nadjezda_heymans Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I am planning a fashion shoot in a week (in a studio where there is enough artificial lighting). Two models (female/male). Which color film would you advice me to use? I am using my Canon EOS 10 with a Canon zoon lens 35-135mm.Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnabdas Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Kodak E100G! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Astia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_carlton Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hey, Nadjezda, try this discussion: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=006saf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_eaton Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 If it's slide film, another rec for E100G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discpad Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 E100GX; or hang a Tiffen 812 in front of the lens and use E100G. Or, surprisingly, I've had decent results with Agfa RSX-II... Test first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canon_eos_rules Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I'm surprised that nobody's mentioned negative film, especially Fuji NPH. True, it is a neg film, but it has excellent skintones. If you're planning on printing it on Fuji Crystal Archive, give it a try. On the other hand, if you're planning on printing on Kodak Portra paper or just scanning your negs, I would go with Kodak Portra 400UC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguilabrava Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Fujichrome Astia 100 or Fujichrome Sensia 100 get my vote, those are the ones I use, and I am talking about the older emulsion (non-F), the new one is supposed to be even better, but I haven't tried it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans_beckert Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Kodachrome 64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G. Dainis Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Since Nadjezda Heymans has placed her post in the color negative category, I assume she is asking about color negative film. I would go with Fuji NPH 400. James G. Dainis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 James, were did you read 'colour negative'? I read colour film...meaning pos or neg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G. Dainis Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 On the bottom of the page of list of questions threads, are the categories that the threads have been placed in by the poster. This thread is in color negative. James G. Dainis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsman Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I have a feeling though, that Nadjezda is a "she", not a "he" :). Either way, Sensia or Astia get my vote. I haven't tried 100G yet. If shooting negs in controlled lighting, my first choice would be Fuji Superia Reala rated at 80. You also might want to try Portra 160NC, NPS 160 or, for some strong color, even Kodak Gold 100 (which is now called "Bright Sun"). Albeit an unusual choice, it seems to be John Peri's staple film for such portraits. Note that I am not mentioning 400 ISO films, because for the photography described above, there is no need for speed. By the way, what is the "artificial lighting" that is going to be used? For certain lighting you might need tungsten-balanced film like Portra 100T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 James, excuse the faux pas. I recieve all new postings just as "Film and Processing", and nothing distinguished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadjezda_heymans Posted January 20, 2004 Author Share Posted January 20, 2004 Nadjezda is a "she" :) Thank you so much for all the advice. I have decided to try all films mentioned above... Once again, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peri Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Actually, I have given up on the Kodak and am using Fuji nowdays. It gives overall softer tones. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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