Nikon User- Film Questions

[harry_deshmukh]

HI All,

 

I am trying to understand the different varieties for print film

manufactured by Kodak and Fuji( I think they are leader in film

market and R&D on print film) . I usually shoot either 100/400 ASA.

I have used mostly Kodak Gold film. Recently I have shoot on Porta

160 NC/VC.

 

I would like to know if there is any comprehensive site which list

the differences / comparisons between Kodak/Fuji consumer/Pro grade

films. Also which film to choose in different lighting condition ( I

do know the difference between tungsten/day light film) or for

subject based selection ( Porta NC may be good for Portraits) .

 

I know that good equipment and good film selection can get me better

results. Please help me getting educated on this.

 

Thanks You

Harry

[eric friedemann]

Some good links:

 

http://216.239.39.104/search?q=cache:GuwpXGr2UHQJ:www.photographic.com/showarchives.cgi%3F167+color+print+film+guide&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

 

http://creekin.net/films.htm

 

And then there's "Grumpy":

 

http://www.grumpysworld.com/photoguide/film.htm

 

Regards,

[phil s.]

Thanks Eric for the grumpysworld link, that was way too funny: "if you're going to shoot E6, get your head out of your a** and use a Fuji product", etc, etc.

[eric friedemann]

Even when you don't agree with Grumpy, he's hilarious to read.

[minh_thai]

This is really off topic, but why the heck does it matter if it's a Nikon or Canon or Leica?

[dan_andrews]

Why not check the manufacturer's websites?

 

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/features/featuresIndex.jhtml

 

http://www.fujifilm.com/

 

http://www.agfa.com/photo/products/film/

 

http://www.konica.com/

 

Also, Popular Photography publishes a film comparison once a year. Check them at your local library, or visit popphoto.com.

 

If you're in the UK, Practical Photography magazine publishes film reviews and a film guide on a regular basis to review old info and update new info. Practical Photography magazine offers regular 'head-to-head' comparisons that convinced me to try films I otherwise would not have.