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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Hillary K. Grigonis

These iconic Kodak films may be about to change their name – but as a film photographer, I think that’s actually fantastic news

A sample image from Kodak Ektacolor.

If imitation is the finest form of flattery, then Kodak Portra is one of the best color film emulsions. When it comes to color films that are so iconic that digital photographers try to replicate them, Kodak Portra sits near the top of that list. The film is known for it’s beautiful colors and forgiveness at exposure errors – but now that film may be known by another name.

Earlier this week, Eastman Kodak – otherwise known as the “original Kodak” – announced the release of six new films, three different Ektacolor Pro and three different Kodak Ektapan. Each of the two film types will come in three speeds, creating the six total new films announced this week. Five of those films are available in 135 and 120 formats, while Ektapan P3200 is exclusively for the 135 format, of

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