Buying guide
Videoguys Australia offers Kodak 35mm negative film for photographers choosing between colour and black-and-white capture. The collection includes Portra 400 colour negative film in a five-roll pack and Tri-X 400 panchromatic black-and-white negative film as a single roll. Both have a nominal ISO 400 sensitivity, with 36 exposures per roll. Portra 400 is daylight-balanced and designed for C-41 processing, with applications including portraits, weddings, travel and outdoor photography. Tri-X 400 uses standard black-and-white chemistry and suits documentary, street, portrait and general photography, including low-light environments and fast-moving subjects. Compare film type, processing method and pack size when selecting film for your photographic workflow.
What is the difference between Kodak Portra 400 and Tri-X 400?
Portra 400 is a daylight-balanced colour negative film with controlled saturation and low contrast. Tri-X 400 is a panchromatic black-and-white negative film known for its monochrome character and ability to respond well to push processing.
How are these 35mm films processed?
Portra 400 uses the C-41 colour negative process. Tri-X 400 is processed using standard black-and-white chemistry.
How many exposures and rolls are included?
Each roll provides 36 exposures. Portra 400 is supplied as a five-roll pack, while Tri-X 400 is supplied as one roll.
What photography applications suit these films?
Portra 400 is intended for applications including portraits, weddings, travel and outdoor photography. Tri-X 400 suits documentary, street, portrait and general photography, as well as low-light environments and fast-moving subjects.