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Thanks everyone. Not concerned about the hand luggage X-ray - have been through them many times and never had a problem so far! (Touch wood!)

<p>I don't agree! I've had such a variety of results from cross processing many slide films (not all good obviously, but more good than bad I think).<br /> I haven't updated my flickr for a while, but <a href=" of these shots</a> are xpro with no adjustment when scanned:<br /><br /> Each to their own though :)</p>

<p>I have quite a stash of expired E6 film that I don't cold store and I have no idea about it's life before it came into my hands. I usually shoot them at box speed and get them cross processed as I love the results and I do tend to nearly always get something interesting out of them that overrules any exposure or ageing issues.<br /> I'm off on a sunny trip this week (Spain) and am wondering about shooting some of it and getting it processed as slides; where we're going is very colourful and my optimistic self thinks it could be an opportunity to get some good results.<br /> However, E6 processing and scanning costs a lot and I really can't vouch for the condition of any of the film so I was wondering what you think the chances are of me getting any decently bright results?<br /> I have a range of film, including Velvia 50, Provia 400, Agfa CT 100 (new emulsion and in date) and Sensia 100 and 200.<br /> I will probably only ever cross process the Sensia 100 though as the reds, purples and pinks are insane and I love them.<br /> (I don't have time to order any fresh E6 at this point - should have thought about it sooner!)<br> All the film is 35mm and will be shooting with an SLR.</p>

<p>I am going to southern Spain soon, where it is (hopefully!) very bright and sunny. I love C41 black and white film (heresy!) but I'm a bit concerned about taking it into bright conditions. In the past I have had results with too much contrast for my liking, with the darks being too dark in particular.<br> Reading around a bit it seems like I should shoot it at 200 (or +1) to try to avoid this and I was wondering if that would indeed be the general recommendation? If it's very bright could it take going to 100 (or +2)? I wouldn't be getting it pushed or pulled in the lab, so I'm relying on the latitude of the film.<br> I usually use Ilford XP2 (British company), but open to Kodak BW400CN or Neopan C41 if there is a feeling that any of them are better than the others in bright conditions.<br> I haven't quite decided what camera/s to take yet but will most likely be shooting with a Pentax ME Super.</p>