Kodak Ektar 100 Professional ISO 100, 35mm, 36 Exposures, Color Negative Film (Pack of 2)

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!

WHY IS KODAK SO HIGH PRICED, IN A MARKET SATURATED WITH FILM THESE DAYS ( CHECK OUT ANALOGUE WONDERLAND ). YOU WOULD THINK A GREAT FILM PROBABLY THE THE BEST LIKE EXTAR WOULD KEEP ON TOP OF THE MARKET WITH ANALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHERS,COME ON KODAK GIVE YOUR LOYAL PHOTOGRAPHERS A FARE DEAL ,GREAT FILM LOVERLY CONTRAST NO GRAIN BUT OVER PRICED

Perfect for my ektar h35

Good at encompassing wide range of tones in bright sunlight and with very fine grain and natural contrast.

Good film and great pictures.

At £19 a roll, these are pricy film rolls, but they give nice colours, which is always nice to see in landscapes.

I bought two film stocks, but I got nothing in the end. The entire film was overexposed. Disappointed

To expensive