Ektachrome

1946–present

Kodak's cooler, bluer transparency film. Where Kodachrome was warm and golden, Ektachrome was crisp and clean.

E-6 process reversal film. Color couplers built into emulsion layers (unlike Kodachrome). User-processable.

1 artist6 colors

Ektachrome Film

American

Kodak's E-6 transparency film. Cooler palette than Kodachrome. Revived by Kodak in 2018 after discontinuation.

Color couplers in the emulsion itself — simpler processing than Kodachrome (E-6 vs K-14). Cool blue bias. Less archival stability.

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