CineStill 800T vs Kodak Portra 800

Compare the cinematic tungsten film with Kodak's high-speed daylight portrait film

CineStill 800T

Motion picture film (Kodak Vision3 500T) adapted for still photography, featuring unique halation and tungsten balance

Price: $15-18 per roll

Pros

  • +Unique cinematic halation effect
  • +Perfect for artificial lighting
  • +Exceptional night photography
  • +Distinctive look

Cons

  • -Requires 85 filter for daylight
  • -Premium pricing
  • -Halation may be unwanted sometimes

Kodak Portra 800

High-speed professional color negative film optimized for daylight with natural skin tones

Price: $12-14 per roll

Pros

  • +Natural skin tones in all lighting
  • +Daylight balanced versatility
  • +Good exposure latitude
  • +More affordable

Cons

  • -Less distinctive look
  • -No special effects like halation

Our Verdict

CineStill 800T excels at night and artificial light photography with its unique cinematic look and halation. Portra 800 is more versatile for general high-speed photography with natural skin tones.

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureCineStill 800TKodak Portra 800
Price$15-18 per roll$12-14 per roll
Pros
  • Unique cinematic halation effect
  • Perfect for artificial lighting
  • Exceptional night photography
  • Distinctive look
  • Natural skin tones in all lighting
  • Daylight balanced versatility
  • Good exposure latitude
  • More affordable
Cons
  • Requires 85 filter for daylight
  • Premium pricing
  • Halation may be unwanted sometimes
  • Less distinctive look
  • No special effects like halation

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