Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Portra 160 NC is good for skin tone reproduction, and the Supra films are also very good. The 400 and 800 are especially good with very little grain noticeable for faster films. Simon - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zeissler, Mitch" <mzeissle@gcipoa.gannett.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: 31 October 2000 14:04 Subject: [Leica] Film question > Hi... > > I've been using Provia 100F with my Noct [on topic] and am delighted with > the fantastic Leica bokeh. However, with the holidays approaching, and the > anticipated requests from relatives for "2 copies of that shot you just > took", I'm looking for a print film that has the same spectacular results > [i.e. excellent grain, wonderful color, and not too contrasty]. > > I think Royal Gold 100 is too vivid, producing ruddy skin tones, but have > not yet tried Supra 100. Nor have I tried Reala or Superia recently. > > Any ideas or experiences to share? > > /Mitch Zeissler >