Kodak Portra 160NC 220 format - exp 2010
Elevate your medium format photography with a true holy grail for analog purists. This is Kodak Professional Portra 160NC (Natural Colour) in the incredibly rare, discontinued 220 format. Expired in 2010, this batch stems from the final golden era of the original Portra formulation, before Kodak consolidated the lineup into the modern Portra 160.
The Highlights
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The Rare 220 Format: Unlike standard 120 film, 220 rolls are twice as long and feature no paper backing behind the film itself (only paper leaders and trailers). This gives you a massive 24 exposures on a standard 6x6 camera or 16 exposures on a 6x7 body, allowing you to stay in the zone without constantly stopping to reload.
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The "NC" Natural Colour Palette: The "Natural Colour" variant was world-renowned among editorial, portrait, and wedding photographers for its beautifully understated, low-contrast profile and unmatched, flawless skin tones.
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Dreamy Pastel Softness: Having aged for nearly two decades, this 2010 batch has matured beautifully. Expect a gorgeously soft, low-contrast aesthetic with muted, creamy highlights, and subtle pastel shifts that give your medium format scans a stunning, cinematic, and nostalgic soul.
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Microscopic Professional Grain: Portra 160 was engineered with Kodak’s T-Grain emulsion technology. Because it started with an ultra-fine grain structure, it has resisted the passage of time beautifully, retaining spectacular sharpness across large medium format negatives.
Quick Specs
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Format: 220 Medium Format (Requires a camera/film back capable of shooting 220 film)
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Type: Professional Colour Negative (C-41)
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Original Speed: ISO 160
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Expiration Date: 2010
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Best For: Fine-art portraiture, editorial fashion, nostalgic landscapes, and street photography.
Camera Compatibility Note
Before purchasing, please ensure your medium format camera (e.g., Hasselblad, Mamiya, Pentax, or Bronica) has a film back, insert, or pressure plate switch specifically designed to accept 220 film. Because 220 lacks a paper backing, using a standard 120 setup will cause severe spacing issues and pressure errors!