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Re: general use film suggestions?

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Posted by Bold Eagle on May 26, 2003 at 17:22:11

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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