Re: filmscanners: Negatives vs. slides in new scanners

[Edwin Eleazer]

How cheap is the Fuji?  I usually buy 36 exposure Supra 100ASA for about
$2.89 USD. And, once again, it may not be optimized for scanning, but Supra
100ASA scans very well.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Geraghty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 9:05 PM
Subject: Re: filmscanners: Negatives vs. slides in new scanners


> Michael wrote:
> >Rob writes ...
> >> Someone mentioned Supra 400.  I wish someone would produce
> >> a 100 ASA print film optimised for scanning!
> >    Supra 100 (!?)
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> It's been claimed here that only Supra 400 is a new formulaiton
specifically
> optimised for scanning.  Supra 100 is apparently a previous emulsion
rebadged?
> As far as apparent grain in sky is concerned, I haven't found Supra 100
> to have any advantage over Fuji Superia 100 and the Fuji film is LOTS
cheaper.
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> Rob
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> Rob Geraghty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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