Kodak Ektachrome E100 35mm Slide Film (E-6)

Kodak Ektachrome E100 is a professional 35mm colour slide film processed in E-6, built around an exceptionally fine grain structure, neutral colour balance, and accurate skin tone reproduction. It's one of the sharpest, cleanest slide films available today.

E100 sits in a different space to Velvia and Provia — less saturated than Velvia, more neutral than both, with a look that rewards precise exposure and rewards being shot in good light. What you see through the lens is very close to what lands on the chrome.

Price is per roll.

Why photographers love Ektachrome E100

E100 has a distinct look that sets it apart from every other slide film on the market. The grain is virtually invisible even on large scans and prints, the whites are genuinely clean and bright, and the colour rendering is honest without being flat.

It's the slide film of choice for photographers who want accuracy over drama. Skin tones are natural and flattering, blues have a cool clarity to them, and greens render realistically rather than pumped up. It's a film that rewards careful metering — shoot it at box speed in good light and the results are exceptional.

It pairs especially well with cameras like the Contax RX, Nikon F100, Canon EOS-1, and Leica M series — anything where you're after precision and quality over a lo-fi look.

A bit of film history

Ektachrome has one of the longest histories in colour photography, dating back to 1946. Kodak discontinued the line in 2012, which prompted years of outcry from photographers worldwide. After significant demand and considerable R&D, Kodak relaunched Ektachrome E100 in 2018 — one of the most celebrated film comebacks in recent memory. The reformulated emulsion is widely considered an improvement on the original.

Processing

Ektachrome E100 requires E-6 slide film processing — it cannot be processed as C-41. We process E-6 in-house at Ikigai Film Lab in Melbourne using Fujifilm E-6 chemistry.

Common questions

Can I push Ektachrome E100? Yes, though E100 is best shot at box speed where it truly shines. A one-stop push to ISO 200 is workable and adds a touch more contrast. Pushing further is possible but grain and colour shifts become more noticeable compared to a more forgiving push film like Provia.

How does E100 compare to Fujifilm Provia 100F? Both are ISO 100 E-6 slide films, but they have a distinct character. E100 has a cooler, more neutral palette with slightly cleaner whites. Provia leans slightly warmer with marginally more saturation. Many photographers keep both in rotation depending on the subject — E100 for fashion and portraits, Provia for travel and landscapes.

How does E100 compare to Velvia? Very different films. Velvia is known for punchy, highly saturated colour — great for nature but divisive for portraits. E100 is far more neutral and natural, making it the better choice for skin tones, fashion, and anything where colour accuracy matters over impact.