Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Film question
From: Mickey Rosenthal <michelr@inter.net.il>
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 22:19:45 +0200
References: <20001031133735.16216DA1A@smtpgate.gannett.com>

In my opinion and according to my experience Royal Gold has very subtle skin
colors and is excellent for landscape and portraits. Reala is maybe a little
sharper and has more vivid colors.
Mickey Rosenthal

"Zeissler, Mitch" wrote:

> 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

In reply to: Message from "Zeissler, Mitch" <mzeissle@gcipoa.gannett.com> ([Leica] Film question)