Kodak Continues its Film Clawback: Kodak’s EKTAR 100 and TRI-X 400 Leave Kodak Alaris
Jan 23, 2026
David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.
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Following last year’s shift from Kodak Alaris to Eastman Kodak Company direct factory distribution of KODACOLOR 100, KODACOLOR 200, GOLD 200, and ULTRAMAX 400 films, Kodak is at it again. And “it” involves two beloved films that have been included in a new “Professional” film category.
In the this corner, we have KODAK EKTAR 100, the film equivalent of a tropical smoothie: ultra-vivid color, razor-sharp detail, and grain so fine it could star in a skincare commercial. This low-speed (ISO 100/21°) daylight-balanced color negative film promises pops of color that might make your Instagram feed blush with envy. Think saturated sunsets, punchy landscapes, and color so bold it practically shouts “Look at me!”, with no shame. It’s ideal for nature, travel, fashion, and product photography that demands high color fidelity and crisp edges.
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KODAK EKTAR 100 will be available in both 35mm and 120 film formats.
Terrific Tri-X
But before you tell your digital gear to take a hike, enter the black-and-white boss: KODAK TRI-X 400. This high-speed panchromatic black and white negative film is basically the little black dress of analog, timeless, versatile, and flattering in all lighting conditions. With its classic grain structure and wide exposure latitude, TRI-X delivers gritty contrast and rich tonality whether you’re shooting street scenes, low-light portraits, or your neighbor’s artfully lit garbage can. Plus, its ability to be push processed means it’s not afraid of a little extra drama.
KODAK TRI-X 400 will be available in both 35mm and 120 film formats.
Put them both side by side, and you might feel like you’re choosing between vibrant technicolor daydreams and noir-style moonlit introspection. EKTAR 100 seduces with color that could make rainbows jealous, while TRI-X 400 gives every shadow a poetic monologue. One makes you want to dance in fields; the other, to brood in alleys.
So what’s the verdict? Lovers of color will cozy up to EKTAR 100’s vivid personality, and lovers of mood will slide into TRI-X’s classic grain like it’s jazz on vinyl. Either way, your camera is about to get more personality than your last five dating app matches produced.
[Please note: Along with this new distribution, Kodak has not announced new pricing for these two films. Be forewarned, however, an increase in price is very likely.]
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David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.
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