35mm Film Reviews: Product Reviews Comparison Reports

Best general-purpose film

Reviewers say that Kodak High definition, formerly known as Kodak Royal Gold, is the best general-purpose film for the average consumer, and the 200 speed will take you from indoor birthday parties to vacation snapshots… with equal success. It is also available in ISO 400 for shooting sports and action scenes. Photography enthusiasts say this fine-grain film is easy to develop, with true colors. This film works equally well in both point-and-shoot and SLR cameras, experts say.

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PHOTOgraphic.com: Defunct PHOTOgraphic, since absorbed by Shutterbug, simply lists ten films from slowest to fastest, among them Kodak Royal Gold, ...

PHOTOgraphic.com: Defunct PHOTOgraphic, since absorbed by Shutterbug, says Kodak Royal Gold 200, ancestor to Kodak High Definition 200, is good for ...

JafaPhotography.com: Nearly every product seems highly recommended, so it's hard to tell which products are better than others. Kodak Royal Gold 200 ...

Epinions.com: A handful of owner reviews gives the earlier Kodak Gold Max 200 a high average score, with no ratings below four out of five.

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Best professional-grade film

Fujicolor Superia Reala 100

*Est. $7 Compare Prices

Professional photographers choose this film for its especially fine grain and high color saturation, which helps render beautiful outdoor landscapes and nature photographs. If you know you're going to squeeze off a few… rolls of Grand Canyon scenery, Fujicolor Superia Reala 100 is your best choice. Plus, experts say this film can easily be converted to slide format.

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Popular Photography: Although this chart won't tell you what film is best, it will help you determine what film is most likely to meet your needs. ...

PHOTOgraphic.com: Defunct PHOTOgraphic, since absorbed by Shutterbug, simply lists ten films from slowest to fastest, among them Fujicolor Superia ...

PHOTOgraphic.com: Defunct PHOTOgraphic, since absorbed by Shutterbug, says Fuji Superia Reala 100 is a good choice for portraits in natural light.

JafaPhotography.com: Nearly every product seems highly recommended, so it's hard to tell which products are better than others. Fuji Superia Reala 100 ...

PhotographyReview.com: About 100 user reviews give Fujicolor Superia Reala 100 an extremely high average score. The few negative reviews said the colors ...

Amazon.com: A handful of user reviews gives Fuji Superia Reala 100 an extremely high average score. One notes that you can't avoid "a ...

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Best film for portraits

Kodak Portra 160NC

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Kodak Portra 160NC is a top pick of experts such as Photo.net's Philip Greenspun as a good choice for weddings and portraits. Portra 160NC renders definition in skin hues as well as tones and detail in the blacks and… whites of wedding fabric. It can also be used for landscapes because of the sharp grain allowing for maximum detail. Color print labs are especially familiar with developing this film.

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Photo.net: Reviewer Philip Greenspun discusses better print films as well as films to be avoided. He praises Kodak Portra 160NC for ...

Popular Photography: Although this chart won't tell you what film is best, it will help you determine what film is most likely to meet your needs. ...

PHOTOgraphic.com: Defunct PHOTOgraphic, since absorbed by Shutterbug, includes Kodak Portra 160NC & VC among those best for portraits.

PHOTOgraphic.com: Defunct PHOTOgraphic, since absorbed by Shutterbug, simply lists ten films from slowest to fastest, among them Kodak Portra 400VC.

Photo Techniques: Professional photographer and author Ctein, who is known for his articles on darkroom technique, discusses nearly a dozen print ...

PhotographyReview.com: About two dozen user reviews give Kodak Portra 160NC an extremely high average score. There are some complaints about low color ...

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