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Kodak ProImage 100

Professional skin tones at a working-photographer price.

ISO / Speed100
TypeColor Negative
ProcessC-41
Formats35mm
GrainFine
Exposure latitudeWide
Color castWarm,moderate saturation, moderate contrast
BrandKodak

Generated color character — not a sample photograph

Kodak ProImage 100 is a professional C-41 film originally aimed at portrait and event shooters in warm climates, delivering natural skin tones, fine grain and reliable color at a modest price. Long a regional stock, it now has a global cult following.

Character & look

ProImage 100 renders warm, accurate skin tones with restrained, natural saturation and gentle contrast, sitting between the punch of Gold and the neutrality of Portra. Grain is genuinely fine for a 100-speed consumer-priced film, and the emulsion was engineered for stability in heat and for scenes lit by afternoon sun. It handles overexposure gracefully, holding highlight detail and keeping color consistent, and it excels at repeatable studio and event work where predictable, flattering results matter more than dramatic color. Scans come out clean and easy to correct.

Best for

PortraitsEventsEverydayValue shooting

Shooting & development tips

It is optimized for daylight and warm light; in shade it can cool off, so a warming filter or white-balance nudge helps. Overexpose half a stop for creamier highlights, and it stacks well for multiple portraits under consistent light.

FAQ

Is ProImage 100 a professional or consumer film?

Kodak markets it as a professional film, but it is priced closer to consumer stocks. Think of it as an affordable, event-oriented portrait film.

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