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: Isaac Crawford <isaac@visi.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:44:49 -0400
References: <F34EaiilKdSMPMY8Wuo000047b6@hotmail.com>

Logan Reinwood wrote:
> 
> 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.

	It depends on a couple of things. How far do you need the flash to
carry and how much "balance" do you need between the subjects lit with
the flash and the room lighting. The faster the film, the more ambient
light can be recorded, and your flash will carry farther.

Isaac
> 
> 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.
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