C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Pentax PZ-1P (1994, sold as **Z-1P** in some markets) is Pentax's mid-90s pro-amateur AF flagship. Distinctive **Hyper-program** mode (the camera selects program initially but lets the user override with shutter or aperture wheel without leaving program mode) and **Hyper-manual** (manual mode where pressing a button automatically re-meters and selects optimal settings). 6-point AF, 6-segment matrix meter, **1/8000s shutter** with 1/250s flash sync.
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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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About this camera
Pentax's mid-90s AF flagship. "Hyper-program" and "Hyper-manual" exposure modes — predecessor of the MZ-S.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | Pentax KAF2 |
| Years | 1994–2001 |
| Shutter | 30s – 1/8000s + Bulb, electronic vertical cloth |
| Flash sync | 1/250s |
| Meter | TTL 6-segment matrix |
| AF | 6-point |
| Modes | P, Hyper-P, A, S, M, Hyper-M |
| Weight | 720 g |
| Battery | 2× CR123A |
Released 1994 as a refinement of the PZ-1 (1991). Production ran 7 years until 2001 when the MZ-S replaced it. The PZ-1P's Hyper modes were Pentax's signature feature — no other manufacturer offered identical mode logic.
For 2026 buyers, the PZ-1P at $120–350 is a substantial cheaper alternative to the MZ-S. Same KAF2 lens compatibility, comparable AF speed, the unique Hyper modes. Trade-off vs MZ-S: heavier (720 g vs 520 g), no tilted top plate, plastic body feel.
Pentax KAF2 with full AF; older K and KA in manual focus.
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Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Ektar 100 is a fine-grain C-41 color negative film with saturated color and high sharpness.
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