Kodak Ektar 100 Professional ISO 100, 35mm, 36 Exposures, Color Negative Film

Ektar 100 is among the best 35mm films available today. It is a very fine grained film which produces super sharp images. I love the deep color saturation and contrast as well. I disagree with the review that states that Ektar doesn't do well at night as I use it pretty routinely for night photos with great results. I don't consider Reala to be in the same class as Ektar. I also find it very forgiving as I have exposed it at ASA 400 and still got acceptable results. The colors went super-saturated though. This film is great for strobist work and product shots due to it's sharpness. I think it is great for portraits as well even though you probably would benefit from softening the sharpness down some. I've compared results to a D7000, D300 and other digital cameras and they still aren't on par with Ektar. I also appreciate how flat it lays on my Epson V700 scanner; very well behaved! I use this film a lot on several different film cameras and lens combinations. I have several examples on my flickr page: username "greauxe" then search for "ektar" from my photostream

I have been a DSLR user who thought film was dead, and there is no comparison between film and digital, as digital will win. Then came Kodak Ektar 100. I am now sold on film. Kodak Ektar 100 is by far the best film for color photography out there. It gives amazing contrast, crisp detal, great colors, and the grain is nearly non-existent. It makes my DSLR seem obsolete. I did a comparison shots between my DSLR and SLR with Ektar 100, and I favored the detail of Ektar. Like one reviewer said, it is not a film for beginners though. You can't just shoot it and expect it to come out great. Know your lighting, and this film will work like nothing else. with that said though, you will not find a digital camera in the world that can produce the results of Ektar without first post processing the images from RAW. I am planning on buying some more to stockpile this lovely film.

I have been taking photographs with good quality cameras for over 40 years. I got started when I was in the Army. I stopped using film cameras until recently. I got reintroduced to film photography seeing how cheap I could get outstanding quality film cameras these days. I picked up the Minolta Maxxum 7000 and four lenses for less than $100.00. I shot a roll of Ektar 100 and sent it to Walmart for developing. They sent me back photos and a CD with the images on them. I put some of these up on Flikr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/85738626@N00/sets/72157651613334258/ I tell my friends to go out and buy film cameras while they are still so inexpensive. Does it really make for someone who mostly uses their phone to take photos to leave a $1500 digital camera in the drawer. Doesn't it make more sense to buy a high quality film camera and some good lenses and use film for those occasions where you want better than phone quality? Film will provide more tonality than digital. I have both digital and film now. There are reasons to use both. For color, Ektar is my favorite film.

Pictures turned out beautiful, all taken outdoors with an om-2.

Got these to get some great shots of my art work. And they did great. The pictures came out looking fantastic. And the price was not bad at all!!

My digital camera decided to break down on me, at the same time I was asked to take photos at an out door concert. So I pulled out my old film camera, and ordered some Kodak film from Amazon. After the shoot, I took my film to be transferred on to disc so I could edit them in Photoshop. When I first viewed the pics in Photoshop, I was truly amazed at how vibrant the color is and the over all depth in each photo. I think I will use this camera more often and not just as a back up.

Film turns out great Someone opened the back case for a second and it still didn't burn too much of the remaining photos. Should use it on higher end film cameras. Exposure makes it look a little darker than it is. Try using a strong flashlight or outside.

Good photographer will recommend them ASA100 are great. To bad the industry doesn't make more of them. I have used them all the time and many photography shops are surprised when I chose this film type the grain is so small that the pictures are very sharp. I you happen to be a good photographer, You'll be asking for it!

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Kodak Ektar 100 is renowned for a few key things, and my experience aligns with its reputation. The colour saturation is probably its most striking feature. If you're shooting landscapes, travel scenes, or anything where you want really vibrant, punchy colours, Ektar delivers. Reds, blues, and greens, in particular, can look stunningly rich. Being an ISO 100 film, it's relatively slow, meaning it needs good light to perform at its best. This isn't your go-to film for gloomy British winter days without a tripod, but give it some sunshine or bright overcast conditions, and it really sings. The reward for this low ISO is incredibly fine grain. Seriously, for a colour negative film, the grain is almost non-existent, especially in 35mm. This means you can get beautifully smooth images that scan exceptionally well and are capable of decent-sized enlargements without looking overly grainy. Sharpness is another strong point; details are rendered with impressive clarity. It's a colour negative film, so it needs standard C-41 processing, which is widely available. Getting a pack of two 36-exposure rolls is pretty standard and convenient. However, Ektar isn't without its quirks. Pros: Exceptional Colour Saturation: Produces incredibly vivid, rich, and punchy colours. Great for making your images pop. Extremely Fine Grain: One of the finest-grained colour negative films out there, leading to very smooth images and great scanning/enlargement potential. Excellent Sharpness: Resolves fine details beautifully. Great for Landscapes & Travel: Its characteristics really lend themselves to vibrant outdoor scenes. Standard C-41 Processing: Easy to get developed at most labs that still handle film. Good for Scanning: The fine grain and detail make it a joy to digitise. Cons: Needs Good Light: Being ISO 100, it performs best in bright, well-lit conditions. Can be challenging in low light without a tripod or pushing (which isn't its strong suit). Less Exposure Latitude (for a negative film): While colour negative films are generally forgiving, Ektar can be a bit fussier with exposure than something like Portra. Underexposure, in particular, can lead to muddy shadows and increased grain. You need to be reasonably accurate with your metering. Skin Tones Can Be Tricky: The high saturation can sometimes render skin tones a bit reddish or overly vibrant for some tastes, especially in direct sun. It's not typically my first choice for portraiture unless I'm going for a very specific, punchy look. Price: Professional films like Ektar tend to be at the higher end of the price spectrum here in the UK, especially with current film costs (as of May 2025). This 2-pack helps a bit with value, but it's an investment. Not the Most "Natural" Look: If you prefer very muted, subtle colours, Ektar might feel a bit too intense. Overall: Kodak Ektar 100 is a fantastic film if you know what you're getting and how to use it. For UK photographers looking to capture stunningly vibrant landscapes, detailed travel shots, or any subject where bold colours and fine detail are paramount, it's a top-tier choice. It rewards careful exposure and good lighting with truly impressive results, especially when scanned. It might not be the most versatile, everyday film due to its speed and less forgiving nature with exposure and skin tones, but when the conditions are right and you want your colours to sing, Ektar 100 is hard to beat. It's definitely earned its "Professional" tag. Just make sure you meter carefully and embrace the saturation!

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ISO100のフィルムはこのEktar100を常備するようにしています。 人物写真を撮ると健康的な肌色、風景を写すと目を見張る鮮やかな発色。 今まで、鮮やかに撮りたい時はなるべくポジフィルムを使うようにしていましたが、いかんせんポジはフィルム自体も高い(1000円程度)し現像代も高いしスキャンもネガより高額でした。 そのうえ露出はシビアで失敗しやすい(腕が足りないもので)。 しかしこのフィルムはネガフィルムですから、広いラティチュードが多少の露出のミスも救済してくれますし、 それでいてまるでポジフィルムのよう鮮やかさ・きめ細やかさを持っています。 もちろんネガフィルムとして安い部類に入るフィルム(富士の記録用：36EXPで350円とか)ではありませんが、600-700円でネガの使いやすさとポジに匹敵するような画質を得られます。 人物写真でPRO160Cを使う時もありますが、基本的にはこのフィルムでOK！ 気を付けるべき点としては、トイカメラに入れたときにISO100のこのフィルムだと露出アンダーになる可能性が高い事です(特に室内)。 しかしこれはISO100である以上仕方ない。 ポジフィルムのように光にかざした時に見える美しいポジ像に見惚れることはできませんが、綺麗な写真を撮るのにこのフィルムは使いやすいと思います。

Volendo testare la vecchia Leica del '55 di mio nonno, dopo un primo esperimento con un vecchio rullino che avevo in casa da anni e anni (ormai scaduto, e infatti non è venuto fuori praticamente nulla) ho deciso di puntare in alto prendendo un Ektar, rullino famigerato che avevo sempre sentito nominare ma che non avevo mai avuto la possibilità di provare direttamente. Devo dire che la fama è assolutamente meritata: la resa dei colori è straordinaria, sia il blu che il rosso. Ovviamente la resa finale dipende dalla vostra tecnica fotografica e dal laboratorio di sviluppo a cui vi affidate, ma con un Ektar sapete di avere una buona base di partenza per ottenere un ottimo risultato. Si tratta di un rullino indubbiamente più "tecnico" rispetto a quelli di più largo consumo (e lo si vede anche dal prezzo) ed è l'ideale se avete un po' di esperienza di fotografia analogica sulle spalle per poterlo sfruttare al 100%, ma che siate ancora agli inizi o che siate fotografi navigati vi saprà dare grandi soddisfazioni.