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Thanks guys, I really appreciate all the help.

LOL, actually I shot two rolls of Superia 800 last night. One I pushed to 1600 and the other I pushed to 1250. We'll see how it comes out. This is the first time that I've ever done it. Does anyone have any examples of this film pushed?

Thanks Kelly, I'm walking out the door now so I'm hoping for some good results.

 

I appreciate it!

I was in a rush.

I just got tickets at the last minute to tonights Lakers vs. Nicks

game at the Staples Center! And amazing seats!!

The pro lab is too far out of the way to swing by before the game at

7pm pacific time. Can I shoot with Fuji Superia 800 and be ok with

the existing light levels? Or should I rate it at 1600 and have it

pushed? I thought I'd be ok with the box rating because I'm not sure

how this film handles when pushed.

Thanks

Great answer Jonathan, that was extremely helpful.

Doesn't the pro lab use the same equipment as the local Wal-Mart. I know I'm paying for consistency and the care of my negatives, but they don't do anything different from the Wal-Mart do they? I mean they process it on the machine, they're not doing them by hand.

In any event, I think I'll keep using the pro lab. I'm happy with them, but I need to explore a couple more, just to know that I've got options. I went to this lab first, I was happy, so I haven't tried another lab but I don't have anyone else to compare them to.

I agree with Geoff about the locations. Try doing another shoot but at some of those locations. Mabye a downtown location, something more urban and trendy.

Mabye flags on the light?

I ask because when I originally found out that Reala was a consumer

film, I was surprised. When I shoot Reala, I have it developed at a

pro-lab.

It's costing around 3X's as much to develop a roll as it costs to

purchase one. I know, not cost effective.I know the developing cost

isn't cheap, but I don't feel comfortable dropping it off at the

local Wal-Mart.

Don't get me wrong, Wal-Mart has done a suprisingly good job on all

my prints. I think they just happen to have a good staff. But my

main concern is consistency. I feel pretty confident in the staff at

the pro lab, but I know that Wal-Mart would be more prone to

turnover than the lab.

 

Where do you guys get your Reala developed and how do you feel about

this?

Freestyle in Hollywood?

I picked up a roll of NPC 160 and shot it this evening. I'll see how it turns out. Like anything else, I guess you just have to do it and see what you like.

Just curious. I've mostly been shooting with Reala. How do these two

films compare to Reala 100? I'll be shooting in a park with plenty

of natural light, but it will be closer to the end of the day. Near

5:00. I don't want too much red or orange to be rendered in the skin

tones. Thanks.

Congrats! That'll make you day.

Thanks folks, I really appreciate it.

Actually I think they look pretty good. The only one I think I don't care for would be the 2nd one, he looks a bit uncomfortable. I'm partial to the last one, it looks very good. Seems like he may need a bit more detail in the hair. The whole set seems a bit like a Hilfiger ad. Although I don't have any in my portfolio here, I actually have shot people. LOL. Mostly with film though and I've neglected to scan them, but I'm buying a new computer this weekend!!

Anyway, congrats, you've got some good work there.

I'm here for a short while and I need more film. All I have is a

roll of Fuji Acros. All I've been able to find is a roll of Superia

HQ 200 at Rite-Aid and that just won't do. Help!

 

Thanks

Christopher, that was a really good explaination. Thanks!

I asked the question that you're referring to. Why would you consider my question to be unsensible? If you felt that way, then why did you even bother to post to it? Instead of making petty comments to the question, I'd of much rather you given your expertise.

Gee Guy...I asked and I DO understand. Mabye I wouldn't understand if I DIDN'T ask.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate all your help. All of your advice has been really helpful. I think I'll go ahead with the D70. I've been shooting film only since Sept. and haven't put any new images on my page, I'm looking forward to being able to do that again.

I think that I'll just take Shun's advice and rent them both. The only problem I see with that is they want a deposit equal to the replacement cost. :(

But I think that's going to be the only way for me to figure it out. There are features and qualities of both that I want and need, but it seems like there really is no middle ground. I need a D70-D2 hybrid. lol. I really want the build quality of the D2, but I suppose the D70 is going to be more functional. I think that I'm trying to justify the purchase of a D2, lol. I'd rather have and not need, than need and not have.

 

Do any of you guys have both? Or had both?

 

BTW David, I can't say much about your analogy because I have 2 BMW's. LOL

I do more portrait work, than anything else now. Just by the nature of my work, I shouldn't NEED anything that extremely robust and hardy. I'm not completely restricted to the studio though. I spend time outside. But I'd hate to buy the D70 if the technology in the D2 is going to be worth the extra $$. Aside from the tanklike build, is the AF, sensor, and overall design like night and day? I do want really good color and image quality, but not at the sacrafice of a unit that isn't going to last me.

Although I must admit that I'm a bit hesitant to purchase a 4MP camera that seems like it's going to be outdated fairly quickly. Even the D1 seems a bit better at 5.3MP. Am I just hung up on pixels? What is it that makes the D2 outshine all the other competition. How is it that this 4.1MP box is that much better than the 8.3MP Canon EOS Mark II? Not that I'm considering buying one.

I began with a 3.2MP Minolta. Then moved on to an N80. I haven't

outgrown my N80, but I'm ready for a digital. I was looking at the D2

and the D70, but there's something I don't understand. Why would I

want to pay twice the cost for the D2 over the D70, when the latter

has a higher MP count? I know that there is a very valid reason for

it, but I just can't comprehend it. I'm not making enormous prints,

but I do want fantastic color in my shots. I'm not shooting sports on

a regular basis, but I shoot alot outside and I take my camera with

me all over. I don't mind the weight, as I'm a big guy (6'0 240lbs).

I was even thinking of just going with an F5.

Can someone explain to me why the D2 is that much better than the

D70. I'm a bit frustrated.

Sorry for the long post.

What about using your middle name? My first initial and middle name worked well for me.

 

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