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Toffle (1/10/2009)
roteague (11/30/2008)
As you can see, this film has pretty tight grain, and is sharp, even at this magnification - keep in mind, these shots were handheld on a slow shutter speed.
Yes, that is a very nice grain. Very, very nice, in fact. I've got to get some of this film.
Cheers,
Tom
Update... four rolls in hand. Now for the sky to clear.
Tom, on Point Pelee, Canada
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Derek Lofgreen (1/10/2009)
Robert,
Did you shoot the film at box speed? I have heard that shooting it at 64 helps in the shadows. I have a roll now that I am going to test when I go to Florida next week. Just curious, I have never used a ND grad filter with neg film, would Ektar behave differently than a slide film?
D. Hi Derek, Yes, I did shoot it at box speed. I may try the 64, not a bad idea, the film is supposed to have a lot of latitude. I think my issue with the shadows is probably due more to the scanning than the film. I'm sure a ND filter is really needed with negative film, since there is so much more latitude - with transparencies you really don't have much choice.
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Toffle (1/11/2009)
Toffle (1/10/2009)
roteague (11/30/2008)
As you can see, this film has pretty tight grain, and is sharp, even at this magnification - keep in mind, these shots were handheld on a slow shutter speed.Yes, that is a very nice grain. Very, very nice, in fact. I've got to get some of this film. Cheers, Tom Update... four rolls in hand. Now for the sky to clear. Same here Tom, waiting for the sky to clear. It's been nice during the week, when I'm working, but rainy on the weekend. I haven't used the camera even once this month because of it. Well, Nov - Feb is our rainly season.
Robert M. Teague---------------------------------------------
Website: www.visionlandscapes.com
Blog: visionlandscapes.spaces.live.com
"Fujifilm remains true to its heritage and to the acknowledged superior image quality delivered by professional photographic film products." -- Fuji Press Release An old Hasidic story says we should wear a coat with two pockets in order to receive God's message. In one pocket, the message is: "You are nothing but one of billions of grains of sand in the universe." In the other, the message is: "I made the universe just for you."
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Okay, here is my contribution to the discussion. I shot a roll while in Florida last week. I shot it at ISO 64 and it seems to be a great film. I will continue to use it.
D.
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Derek Lofgreen (1/26/2009)
Okay, here is my contribution to the discussion. I shot a roll while in Florida last week. I shot it at ISO 64 and it seems to be a great film. I will continue to use it.
D. Great colors Derek, and a great photograph as well. I've pretty well decided that I'm going to use it more often myself. Thanks for the update. Glad you had a great trip!!
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"Fujifilm remains true to its heritage and to the acknowledged superior image quality delivered by professional photographic film products." -- Fuji Press Release An old Hasidic story says we should wear a coat with two pockets in order to receive God's message. In one pocket, the message is: "You are nothing but one of billions of grains of sand in the universe." In the other, the message is: "I made the universe just for you."
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Derek Lofgreen (1/26/2009)
Okay, here is my contribution to the discussion. I shot a roll while in Florida last week. I shot it at ISO 64 and it seems to be a great film. I will continue to use it.
D.
Ok... a little off topic here, but how did you find film/photo resources in St Pete's? I spent a week in the Sarasota area just last month and could not find anything for the serious photographer.
By the way, I agree that the colours are really nice in your shot. The tone of the chairs really stands out. I have a few rolls in my pack waiting to be shot. Right now, there isn't much of colour out there besides the occasional sunset... pretty much everything else is snow. ( )
Cheers,
Tom
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I didn't use any resources in the Tampa area at all. I bought my film here, took it with me and had it processed here when I got back. I didn't have a car while in Florida so I knew I had to shlep it there and back.
Thanks for the comments on the image. This film is really sharp. The grain isn't as tight as a slide film but then again it isn't slide film is it? It gives me the look that I have been looking for a while. I think I will be using a lot more of it in the future. Now I just have to get some paper and a chems to print this stuff in my darkroom. I think it will rock in an optical process.
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Derek Lofgreen (1/27/2009)
I didn't use any resources in the Tampa area at all. I bought my film here, took it with me and had it processed here when I got back.
Now I just have to get some paper and a chems to print this stuff in my darkroom. I think it will rock in an optical process.
D.
From what I've heard, the gulf coast has become something of a wasteland in terms of photographic gear/supplies. There used to be a very cool "shop" at the Red Barn flea market in Bradenton. But aparently, the old fellow passed away and nobody seems to know what has happened to his stock.
As for colour printing, that is something I'd love to try, but I'm afraid I'd have to give up something else to find the time.
Cheers,
Tom
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Unfortunately, it's not just a FL problem.
Ironically, just before I left to visit family in Ft. Myers I saw the post about the new Ektar.
I asked for it at a shop here in NYC at Lex and 51st St.
The nice lady behind the counter just shrugged her shoulders when I told her I didn't want Portra (which they had) but wanted to try the Ektra.
Her boss then look at me like I was some kind of a fool for still using film. This was once a great camera store (if a bit of a rip-off joint since it's in the Midtown hotel area of Manhattan).
I've got to try this stuff. But it ain't gonna be easy to find....
Regards,
George
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That's too bad George. Here in the Denver metro area I have several places to buy it. One place even sells it for mail order prices and give 5%-10% discounts with larger purchases.
D.
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