Re: 6x7 film choice
- Original Message - From: "Kevin Waterson" < Subject: 6x7 film choice > I will be shooting some indoor dancers. The layout is simple > with 2 x 400 Watt studio flashes 1 stop apart with a white > paper backdrop. My film choices are simply to use the ever > reliable Fuji Reala (iso 100) or the Fujichrome Velvia (iso 50). > I will be using some Fuji ACROS Neopan 100 for the black and > white stuff. > I have never used the Velvia with the 6x7, nor have I > used it indoors in 35mm format. > > How does the Velvia perform with flashes? > Any under exposure problems? > How does it handle contrasty situations? > > Any stories greatfully recieved. Velvia is the last film I would use for this. Consider faster films, I have 800ws of power in my studio light setup, and find that 100 is on the slow side with the 6x7. My standby with the 6x7 is HP-5+ for black and white, Kodak Portra 400 for colour. I don't shoot much reversal anymore in the studio, but I would still pursue a 400 iso were I to need it. William Robb
Re: 6x7 film choice
Hi, Kevin wrote: > I will be shooting some indoor dancers. The layout is simple > with 2 x 400 Watt studio flashes 1 stop apart with a white > paper backdrop. My film choices are simply to use the ever > reliable Fuji Reala (iso 100) or the Fujichrome Velvia (iso 50). > I will be using some Fuji ACROS Neopan 100 for the black and > white stuff. I would rather use dedicated "portrait films", such as Fuji NPC/NPL, Kodak Portra 160VC or Agfa Portrait 160. The Reala is very close in many respects. > I have never used the Velvia with the 6x7, nor have I > used it indoors in 35mm format. I just can't stand the skin tones of that film. It can be a good choice, if you use strong colored filtered lighting. > How does the Velvia perform with flashes? > Any under exposure problems? It has some problems with very short flash durations, but your 400Ws units should not produce this effect. > How does it handle contrasty situations? Very badly. This is a film to improve contrast, not to handle the existing one. Regards, Gabor
Re: 6x7 film choice
The B&W choice is good. It's the best there is right now. [ You HP4+ lovers, hold your tongues ...:) ] With 6x7 I'd not be afraid of neg film, unless you're going to an ad agency where they'll want to scan it. Given the E6 doesn't cost much to test with, and if they are going to pay some big bucks for your work, I'd set up the environment in advance and shoot a test sequence with each film. Get to know the characteristics of each and leave guessing out of commerical situations. And don't forget the newer E100VS. It will compare favorably in many respects. Collin --- 'Tautology is' Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
