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Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Rolleiflex 2.8E (1956) is the immediate predecessor of the 2.8F. Same body, same Synchro-Compur leaf shutter, same Planar 80/2.8 or Xenotar 80/2.8 taking lens. Variants:
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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The 2.8F's predecessor. Same Planar/Xenotar 80/2.8 lens, slightly older selenium meter, lower used prices.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 120 (12×6×6 cm) |
| Taking lens | Zeiss Planar 80/2.8 or Schneider Xenotar 80/2.8 |
| Years | 1956–1960 (across E / E2 / E3) |
| Shutter | 1s – 1/500s + B, Synchro-Compur leaf |
| Flash sync | All speeds |
| Meter | Selenium uncoupled |
| Weight | 1,250 g |
The 2.8E was Rollei's mid-50s flagship TLR, succeeding the 2.8D and preceding the 2.8F (1960). Each variant added incremental refinements; the E3 (1961) is most polished.
For photographers who want the 2.8F image quality at a discount, the 2.8E is the rational alternative. Used prices run $800–1,800 (vs $2,500–5,000 for a 2.8F). Trade-off: older selenium meter is usually dead, the focusing hood doesn't have the 2.8F's improvements, and the cosmetics are less refined.
Lens fixed. Bay III filters and Rolleinar close-up lens sets.
C41
Kodak Portra 160 is a professional C-41 color negative film with fine grain, soft contrast, and natural color.
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