Kodak Ektachrome E100

Kodak originally discontinued Ektachrome E100 in 2012 due to declining sales. However, they officially reintroduced the film in 2018 due to sustained demand from still photographers and cinematographers. The relaunch required Kodak to retool their machinery to recreate the classic emulsion.

Kodak Ektachrome E100 is a daylight-balanced color reversal film with a standard ISO rating of 100. It requires the E-6 chemical development process to produce its signature color transparencies. Unlike C-41 negative films, this process yields a positive image suitable for projection.

While Kodachrome was famous for its warm reds, Ektachrome E100 is highly regarded for producing exceptionally fine grain and saturated blues and greens. This cooler color profile makes it a highly preferred film stock for landscape and nature photography. It also allows for easier home development compared to Kodachrome.

Yes, besides standard 35mm still photography formats, Ektachrome E100 is also available in Super 8 movie film. Its vibrant color profile and fine grain make it a popular choice for retro-style motion picture projects. Kodak specifically engineered the modern emulsion to work well for both still and moving image capture.