Choosing a film type
Posted 12/12/2008 - 18:28
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At this time of year when sunlight is in short supply I'd probably go for an ISO400 film as a good all-rounder, and stick to either Fuji or Kodak (or Ilford if you fancy B&W) - ignore the cheap and cheerful stuff (Boots own brand etc) as you'll get what you pay for in the end!
You may end up wanting to keep it...
You may end up wanting to keep it...
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Posted 12/12/2008 - 18:33
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Thanks for that hefty1.I am certainly not going to worry about cost on this one off endeavour.I am actually rather looking forward to spending this money.I feel a little like a child at christmas.
Thanks again
Thanks again
Posted 12/12/2008 - 19:01
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Any colour neg film that you can buy easily. These films are designed for the amateur market and are very forgiving, especially tolerant of over-exposure. As hefty1 says 400ISO is a good choice.
Ken
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“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 12/12/2008 - 20:01
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I have an update.Another friend has just given me a number of rolls of film
KODAK GOLD ULTRA 400
GOLD 200
KODAK 400 B&W
COLOURAMA 200
CENTURIA 200
All 2003 dated
Do i bin them all,or are any worth using?How important is date on film?Five years is quite a long time,is it worth the developing costs to find out?
KODAK GOLD ULTRA 400
GOLD 200
KODAK 400 B&W
COLOURAMA 200
CENTURIA 200
All 2003 dated
Do i bin them all,or are any worth using?How important is date on film?Five years is quite a long time,is it worth the developing costs to find out?
Posted 12/12/2008 - 20:32
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Trying one out will be cheap enough.
Film isn't good one day (the expiry date) and then no good the day after, it's a gradual deterioration and the date on the box is the date the manufacturer takes resposibility up to. After that, the film may be fine, depending on how it has been stored. Or not as the case may be.
But definitely worth a try - I've used plenty of out of date films older than the ones you have.
Film isn't good one day (the expiry date) and then no good the day after, it's a gradual deterioration and the date on the box is the date the manufacturer takes resposibility up to. After that, the film may be fine, depending on how it has been stored. Or not as the case may be.
But definitely worth a try - I've used plenty of out of date films older than the ones you have.
Best regards, John
Posted 12/12/2008 - 22:26
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I'd actually start off with a new (in date) film as this may well be a one-off so you want to give the experience a chance! If you like what you see then you can always try one of the out-of-date films afterwards.
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Posted 13/12/2008 - 15:38
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hefty1 wrote:
I'd actually start off with a new (in date) film as this may well be a one-off so you want to give the experience a chance! If you like what you see then you can always try one of the out-of-date films afterwards.
Wise words.I'd actually start off with a new (in date) film as this may well be a one-off so you want to give the experience a chance! If you like what you see then you can always try one of the out-of-date films afterwards.
G
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Posted 13/12/2008 - 16:10
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Boots own brand 'Universal' film IS GOOD as it is actually Fuji 400ASA-when I was doing a lot of work for the Yellow Advertiser newspaper on film they had an account with Boots of Basildon, Essex and used that film all the time.You can get your colour films done cheaply and good quality at 'BonusPrint'.
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Posted 13/12/2008 - 17:38
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Hi
For Quality Ilford is the best in my opinion and experiences.
Also the Kodak High definition, Old brand named as Kodak Royal Gold, is the best general-purpose film I have used , and the 200 speed will take you from indoor birthday parties to vacation snapshots…
regards
Vikram
For Quality Ilford is the best in my opinion and experiences.
Also the Kodak High definition, Old brand named as Kodak Royal Gold, is the best general-purpose film I have used , and the 200 speed will take you from indoor birthday parties to vacation snapshots…
regards
Vikram
Posted 14/12/2008 - 10:56
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johnriley wrote:
Trying one out will be cheap enough.
Film isn't good one day (the expiry date) and then no good the day after, it's a gradual deterioration and the date on the box is the date the manufacturer takes resposibility up to. After that, the film may be fine, depending on how it has been stored. Or not as the case may be.
But definitely worth a try - I've used plenty of out of date films older than the ones you have.
I buy out of date film on ebay. As long as it's kept cold, in the freezer seems to work best, it lasts well.Trying one out will be cheap enough.
Film isn't good one day (the expiry date) and then no good the day after, it's a gradual deterioration and the date on the box is the date the manufacturer takes resposibility up to. After that, the film may be fine, depending on how it has been stored. Or not as the case may be.
But definitely worth a try - I've used plenty of out of date films older than the ones you have.
I always try a known film in a new body and an unknown film in a known body.
I would suggest trying a Boots ASA 400, as suggested by Peter. Then when the bug has you, try the other films
Cheers, HG
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Posted 14/12/2008 - 11:17
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Some good advice, thanks for the tips.
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Posted 14/12/2008 - 22:12
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Hardgravity wrote:
Indeed I'm like a kid on X-mas day
Clarky wrote:
Some good advice, thanks for the tips.
Anything to do with your new ME Super?Some good advice, thanks for the tips.
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Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
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Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
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Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 15/12/2008 - 13:00
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Hardgravity wrote:
It is an ME, not an ME Super. No manual mode...Clarky wrote:
Some good advice, thanks for the tips.
Anything to do with your new ME Super?Some good advice, thanks for the tips.
Cheers, Kris.
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Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
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Oh and just as importantly,where should I get the film developed?
Thanks