d_price Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Since I'm new to film, I was wondering what films seem to be the favorites. I'll be shooting print film, but I'm interested in whatever you've shot and the films you've used to get it. Examples would be nice too. TIA D.Price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich815 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Kodak 400UC, Fuji Reala, Kodak Gold 100, Ilford XP2, Fuji NPH, Fuji Astia, Fuji Velvia, Fuji Neopan 400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Velvia, Velvia 100F, E100G, NPC/NPH, etc., etc., etc. There's no way our favorites will be of much use to you without knowing what you're looking for. There is a LOT of information out there to search through, so start by looking at pictures and reading about films and decide what you want to do. Then try a bunch of films. What I like may not be what you like. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bueh Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 B/W: Ilford Pan F plus 50 (probably my most favorite) and Agfa APX 400. <br> Slide: Fujifilm Provia 100F, Kodak Ektachrome 64T, Kodak Ektachrome Color Infrared (EIR), Agfa Scala 200. <p> I don't shoot color print film, but I guess I would be using Fujifilm NPS 160.<br> I tried and shot a lot more films. For a few examples check my pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrankin Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Your individual taste will lead you as you experiment with different films. I have read over the past few years that people shouldn't bother with 100 or 200 speed print films because the 400 speeds are so good. But my experience has been very satisfying with the softer working and creamy smooth 100 speed print films. My work is mainly nature, landscapes, and non-moving subjects. If you're working with moving subjects and a slower speed zoom lens the 400 speed films might work best for you. As to whether Kodak, Fuji, or another brand, that's a matter of individual taste as well. I have found that matching the brand of film and paper used by the photo finisher can maximize the results. Recently, I bought a 12 exposure $1.79 roll of Walgreen's film just to test a forty year old camera I'd bought on Ebay for $10.00. I had Walgreen's process the film. It just so happened that I captured a nice photo of a very red barn with blossoms in the foreground. Long story short, the enlarged photo made it to the exhibit floor of our Iowa State Fair. Walgreens' film is Actually Agfa Vision, a lesser brand. The end results in your degree of satisfaction with the image will determine which film is best for you. It isn't always the one that gets the most rave reviews by others. (If you're interested in viewing the photo I mentioned it's the Barn & Blossoms shot in my Spring folder here at Photo.net.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan_dandar Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 B&W - Kodak Tri-X Color negative - Fuji NPH Color slide - Fuji Velvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbq Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Astia, Reala, TMX, Press 800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkv Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 AGFA Optima, unfortunatly very badly distributed here in France...<br> Lenny<br> <a href="http://afimage.com">AFimage.com</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25asa Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Efke 25, Tri-X, Velvia 50, Gold 100, and Portra/ Ultra Color 400 (400UC). That about tops my list. I use the slowest film I can afford to use in the available light. I'll still use slow speed films, but use a tripod. I only use 400 speed for certain subjects, or in case of Tri-X -for the look it gives. 400UC I've used for portraits in flat lighting with good results. I don't mind Reala either, but I don't often use it other then maybe 120. I have an old stash of APX 25, Verichrome Pan 125, and Panatomic X for B&W, and some Ektar 25 in color- but they are all no longer made, so I left them off this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre_noble4 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 B&W: Ilford FP4+ Transparency: Kodak E100SW Negative: Fuji NPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_shanesy1 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 B&W: Kodak 400TMax Chrome: Kodak EPY (Ektachrome 64T) Color Negative: Kodak PRT (Pro 100T - now discontinued) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_phillipps Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I love Fuji NPS for people, but crappy for scenic/wildlife. Ditto Astia 100F.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Portra 400BW (disc.), Royal Supra 200, Royal Supra 400, E100GX, Elite Chrome 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_shop Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Shawshank Redemption! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesp Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 fuji neopan 400, reala, kodachrome 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_pike1 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Color Slide: Kodachrome 64, Fujichrome Velvia 50. Color Negative: Don't have much expierience with these, but I really liked Agfa Vista 200. B&W: Ilford FP4 Plus. B&W Slide: Agfa Scala 200x (then again I really don't have much of a choice there do I?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcin harla Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Print film: Fuji Reala is my all time favorite - vivid colors, good skin tone. For shooting people I also like Fuji NPC 160. Many folks here also like Kodak UC400 which I have yet to try.Slide: Both Fuji Velvia and Provia. Sensia is also very good for less money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelkh Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 E.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelkh Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Oh, and Provia 400F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randall_pukalo Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Go to the BH Photo website and buy a variety of films at a great price. I suggest a few rolls of: Agfa Ultra Color 100 Fuji Reala Kodak Ultra Color 100 Kodak Ultra Color 400 Fuji NPZ800 Fuji NPH 400 Konica Super 1600 Kodak Tech Pan (before it goes bye bye) and also, you must try the Legend of Legends, while it is still available, Kodachrome. Try a roll of 64 and 200, they look different. Some love it, some hate it, but at least you be able to say you tried it...and you can sing along next time you hear Paul Simon's famous song...Kodachrome, gives you the nice bright colors, gives yopu the greens of summer, makes you think all the world's a sunny day... a few weeks ago I would also have also added Konica Impresa 50, but the slow films are all being discontinued... For around $40 you should be able to get a good trial selection of films. Have Fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chi_confucious Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I like Kodak 400UC and Fuji NPH for general use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_kuznetsov Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Portra NC - real, nice color, medium contrast. Not only for weddings :-) Portra UC - vivid color, sharp. Reliable! A godsend in MF!! AGFA Optima - nice color, esp. nature in winter or overcast days. Royal Supra - very cheap and reliable. Reala (especially 120 version) - nice sharp film. Mixed bag of results with it - sometimes very nice, sometimes unpleasant. NPH - nice, but sometimes. Like Portra NC better. E100GX - warm and wide latitude. No grain at all, but slightly unsharp. Agfa RSXII - like the natural colors. Astia 100F. Fantastic latitude. A bit cool/purple palette to my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crowe Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Well just for fun: Kodachrome 25 (discontinued - lots left) Ektar 25 (discontinued - lots left) Kodak B&W 25 ASA (forget the name - discontinued along time ago - a few left) Velvia 50 Agfa Ultra 50 (also gone - couple left) E100VS Royal Gold 100 (also gone - maybe use Reala 100 instead) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquilanebula Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 My preferred choices are Kodak Royal Supra 200, Royal Supra 400 and NPZ. However, I also tend to use a lot of Kodak High Definition 200 and Fuji Superia Xtra 400 because they are available in 24 exposure rolls and I can use up the film and get the photos back on a more frequent basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark e Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Reala, Reala, Reala, Reala .... But I shoot mostly slide film ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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