Kodak Ektachrome Panther 100X

The Kodak Ektachrome Panther 100X is a slide film. It is part of the Kodak Ektachrome Panther series from the 1990s. It was labeled “Professional” and was therefore aimed at professional users.

The Kodak Ektachrome Panther 100X is for creating color slides. According to the manufacturer, it should be exposed at ISO 100. Its distinctive feature lies in its fine grain and ability to cover a wide color spectrum, making it ideal for landscape and portrait photography.

Handling expired film material

Expired film, such as Kodak Ektachrome Panther 100X, can still be used, but with certain restrictions. Color reproduction may be altered and there is a higher chance of grain and loss of contrast. It is recommended to expose expired film at lower ISO values to improve quality.

Use cases

This film is particularly suitable for situations where fine details and vibrant colors are important. It is ideal for outdoor photography in daylight, such as landscape photography, architecture and portraits in natural lighting conditions. Due to its fine grain and high resolution, it is also suitable for large format prints.

Development and further use

The Kodak Ektachrome Panther 100X is developed using the E-6 process, a standard developing process for color reversal films. After development, you receive color slides that can be used directly for slide shows or digitized. Digitization offers the possibility of editing, archiving and sharing the images in various formats.

Availability and alternatives

The film was available for both 35mm and medium format cameras. With a format of 24 x 36 mm, a roll of film for the 35mm format could contain up to 36 exposures. Each film cartridge was marked with a DX code. The suppliers of suitable 35mm cameras included Lomo, Nikon and Lomography.

In order to expose the medium format film, you needed a medium format camera. Various models from well-known manufacturers such as Rollei, Lomography and Minolta, which are characterized by different functions, were suitable for this.

The Kodak Ektachrome Panther 100X is no longer in production. The Fujifilm Provia 100F* could be an alternative for 35mm film. A possible alternative for medium format film is Fujifilm Velvia 100*. Of course, identical results cannot be achieved because the panther had a very unique look.

Example photos

The example photos were taken with a Kiev 60. The film was then developed using the E6 process. At the time of use, the film had already expired for several years, which is why you can see a shift in the colors.