Hi! My friend asked me to make some photos of his band and I need your help with it. I own him a favor so I couldn't refuse even though I was tempted doing so. Making photos for pure fun is something totaly different for me than making them for somebody. I warned him that I'm an ameteur but he said that he and his fellows liked my photos that I have on my website and like to give me a try. They want indoor shots of the band and portrait like shots of each member (lucky for me only four of them). In addition they want some of their equipment photographed as well. It all would have to be done in a place where they practice - some technical rooms in the dorms - I think without windows (it would be in the evening anyway). What I have is AF-201SA flash (don't know if even bother to take it) and two 500 watt halogen, garden lamps. They want the pictures in B&W (no way to do something else with this lighting anyway). As I've been experimenting with it a bit with this lamps (bought them very recently) it seem that for reasonable short time something like ISO 1600 or even 3200 would be necessary. And now for the question - which film would you suggest to use? Maybe to different ones for people and gear shooting? I've heard good opinions about Fuji Neopan 1600, but maybe something else would be a better choice? Maybe some other film push processed? I normally use Ilford XP2 (ISO 400) and process everything in the lab - the B&W films would be processed in a pro lab as well. I might give a try something with a big grain but not for all the shots. Help! Any other tips would also be welcomed.
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