kate_paneros Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 <p>I've been into digital photography for about 3 years now, but am really finding myself drawn to film work, and have my parent's 30 year old 35mm SLR that I want to try out.<br> I've come across a certain look I like in film, but no idea what sort of film I should use to achieve this look. Any ideas?</p> <p> <img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs537.snc3/30458_400764161581_699506581_4869907_7182249_n.jpg" alt="" width="264" height="202" /><br> <img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs307.snc3/28968_396630776581_699506581_4753544_4349493_n.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="308" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andylynn Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 <p>Looks like you're looking for "reasonable" color and contrast. I'd start with Kodak Portra NC films. Consumer grade Kodak 200 or 400 film would do if you want something that's easy to find locally. If you were looking for slide film, Fuji Astia (though Portra is a C41 film, which is easier to get processed locally in most areas).</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumo_kun Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 <p>Of course it depends on my monitor and colour settings but those colours jumped right out at me and said Fuji 400H. The muted pastel-like colours are one thing the 400H does. Maybe Kodak have a similar film in their portrait range.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_mitschke Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 <p>try kodak gold 100.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 <p>If it's slide film, it looks like it could be regular Ektachrome. Today, the colors 'pop' more than they did when Kodachrome was king. The older Ektachrome had a more green to blue cast than the Kodachrome.</p> <p>Negative film, it could be one of the Kodacolor films. Older prints will also shift color to a greater or lesser degree depending on storage, exposure to light, and humidity.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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