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Subject: Re: [Leica] replace supra with ___?
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 16:42:40 -0700
References: <BB15616F.10F0E%simon@sclamb.com>

Simon

Poster-like colors.  Is that child wearing makeup?

Jerry

Simon Lamb wrote:

> You could also try the new Kodak High Definition 200 film.  It produces very
> accurate colours, especially skin tones, is very sharp, no visible grain and
> scans beautifully, should you wish to scan your negs.  The prints I have had
> back from the lab are excellent.
>
> The Velvia 100 is an addition to the 50 for saturated colours, not a
> replacement for the Provia 100F.
>
> Here is a link to  Velvia 100 image:
>
> http://www.leica-camera.com/discus_e/messages/11/23392.html?1055383380
>
> Simon
>
> On 17/6/03 23:10, "Frank Farmer" <frankandaubrey@mindspring.com> wrote:
>
> > Mark,
> >
> > I think Kodak recommends that you replace Supra with Portra.  But if the grain
> > bothers you I'd try the new Agfa Ultra in 100.  I have heard good things about
> > that film.  Have you tried the Portra 400UC?
> >
> > Frank
> > -------Original Message-------
> > From: "Mark J. Rosen" <mjr@grok.org>
> > Sent: 06/17/03 02:54 PM
> > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Subject: [Leica] replace supra with ___?
> >
> >>
> >> I've been using kodak supra 100 and 400 for a while now, and I stil have a
> > dozen rolls or so of each in the refrigerator.  I've gotten good results
> > with Reala, though on overcast days it's not particularly satisfying.  The
> > supra 100 was my regular film, and with its recent demise, I'm not sure
> > what
> > to replace it with as my standard 100 speed film.  I've tried the Portra
> > 160vc, but found it much grainier than the supra.  I saw a box of Fuji
> > Press
> > 100 in my local camera store, but I didn't even know they made it in that
> > speed.  Anybody try this film?  Any other recommendations?
> >
> > As for 400 speed, I mainly used the supra, but I've also tried both Portra
> > 400vc and 400nc with mixed results.  I still like the supra better.  I
> > haven't yet tried the Fuji Press 400.  Anyone like to comment on this
> > film,
> > in terms of grain, saturation, contrast, suitability for sunny and/or
> > cloudy, etc.
> >
> > In the meantime, I'm trying to save the supra I have for important events
> > where I know I'd want to use it.  But I need to find a new mainstay soon.
> > Really soon.
> >
> > On the slide front, I read recently about Fuji coming out with Velvia
> > 100F.
> > Is this supposed to replace the 50, or replace the Provia 100F, or just be
> > an additional, but faster, velvia?
> >
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
> > Mark
> >
>
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