Re: [Leica] Slides

[Gabe <egabe@ix.netcom.com>]

Well, alot of people have different opinions on slide film.  I have
recently been using Fuji Velvia for outdoor scenery and I LOVE it.  I
truly have had great success with it and my M6 and R4s.  I

I'm not sure of where to direct you regarding cheaper developing
methods.  I also have had good success with Fuji's lab when I get the
Fuji mailers with my film.  I also use a place in Southern California
called Freestyle and I usually get my slides back the next day and I've
been very happy with the quality.

I usually buy my film from B&H photo.  There's no sales tax when I buy
from L.A. and I haven't had a problem yet.  If I get it locally,  I
usually buy from Freestyle and their prices aren't so bad either.

Sorry,  I don't know any books on the subject, but I'm sure someone on
the LUG will be able to point you in the right direction.

Good luck.  Any more questions,  feel free to email me.
Sincerely,
Gabe Sachs



Dale R. Reed wrote:

> If any of you have time how about explaining to me what is the best
> film
> for taking outdoor slides.  In the olden days we took slides and I
> still
> like to show slides but when I shop at my local Fred Meyer's I can't
> find any slide film.  It all says print film.
>
> Actually while you are at it.  What is the cheapest way to buy and
> develop color slides with the best quality.  I am sure there are
> trades.
>
> Also if there is a good reference book or two for this kind of info
> you
> might tell me that too.  I am having pretty good luck finding(in
> cyberspace) used and new books for the four that were recently
> suggested
> on the list.  Except the
>
>   Wall & Jordan, E.J. & Franklin I. Photographic Facts and Formulas.
> Boston: American Photographic. 1947 n.e. Small quart. Gilt spine
> lettered red cloth. Leaves are lightly yellowed. Top right hand cloth
> corner has been mildly bumped else very good in very good lightly
> shelfworn uncommon dustjacket. A wonderful compendium. Uncommon.1947.
> Cloth with dustjacket. Book# 4313 US$ 175.00.
>
> is way too expensive for this amateur.     Thanks,  Dale
> --
> $  dale-reed@worldnet.att.net   Seattle, Washington U.S.A.  $