Kodak Portra 160VC 120 format - Expired 2006

Inject some vibrant, early-2000s energy into your medium format camera. This is Kodak Professional Portra 160VC (Vivid Colour) in standard 120 format. Expired in 2006, this batch comes from the legendary original Portra dual-lineup era, back when Kodak offered separate emulsions for different aesthetic goals. This "Vivid Colour" variant has spent two decades maturing into a beautifully contrasty, character-rich experimental stock.

The Highlights

• The "VC" Vivid Colour Punch: Unlike its sibling "NC" (Natural Colour), the VC formulation was engineered from the ground up for bold saturation, snappy contrast, and punchy reds and yellows. Having aged for twenty years, that extra chemical kick means this stock resists the muddy, washed-out look typical of old expired film better than most.

• Warm, Sun-Bleached Palettes: Matured over two decades, the vivid dyes have softened into a gorgeously nostalgic palette. Expect deep, saturated tones paired with warm, golden-amber highlights and creamy skin tones that deliver a genuine, premium mid-2000s editorial aesthetic.

• Medium Format Resolution: Because it’s a professional 120 stock engineered with Kodak’s T-Grain technology, it started with a razor-sharp, fine-grain base. Your medium format negatives will still resolve incredible detail, wrapped in a beautiful, organic, and highly tactile texture.

• Unpredictable Tonal Shifts: Depending on your lighting, you might catch subtle, dream-like colour drifts in the shadows, adding a cinematic, art-house edge to your frames that digital presets can't replicate.

Quick Specs

• Format: 120 Medium Format

• Type: Professional Colour Negative (C-41)

• Original Speed: ISO 160

• Expiration Date: 2006

• Best For: High-contrast street portraits, vibrant travel landscapes, retro fashion editorials, and golden-hour shooting.