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Kodak Portra 400
The safe default: believable skin tones and enormous latitude for mixed or backlit light.
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Kodak Portra 160
The finest grain in the Portra family, with soft contrast for studio and editorial work.
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Kodak Gold 200
A warm, nostalgic consumer film that renders golden highlights and costs far less.
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Fujifilm Pro 400H
Minty, pastel colour and famously wide latitude; a discontinued cult favourite.
FAQ
What is the best film for portraits?
Kodak Portra 400 is the professional default: accurate skin tones and huge latitude. Portra 160 is finer; Gold 200 is the budget option.
Which ISO should I choose?
ISO 400 for outdoor and mixed light, ISO 800 indoors, ISO 160 in the studio.
Negative or slide film for portraits?
Negative film. Slide film has narrow latitude and is unforgiving of metering errors.