Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Aah so! That is how to do it. Switch Velvia for the cheap stuff they furnish. >The folks who used the Elitechrome didn't stand a chance.
Well statistically this is true: I think all the winners in the Experienced division (the entries an all categories are divided into "Amateur" and "Experienced" divisions) used either Velvia or E100VS. I don't think any used the provided film, but the rules state that you can use your own film if you so choose. Of course what's really going on is that the experienced photographers who have the talent to win also know enough to use a top quality film, and one whose characteristics they know well. IOW: The photos aren't good because they're taken on Velvia; the photographers use Velvia because they're good. I also suspect that the experienced photographers use a lot of film, take notes, and choose the roll which they believe contains the best shots for processing. After all, the rules say (said) that you can only *submit* one roll, there's no limit to how many you *shoot*, and you're allowed to use your own film. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
