Kodak Portra 800 is the high-speed member of the Portra family, offering the line's signature natural skin tones and warm color at ISO 800 with remarkably fine grain for its speed. It is the go-to color film for dim interiors, concerts and dusk.
Character & look
Portra 800 keeps the family's warm, flattering skin rendition and smooth tonal roll-off while adding two stops of speed over Portra 400. Grain is fine given the sensitivity, and contrast sits slightly higher than the slower Portras to preserve punch in flat, low light. It has genuinely wide latitude and can be overexposed to smooth grain or pushed to 1600 for available-light work with only modest quality loss. Colors stay believable under mixed tungsten and daylight, making it a favorite for weddings that run into the evening and for indoor documentary shooting.
Best for
Low lightConcertsWeddingsIndoor portraits
Shooting & development tips
Rate it at 400-500 in very contrasty light for cleaner shadows, or push to 1600 when you need the speed. It has real latitude, so err toward overexposure rather than under to keep grain tight.
FAQ
Can Portra 800 be pushed?
Yes, it pushes cleanly to 1600 with a modest gain in grain and contrast, which is why it is popular for concerts and night events.