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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tim Munro
> Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2001 4:07 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: EOS Re: OT: Film FCR comparison
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> I would be interested to hear if anyone on the list has done, or seen, any
> comparisons on the effective contrast range of various print films. I have
> had some unsatisfactory results shooting bikes at the track on very bright
> days using Kodak and Fuji consumer grade films. To get a moderate
> amount of
> detail in some darker bikes the background has had to be blown out
> considerably, resulting in an overall image that I'm not happy
> with. I find
> myself wondering if using a better film ( Agfa Optima 100 ?) on brighter
> days would help. I haven't been able to find any data which would quantify
> this anywhere and don't want to increase my costs for this activity
> unnecessarily. Any leads would be appreciated.
> Regards, Tim
>
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Hi Tim,
Unfortunately if all you are willing to use is consumer print films then you
may be stuck. Most consumer print films are higher contrast to improve
apparent image quality. If you are loosing low level detail in shaded areas
of your images you may want to try some of the "pro" low contrast "wedding"
or "portrait" films. This is assuming that your processing and printing are
not at fault.
Regards,
Chip Louie
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