Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] OT - Forcing slide film
From: "Nathan Wajsman (private)" <nathanw@bluewin.ch>
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 17:49:48 +0200
References: <20030427065517.GE32525@avondel.nl> <3EAB8E82.9030704@bluewin.ch> <3EAB9642.9060005@aol.com>

Hi Gerry,

I did point it out, as in:

> if you must have slides, Agfa Scala B&W slide film

Nathan

Gerry Walden wrote:
> Nathan
> 
> I don't wish to criticize your advise, but I think the very basic facts 
> that Scala is b&w and Provia is colour should be pointed out!
> 
> Gerry
> www.gwpics.com
> 
> nathanw@bluewin.ch wrote:
> 
>> Erik,
>>
>> My experience with high-speed slide films (e.g. Fujichrome 1600) is 
>> pretty poor. I cannot imagine that Provia 400F (which is an excellent 
>> film) would yield particularly satisfactory results pushed two stops. 
>> If I were you, I would consider using a colour negative film or, if 
>> you must have slides, Agfa Scala B&W slide film, which can be pushed 
>> at least to 800 with good results.
>>
>> Nathan
>>
>> Erik van der Meulen wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Group -
>>>
>>> I would like to know if it is possible to force slide film to a faster
>>> speed.
>>> I have Provia 400 which I might like to use at 1600. Would that give
>>> decent results?
>>>
>>> Thanks a lot!
>>>
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>>
>>
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Replies: Reply from Gerry Walden <gwpics@aol.com> (Re: [Leica] OT - Forcing slide film)
In reply to: Message from Erik van der Meulen <e.van.der.meulen@avondel.com> ([Leica] OT - Forcing slide film)
Message from "Nathan Wajsman (private)" <nathanw@bluewin.ch> (Re: [Leica] OT - Forcing slide film)
Message from Gerry Walden <gwpics@aol.com> (Re: [Leica] OT - Forcing slide film)