ben_crabtree Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 I primarily use Fuji Reala, but would like to have a "warmer" alternative to use for some occasions. I would want it to have equivalent sharpness, and not be "over the top" in saturation like some of the Kodak slide films (such as ESW100), and I wouldn't mind it it had a slightly "softer light" feel. I've used Konica Impressa 50, but found that it is too cool and somehow a bit flat. Any auggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_crabtree Posted June 11, 2003 Author Share Posted June 11, 2003 Sorry, the headline should have specified color print film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emaxxman Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 I find Fuji films to be on the cool to neutral side but with strong colors. At least that is how I would describe Reala. For a warmer film, I like Supra. I've had rather good (likable to me) results on Frontier printing. Since it is no longer sold, you can try Portra 400 UC. It's supposed to be warmer, solves some of the issues with strong colors and Supra, and some people have had good results with Frontier printing. I have not personally had a chance to try this...it's just a matter of finding time to go to the store and pick up some rolls. Others have reported that they like it alot. Do a search here for Portra 400 UC for more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_tuthill Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Fuji NPS 160 @ 125 is warmer if you want pink. Agfa Vista iswarmer if you want orange. Vista 100/200/400 are similar but I preferthe 200 as a compromise between grain and speed. However Vista mightbe too high saturation, if that's what you mean by intense. For alow-contrast film, Agfa XPS 160 @ 125 is worth trying, although itisn't as warm as Vista. Sorry I have not tested new Optima yet,though on datasheets it looks like a professional version of Vista.With its strong blue response, I can see why you found Impresa too cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot_n Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 You might find 400UC a little 'over the top' - I certainly don't like it's colour palette. My favourite film is 400VC, but that's in medium format. In 35mm you may find that it's not sharp enough compared to Reala. That said, I do have a portfolio of travel images shot variously on Reala and 400VC (35mm, printed to 10"x12" on Fuji and Kodak papers respectively). I think the whole thing hangs together pretty well. If you don't shoot portraits you might like 400UC, but to my eyes it has the cranky colours of an amateur film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich815 Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Use Fuji Reala with an 81A filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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