Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sorry, not my image. But I agree about the colours. Simon - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Lehrer" <jerryleh@pacbell.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 12:42 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] replace supra with ___? > 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 > > > > > > > -- > > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html