Kodak Kodacolor VR 1000 35mm Film 15oz Black Mug

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Kodak Kodacolor VR 1000 35mm Film 15oz Black Mug

$ 21.97 USD

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Kodacolor VR 1000 was one of Kodak’s boldest ventures into high-speed color negative film. Released in 1983 as part of the Kodacolor VR (Variable Range) family, it broke new ground not only for its ISO 1000 sensitivity—an astonishing speed at the time—but also for being the first film to incorporate Kodak’s new T-Grain emulsion technology. This innovation helped reduce grain clumping and improve sharpness, a crucial advancement for color films pushing into low-light territory.

Visually, Kodacolor VR 1000 was grainy, moody, and unmistakably analog. Even with T-Grain, its fast speed meant prominent grain, soft contrast, and muted but slightly warm color tones. Shadows were noisy and atmospheric, and highlights required careful handling. The look wasn’t clean—it was cinematic and raw. That made it perfect for photojournalists, sports shooters, street photographers, and nightlife documentarians working in available light, where capturing the moment mattered more than image perfection.

Beyond its aesthetic, VR 1000 is historically significant as the first 35mm film to feature DX coding. This innovation allowed cameras to automatically read the film’s ISO, frame count, and exposure latitude—ushering in an era of smarter, more user-friendly 35mm photography. Kodak paired its most cutting-edge emulsion with this new technology, making VR 1000 both a technical milestone and a symbol of the transition into modern film shooting. Though it was eventually discontinued, its legacy lives on in the DX coding still used today—and in the memories of photographers who embraced its beautiful imperfections in the name of getting the shot.

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High quality 15oz black gloss ceramic mug
Full wrap decoration
Dishwasher & Microwave Safe
AAA ORCA Coating™ for maximum print vibrancy & longevity
Decoration Type: Sublimation

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