Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Fast or low speed film with flash ?
From: "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 08:53:18 -0500

> Hi,
> 
> I do not often use flash but when I do, I always ask my self:
> should I take a slow film (50-100) or a faster (200-400)?
> The slowest for better film quality or the faster for less
> flash "burning look" picture? I do not speek about fill-in here, but when
> you need flash because there is not enough light.
>
> Example: Recently I was shooting during a concert and in addition to
> my noctilux and 35 lux I took a few pic with the flash and did know which
> film to pick. The scene was kind of dark. I pick a color 200
> because it was in between :-)
>
> What do luggers use as film when they have to use flash?
>
> TIA,
>
> logan.

I am no expert on this subject, my all purpose color film is Kodak Supra 400
for my magazine work, with or without flash. I do not see how 'fast' or
'slow' would make a difference when using flash.

sl

Replies: Reply from "Stanislaw B.A. Stawowy" <watteau@krakow.neurosoft.net> (Re: [Leica] Fast or low speed film with flash ?)