35mm Color Negative Film Kodak Ultra Max 400, 135 format, 24 exposures

Kodak Ultra Max 400 is a 35mm (135) color negative film with ISO 400 sensitivity and 24 exposures. Engineered for general-purpose photography, this film balances color reproduction and grain structure to deliver consistent results across a variety of lighting conditions. It is compatible with standard C-41 processing and suitable for both print enlargement and digital scanning workflows.

Advantages

Ultra Max 400 offers dependable exposure latitude and reliable color balance for daylight and mixed-light situations. The film’s ISO 400 speed provides a practical compromise between low-light performance and fine grain, enabling handheld shooting without excessive motion blur. Colors are rendered with natural saturation and skin tones remain neutral, while grain is controlled for good image detail in enlargements and scans.

Suitable for

• Portraits and family photography
• Travel and street photography
• Everyday snapshots and events
• Scanning for digital archiving or post-processing

Key specifications

• Format: 35mm (135)
• ISO/speed: 400
• Exposures: 24 frames
• Type: Color negative film (C-41 process)
• Grain: Fine to moderate grain suitable for enlargements and scanning

How to use

Load the 35mm film into any standard 35mm camera designed for 135 cartridges, observing film transport and ISO settings. Set the camera’s ISO to 400 for general shooting; adjust exposure settings (aperture and shutter speed) according to lighting and creative intent. After finishing the roll, have the film developed using the standard C-41 color negative process. For best results when scanning, use a dedicated film scanner or a lab that offers high-resolution scans and proper color management.

Usage recommendations

Store unexposed film in a cool, dry place and refrigerate for extended shelf life; bring to room temperature before loading. When shooting in low light or action scenes, increase shutter speed or use a tripod to reduce motion blur. For accurate colors, meter for skin tones in portraits or use ambient-light metering when photographing mixed lighting.