----- Original Message ----- From: "Shel Belinkoff" Subject: Questions of Color
> Is there a color negative 400 ISO film that has the look of old Tri-X? > Which might be the closest? I perused some web sites last night looking at data sheets. Agfa makes a "pro" 400 speed film which, if the curve is anything like the 160 iso film, might come close to what you are looking for. > > Would a saturated and high contrast color neg film give a boost to the > extreme lack of contrast and flat look resulting from shooting in the > evening or twilight, early morning, in deep shadows, or in the rain or > fog. I'd like to find a film that'll bring the colors up a little, but > not look too hyper. Try something like Gold 100, or Superia 100. The 100 speed amateur print films are contrastier than the faster films from the same manufacturers. I think Konica Centuria 100 is about as contrasty as they come. > > Any recommendations for a color neg film with low saturation but good > contrast in the 100 to 400 speed range? Try Kodak Gold 200, or Superia 200. > > What's a good substitute for Kodak Supra 100? Gold 100. William Robb
