In a message dated 1/7/2003 2:45:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:

> The list means the film has the characteristic - so use in opposite
> situation.  Use high contrast film when the light is low and low
> contrast film when the light is high.

Thanks. That makes sense. I did look for a key on the contrast column, but couldn't 
find one.

Also what is self-evident to the experience photographer may not be at all to the 
novice. :-)

> 
> Slides are inherently more contrast than prints.  I have heard Fuji
> Astia is a bit lower contrast and Agfa RSXII 100 is 
> low-medium
> contrast (probably why I like it as a general purpose film).
 
Hmmm. This is all starting to make sense to me. There are lots of types of art paper:  
charcoal, pencil, watercolor. With different weights and grains from fine to very 
rough. Doesn't change the overall image, but changes the texture and the way the 
pencil (etc.) strokes are laid down.

And what one likes is often (what you said about Agfa RSXII 100) a combination of the 
intention of the medium (paper/film) and personal preference. 

Got to explore this film thing more. Definitely.

> Bruce

Everyone is so patient here, Doe aka Marnie :-)

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