sean slavin
(K=3488) - Comment Date 7/3/2003
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depends on if you want print or slide. i'm a huge fan of velvia and am super stoked that there's now 100 speed. provia does a good job as well. i've shot a few rolls of the new kodak g series of slide film but i don't like the color rendition as much as velvia. if you want to shoot print film, i'd recommend kodak portra 160vc.
i lump superia into the general category of supermarket films. it's ok for family snapshots and such but the quality isn't anywhere near the "pro" level films.
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sean
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Mark Peterson
(K=3452) - Comment Date 7/3/2003
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I'm a Fuji film user. I use Velvia (ISO 50), Sensia (100 and 400), and Provia 100F for slides. I shoot mostly slides, but when I use print film I use Fuji Reala (ISO 100).
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Rob Giuffrida
(K=434) - Comment Date 8/19/2003
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I have been experimenting for quite some time with different films. I primarily shoot nature/landscape. My favored films tend to be Fuji films - Provia, Velvia, Astia - these are all great films; Kodak films - Elite-Chrome Extra Color, Kodachrome; Also, I largely use AGFA RSX 50 - it's a great film with very fine grain, superb saturation, accurate color reproduction, very good for shooting skies or blues. Basically you want slide film that's 100 ISO/ASA or under. Always bring a tripod and shutter release, though you'll only use it in low light. I stay FAR away from most print film, and any commercial film (Kodak max is HORRIBLE). If you want print film, the only stuff I shoot is Fuji Reala (100 ISO), or Kodak Gold (100) if nothing else is available. Remember...Fuji for greens, Kodak for blue/purple, and that AGFA is great for blue also. Check out my site - I've shot a lot of the pics on the AGFA (attached pic is on RSX 50) - if you have any ??s on anything - e-mail me. Hope I was of some help!
www.naturallandscapephotos.com
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mg
(K=62) - Comment Date 9/17/2003
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There really is no "best" film for any particular type of photography. Much of the published landscape work done today is done with Velvia, because its intense saturation sells. I've been pleased with Velvia 100F, and it will probably replace most other 100-speed stuff in my bag. In the southwest, I shot a fair amount of E100G, and it's very nice as well, though not as punchy as the Velvias. Shoot as much film of the different types as you can and you'll find what you like.
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charlie f. kohn
(K=25919) - Comment Date 9/26/2003
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gene, as has been said already, there is no best or ideal film for a special use, it remains a matter of taste. i don't do too much landscaping but i always had good results with my standard kodak elitechrome II. if it has not been mentioned, don't forget to put on a skylight filter always and take along a polarizer for dramatic skies/clouds.
hope this is of some additional help. for any further question mail me
regards
charlie.f.kohn@sixpence-pictures.com // madrid
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Kelly Anbach
(K=4375) - Comment Date 9/28/2003
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I use Fuji NPH 400. I spend alot of time on boats and I have had a lot of sucess with it. Film choice is something you need to try. The film I use is pro film so you may need to order it. Luckily for me I have a Calumet Photographic store nearby. Happy shooting.
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David Ziegert
(K=378) - Comment Date 10/8/2003
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For scenics, I'd certainly consider Velvia 50, just remember to set your camera ISO to 40 for correct exposure. For wildlife, unless there is VERY good light, this will be too slow. I'd look at Reala for this.
http://dgziegert.fotopic.net/
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Cleeo Wright
(K=565) - Comment Date 10/26/2003
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It has been said a number of times already but I'll say it again. It is a matter of taste. There are a lot of Fuji users out there. I tend towards Kodak myself. As mentioned the colors aren't as punchy but the skies don't turn magenta so fast and I can get real whites in the clouds. Probably the best route to go is to try several rolls of each film that you are considering in different conditions and then decide which film you like best for each condition.
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Jim Ghiringhelli
(K=280) - Comment Date 1/1/2004
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I use only Provia 100. If I want it more saturated I do that in photoshop. I thought Velvia 100 was no better than provia.
If you are shooting manually using a lightmeter there is an advantage in using only one film as you will learn its charistics well.
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judhi prasetyo
(K=54) - Comment Date 1/20/2004
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Ehm, I used the 'supermarket' film a lot. And I don't think many people can tell whether my picture was taken on Superia, Velvia etc. For negative films, the postprocessing contributes a lot to the quality.
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Justin Audenino
(K=165) - Comment Date 3/2/2004
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I will answer without any hesitation : Velvia 50
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Marc Detail
(K=25) - Comment Date 9/14/2004
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I am using Kodak Gold GA 100 since years for all outside and inside (flash) photography and I have to say that I am mostly satisfied with the color rendering. However, sometimes the colors are a little bit fade and as I am not using any digital process, I depend on the lab developing my pictures.
Reading other people's comments I may want to try out some Fuji films in future.
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