----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Waterson" < Subject: 6x7 film choice
> I will be shooting some indoor dancers. The layout is simple > with 2 x 400 Watt studio flashes 1 stop apart with a white > paper backdrop. My film choices are simply to use the ever > reliable Fuji Reala (iso 100) or the Fujichrome Velvia (iso 50). > I will be using some Fuji ACROS Neopan 100 for the black and > white stuff. > I have never used the Velvia with the 6x7, nor have I > used it indoors in 35mm format. > > How does the Velvia perform with flashes? > Any under exposure problems? > How does it handle contrasty situations? > > Any stories greatfully recieved. Velvia is the last film I would use for this. Consider faster films, I have 800ws of power in my studio light setup, and find that 100 is on the slow side with the 6x7. My standby with the 6x7 is HP-5+ for black and white, Kodak Portra 400 for colour. I don't shoot much reversal anymore in the studio, but I would still pursue a 400 iso were I to need it. William Robb
