On Thu, 04 Jan 2001 17:12:23 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Ken Durling wrote:
>
>> I'm looking forward to getting back my first roll of Velvia with Snowy
>> Egrets, Pelicans, Black-necked Stilts and Terns! Then I will go back
>> to the same place and see if I can get better results based on what I
>> see, having shot that roll pretty much in the evaluative mode with
>> only a couple of compensations where they were obvious.
>
>One suggestion I would make is to consider using a film with less contrast than
>Velvia for your white birds, especially if they are going to be against dark
>backgounds and/or if it is a sunny day. If you must use an oversaturated film, you
>may get better results with Kodak E100VS; otherwise I would recommend Astia (if you
>can find it), the new Provia 100F, or if you like accurate color,
>Agfa RSX II 100. IMO Velvia is *not* a general-purpose film; also, it can be
>difficult to scan, if that is a consideration.
>
>fcc
>
>
Thanks very much. I don't know any of these films, having just used
Royal Gold, Kodachrome and Ektachrome in the past. I'm really just
working through a bunch of new to me films, and I appreciate the
suggestions. I will try them all. Someone also suggested Supra 400,
which I am trying now. Haven't had any processed yet.
Whew. Lot to learn!
Ken
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