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Just found out Fuji is discontinuing it's natura 1600 film which I have only just realised is a great film. I noticed the prices are high are there any places in the US that might sell it at a reasonable cost?

freestylephoto.biz has them for $9.99 and stock might be limited, I lost my chance when BH had it for lower prices a few weeks ago.

Hi everyone!

 

I am shooting a print editorial next month with a Canon F1N which is a 35mm and was wondering if Kodak Portra 400 would be good enough (obviously with good scans) for the printing size of a magazine.

 

Thank you all so much and have a beautiful day,

 

Daniel xx

See our responses from 2 weeks ago here: 35mm camera + Kodak Portra 400 for Magazine

What's changed in the 2 weeks since you last posted the same question?

 

Apart from that you've had time to try out the film and camera for yourself.

 

Personally, I wouldn't be using a 400 ISO print film in 35mm size for A4 reproduction. YMMV

that's exactly what I was going to ask.

Daniel, you've got several advise on this subject 2 weeks ago, here's the thread: 35mm camera + Kodak Portra 400 for Magazine

Hi everyone!

 

I am shooting a print editorial next month and just got myself a Canon F1N.

 

I am planning on shooting it with Kodak Portra 400 and was wondering if the resolution and everything would be good enough when printed magazine size (would get really good scans done).

 

Thank you and have a beautiful day!

 

Daniel xx

Hi Daniel, to answer your question, Portra 400 should be good for magazine prints if you get high quality scans from a good lab. If I was you I would get the highest scan resolution possible (4492×6774) Works very well for advertising, giant prints and large posters.

I shot the image below on my Canon Elan7 with expired (2003) Fujichrome Sensia. BUT you have to understand the concerns from other's replies. Have you tested the new camera? You have to ensure there are no light leaks, shutter works etc etc.

I'm using a fairly new Epson V600 instead of making contact prints. Photos that I really like will be developed in my darkroom. It would still be great to have nice clean .jpgs of my b/w negatives. Are you saying that there are better custom film holders that are not like those that come standard with the scanner?

Correct. check the website i sent you, they have film holders and glass that you can use when scanning, it makes the images sharper. I don't scan with flatbeds, I own a plustek 8200i for 35mm, but I've seen results.

Hello all,

 

I recently picked up some 220 Ektachrome 100GX at a local camera show and was planning on using a few rolls. According to the box, the film expired in May 2005, and the guy I bought it from said the film was refrigerated ever since it was purchased. How much would I have to compensate the exposure? I've seen people shoot similarly expired Ektachrome 100 at around 80 ISO so should I just do that? I've looked around for a guide but haven't found anything too definitive.

 

Thanks!

I have lots of ektachromes expired in 1989 in my freezer purchased from ebayb(unknown storage). Compensated one stop on the first roll and blew out my highlights. Exposed at box speed gave good results, desaturated colors is the only thing i've noticed.