In September, Kodak announced the discontinuation of its Professional Portra 400NC and 400VC films, which were replaced by the new Portra 400 film, specifically designed for scanning and enlargements uses. The new film offers "beautiful, natural skin tones and superb colour reproduction," claims Kodak.

The new film, which launches this month, is available in the 35mm, 120 and 4x5 formats. However, Kodak has now announced that it will also make the Portra 400 film available in 8x10. The news shows Kodak's "ongoing commitment to film photography," claims Kodak, at a time when the firm believes there is "a real resurgence for film," as Scott DiSabato, US marketing manager for Professional film at Kodak, told BJP in September.

The new Portra 400 film uses Kodak's Vision film technology as well as Antenna Dye Sensitisation in the cyan and magenta emulsion layers to achieve its fine grain, says Kodak. "It is an ideal choice for portrait and fashion photography, as well as nature, travel and outdoor photography, where the action is fast or the lighting can’t be controlled."

For more information, visit www.kodak.com/go/professional or read our long-ranging interview with Kodak's US marketing manager for Professional film.

Article updated on 04 November 2010 to reflect the fact that the Portra 400 film is also available in the 4x5 format, contrary to what had previously been reported.