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In Reply to: general use film suggestions? posted by jondz on May 20, 2003 at 19:52:39:
You don't mention camera type or preferred subjects. A couple you didn't mention were Kodak MAX 400 & 800. I like these for travel as the shots are very postcard looking with the Kodak. Also, since I have an aversion to being a pack animal, I prefer to travel as light as possible. In many cases I'll use one of several selected P&S cameras for some activities, for others I'll lug my N-80/SB-16. The 400 or 800 really makes the on camera flash more useful with both the P&S and the N-80, helps in low light for available light shots, and helps with vibration on moving vehicles. Ever since (early 90's) I won a photo competition with Kodak Gold 400, I stopped worrying about using fast films. And they are a lot better since then. The Kodak is my preferred film for travel because of the higher color saturation and contrast over the Fuji Superia. It also seems to have more latitude, and better aging characteristics although I have not run controlled tests. I do find that having Kodak film processed and printed from a Kodak lab and Fuji from a Fuji lab, seems to work best. I know C-41 is supposed to be standardized, but I really think the manufacturer's chemistry and paper favors their film.
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Yes I use these also sometimes. I dont go as high as 800 though.
I'm quite used to 400 as most of my shots are on 50mm/1.8.
I guess all of them are good, though i cannot really see
the distinction--perhaps i need more experience. the only
thing i notice is that the fuji realia seems better than
the rest, although I dont use them a lot any more for the
low 100 speed.I also stopped worrying about film speeds (but only to
400)..it may be true that low speed has better grain, but
from experience the increased grain is nullified by the
added jitter (I dont use tripods 99% of the time).regarding subjects, I only shoot people, usually in casual
mood. For some reason I dont like shooting inanimate objects or
landscapes.my camera is an Canon AE-1 Program.
Just bought a Kodak "High Definition" film at 400 speed, first
time i saw that film in a store...this should be interesting.
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