CineStill 50D vs Kodak Ektar 100

Compare the cinematic daylight film with Kodak's finest grain color negative

CineStill 50D

Motion picture film (Kodak Vision3 50D) adapted for still photography with cinematic color science

Price: $14-16 per roll

Pros

  • +Cinematic color rendering
  • +Extremely fine grain
  • +Excellent dynamic range
  • +Subtle halation

Cons

  • -Premium pricing
  • -ISO 50 limits use
  • -Halation may be unwanted

Kodak Ektar 100

World's finest grain color negative film with vivid, punchy colors

Price: $10-12 per roll

Pros

  • +Finest C-41 grain
  • +Vivid colors
  • +More affordable
  • +Better exposure latitude

Cons

  • -Less cinematic
  • -Can be too saturated

Our Verdict

CineStill 50D offers a cinematic look with more natural colors and halation effect. Ektar provides punchier colors and is more affordable. 50D for cinema aesthetic, Ektar for vibrant landscapes.

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureCineStill 50DKodak Ektar 100
Price$14-16 per roll$10-12 per roll
Pros
  • Cinematic color rendering
  • Extremely fine grain
  • Excellent dynamic range
  • Subtle halation
  • Finest C-41 grain
  • Vivid colors
  • More affordable
  • Better exposure latitude
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • ISO 50 limits use
  • Halation may be unwanted
  • Less cinematic
  • Can be too saturated

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