Mark Dalal wrote:
>
> tom wrote:
>
> >I like the way the chromogenic looks for some things, but I never use it.
>
> Hey Tom,
>
> I used to use the chromogenics only for people shots. I really like how they
> render skin tones. A couple of weeks ago, I took a few rolls along to do
> some nature shooting. The light wasn't great so I wanted the speed (I wanted
> to shoot handheld) and I didn't have any 400 speed color film. Well, lo and
> behold, the sun comes out shining bright and hard. I was fairly concerned
> about the results but when I picked up the contact sheets, I was simply
> amazed at how well XP2 Super handled the hard light. It seemed to give the
> right amount of kick (contrasty like APX 25).
> I am concerned about the lack of archival stability so for important shots,
> I definitely use conventional B&W...
>
That's the deal-breaker for me. I know of chromogenic negs shot in the
*80's* that have turned to crap.
It's like the film equivalent of inkjet paper.
tv
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