Professional Ektachrome E100 Color Reversal 35mm Film

Kodak Professional Ektachrome E100 35mm Film — vivid slide film for bright travel days

The gist: For deliberate, well-lit shooting — think Southwest deserts, Mediterranean coastlines, alpine trails — this slide film delivers color and sharpness few travel films can match.

• Virtually grainless: even scanned at 3000+ dpi, reviewers found no visible grain structure, which holds up well for large travel prints.
• Vivid, lifelike color: ISO 100 daylight-balanced positive film known for saturated, neutral-toned rendering that's especially strong for landscapes and portraits.
• Narrow exposure latitude: unlike negative film, it doesn't forgive over- or under-exposure, so it rewards a light meter and careful shooting over snapshots.
• ISO 100 speed: needs strong daylight or a tripod — not built for handheld shooting after sunset or indoors.

B&H's film review called it "one of the nicest color films I can remember using," praising its airiness, lightness, and sharpness, while noting it needs precise exposure and isn't suited to low-light or variable conditions.

Best for: travelers shooting deliberate, well-lit landscapes and portraits who want vivid slide-film color. Skip it if: you want a forgiving everyday film for mixed lighting — reach for negative film instead. Also confirm your lab does E-6 processing before you buy. Check the current price before buying.