Re: [Leica] Scala Query

["Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com>]

That was me!  He had very strong sunlight coming through a window from
behind his head (left of the image) and from his left side.  I wanted to
keep the detail on his shadow side, such as the veins in the skin that you
can see, although I may have overexposed a tad too much, hence the white
patch over the eyes.  Had I more time to consider the shot it could have ben
better, but this was a grab shot as just after we finished eating lunch.

The problem with Scala is the limited exposure latitude compared to neg B&W
film.

Simon

B. D. Colen wrote:

> Simon - Wonderful images and apparently wonderful
> film. My one question, though, is about what appear to
> be blown out highlights over the eyes in the shot of
> Dad.Was that you, or the film?
>
> It's still a very nice portrait, btw.
>
> B. D.
>
>
> --- Simon Lamb <simon@sclamb.com> wrote:
> > Marc
> >
> > Two Scala images here, one at 200 (normal) and one
> > at 1600 (pushed three
> > stops):
> >
> > http://www.sclamb.com/temp/Dad%20Thinking.jpg
> > (ISO200)
> >
> >
> http://www.sclamb.com/FamilyofMan/Someone_to_Watch_Over_Me.JPG
> >  (ISO 1600)
> >
> > The contrast increases a lot when pushed, the
> > highlights blow out a little,
> > but the quality of the film, especially for scanning
> > and printing is superb.
> > Sometimes the labs get a green or pink cast in
> > prints.  I use Piezo inks to
> > print and the images look fine.
> >
> > Keep trying the film, it is rewarding when it all
> > comes together, especially
> > when the slides are projected.
> >
> > Simon
> >
> > Marc Attinasi wrote:
> > > >
> > > No way - I have 8 rolls and mailers left!  Thanks
> > for the encouragement,
> > > I'll keep trying it. I'm planning a natural light
> > portrait shoot next to
> > > see how skin tones are handled in open shade.
> > Most of what I have done
> > > is 'street' shooting and landscapes type stuff.
> > >
> > > Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> > >
> > > >[snip]  If you do not like your results at
> > > >200, you can try exposing it at 400 (but be sure
> > that your lab knows
> > > >it!)--paradoxically, sometimes this has given me
> > better results.
> > > >
> > > Does pushing it give more contrast even? I may try
> > that and see what
> > > happens, sounds like fun anyway!
> > >
> > > >
> > > >Scala is a nice film, but you have to practice to
> > work out for yourself
> > what
> > > >works with your shooting style and what does not.
> > Please do not give up
> > on it
> > > >after two rolls.
> > > - marc

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