Kodak Returns EKTACHROME E100 to its Film Fold
Feb 12, 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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Imagine a film that refuses to act its age, a tiny cellulose superhero, cape fluttering in the breeze of analog photography’s renaissance. In a nutshell, that’s Kodak’s EKTACHROME E100. Revived from the crypt of Kodak Alaris-distributed emulsions, this legendary color reversal film is like the vinyl record of photography: classic, stylish, and just a tad impractical… but it’s oh so worth it.
Kodak boasts that this film is daylight-balanced with a modest ISO of 100 which means it’s happiest when the sun’s smiling. It delivers extremely fine grain and natural color reproduction that makes real life look like the most flattering Instagram filter imaginable (but without the algorithm). And yes, it’s optimized for scanning, too, which is perfect for making your scans look sharper than your morning coffee.
Ektachrome Sings the Blues
Oops, shot too dark? Ektachrome might give you the blues, literally. Some folks swear their scans look like someone accidentally spilled blueberry juice on the projector. But breathe easy: that mysterious bluish vibe has become part of its charming personality.
Available in classic 35mm or medium-format 120, this film encourages thoughtful exposure because, with slide film, there’s no room for “guess” shots. Think of it as the tightrope walker of film where precision is key, but the payoff is vibrancy that rivals a peacock at a parade.
In short, Kodak’s EKTACHROME E100 is like the quirky friend at a party: a bit demanding, wildly colorful, and unforgettable in all the right ways. Officially, there’s no word, yet, on cost, but retailers are signaling a similar price. Now if only Kodak would bring back Paul Simon’s “Kodachrome.”
Enjoy.
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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