those conditions
would be either NPZ or Vista 400.

[Maimya]

Geez, I'm glad you posted! I'll be visiting the SW next April, and plan on
shooting mostly Reala in 35mm. I've shot it in the desert before, and love
the tonality with all the browns and other earth tones. It's great stuff.
Next up, Fuji NPH, which is supposed to be more colorful and have better
grain. We'll see.

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[Colin DeWolfe]

Did anybody snag a copy of this? Doesn't seem to be there any more.