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Kodak Ultramax 400
Kodak UltraMax 400 is a versatile consumer-grade ISO 400 daylight-balanced color negative film with T-grain emulsion, delivering warm Kodak colors, fine-for-speed grain (PGI 46), and wide exposure latitude. Currently in production and available globally as a single-roll and multi-pack.
Key specs
- Brand
- Kodak
- Model
- Ultramax 400
- ISO
- 400
- Process
- C41
- Formats
- 135
- Production status
- In production
Grain
Unknown
Contrast
moderate-high, punchy
Saturation
Unknown
Latitude
Unknown
Technical details
Handling notes
- Storage
- room temperature; avoid heat and humidity
Profile notes
Kodak UltraMax 400 is a general-purpose consumer color negative film offering ISO 400 sensitivity with T-grain emulsion technology that produces finer grain than traditional cubic-grain competitors at the same speed. Its Print Grain Index of 46 — about equal to Kodak Gold 200 — means grain remains unobtrusive at standard print sizes. The film delivers the signature warm Kodak color palette with well-distributed saturation across all hues, moderate-to-punchy contrast, and accurate skin tones. It performs across a wide variety of lighting conditions — from outdoor daylight to indoor flash and overcast skies — and is processed in standard C-41. Extremely popular among both new and experienced film photographers for its affordability, versatility, and reliable Kodak aesthetic. Sold globally in 135 format in single rolls and multi-packs.
Aliases
UltraMax 400Ultramax 400Kodak Ultra Max 400Kodak GC/UltraMax 400
Frequently asked questions
- What process develops Kodak Ultramax 400?
- Kodak Ultramax 400 is developed in C-41.
- What ISO is Kodak Ultramax 400?
- Kodak Ultramax 400 is rated at ISO 400.
- What formats does Kodak Ultramax 400 come in?
- Kodak Ultramax 400 is available in 135.
Cameras to shoot it with
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