Hi, it's interesting to hear that. I've only used Supra 100 in this country (UK), and not much of it at that. It's been ok, but I haven't shot in highly contrasty conditions here. When I use Supra I normally use the 400. The Portra sounds like a good idea, so I'll try some of that before my next trip.
I don't like flash because I've brought myself up in the tradition of photographers who don't use flash. There are several other reasons why I don't like it. For the reasons that Shel often gives, namely that it is too obtrusive; also, I find it very unpredictable and difficult to use, so I'm not at all confident with it; I think that it's very noticeable when it's been used (of course if it's good I wouldn't know it had been used) and it looks artificial. In the situations that I like to photograph it would be (imo) highly impolite to blast away with a flashgun going off - one of the reasons why I'm now mostly using Leicas, because they are so quiet and discreet. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Saturday, November 17, 2001, 8:39:09 PM, you wrote: > Bob, > I found your post interesting. I have shot quite a bit of Supra 100 > and find it to be somewhat contrasty. A good friend of mine just came > back from Africa having shot mostly Supra 100. I can say that the > film didn't hold up all that well to the contrast. > I would certainly give Konica Impressa 50, Fuji Reala 100 and possibly > one of the portrait films a try. In my test and usage, these films > handle high contrast much better. They don't work as well when the > conrast drops too much. > I was also a bit surprised by your comment about hating fill flash. I > am wondering why? When done properly, the only telltale sign is a > catchlight in the eyes (usually a good thing). I have done many shots with fill >flash and > without (back to back) and when the shadows are strong, fill flash > really comes to the rescue. Care to elaborate on your feelings? > Bruce - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
