alexis_neel Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Hi. I'm looking for a slow speed color neg film for portraits done in daylight. I will be using a reflector to kick in some light on their faces...not sure if a gold, silver or white yet. Just an idea of a good film for portraits. BTW, 35mm. Thanks Alexis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_fitzmaurice Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Well it mostly depends on the look you want, also what paper will you be printing on? You won't want to print Agfa Portrait 160 or Kodak Portra on Fuji Crystal Archive. Frankly any of the 160 speed portrait fils by Kodak, Fuji, or Agfa will give you good results, it's just a matter of how much saturation youwant, and how much contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustys pics Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Normally I'd say Fuji Superia 100 Reala, but lately I've really been impressed by Kodak UC100. Very sharp and natural color, especially with Electronic flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguilabrava Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 The best in my opinion, Fujicolor Superia Reala, and Fujicolor NPS 160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_dunn2 Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 <p>The only slow portrait film I've tried is Kodak Portra 160VC. I quite like it. As previously mentioned, you do not want to print this on Fuji Crystal Archive; have it printed on Royal, or on one of the pro papers recommended in the datasheet.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_levine Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 NPS 160 and Portra 160NC are the best people films available,IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis_neel Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 Thaks for all the answers. This will be daylight shot, and only going to 8x10. But its a wedding pre-portrait so I want it to look good...nice skin tones, but not too warm or cold. "Just right"...like Goldielocks said. Alexis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_fitzmaurice Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Well I'd get a roll of any you are interested in and shoot beforhand. FWIW I prefer Agfa 160 and don't liek the Fuji portraitofferins at all. By not likeing I mean to work with I don't seem to visualize the way the fuji Films do, that said one of my favorite photographers uses them exclusively, and I have some of her prints. It's just what works for you so grab a few and test. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manolis1 Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Antonio PLaza's opinion is... my opinion as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_eaton Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I can't stand Agfa 160. Bland and dull. "It's alternative, so it's better, yadda, yadda, yadda." Bull. This is otherwise a battle between Kodak NC 160 and Fuji NPS 160. I'd choose the film based on processing considerations since both are exellent. I'm just not thrilled about the Kodak Portra films given Fuji processing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_fitzmaurice Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Scott, First of all I never said Agfa 160 is better. It's different. I happen to like it. Since it is different I recomend people take a look at it. It certainly doesn't work for everything, but for some things I like the look. I still maintain there is no better or worse film. Oh you an objectively measure grain, color saturation, and contrast; however, that's not the whole story. As I said earlier we are blessed with many good choices, it is just a matter of picking the look you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.antiquecameras.net Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 For some reason, I always find the NPS - turns bluish when using strobes..the same set up using Kodak NC 160 turns out perfect. <p>www.antiquecameras.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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