Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'd ditto that flash suggestion...especially in the barn where you are likely to get some blue cast due to shade. I always have one on my camera (or on a stand nearby) ready to go but turn it off and on as needed. If nothing else, pop a little bounce for catchlight in the eyes...brightens the bride's face right up. Lea - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dimitri Visser" <dimitri@myjoy.nl> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Wedding Photography Questions > Hi, > > > But I have some questions. What should I use for film on the big day? > > I was planning on color negative, 35mm for most if not all of the > > I use Fuji NPC 160 (at 120) and Fuji NPH 400 (at 320) for color. I never > needed anything else. > > > shooting. The ceremony will be outdoors under a tent, > > mid-afternoon. The reception will be next door in a barnlike > > structure with windows. > > I think you need to use flash almost always with color negative film (except > outside). If you don't use flash inside (or under a tent) you will get > strange colors. I don't really understand the advice to use available light > inside with 800 asa color film. > I advice against using 800 asa color negative films. You need flash anyway > so 800 asa is not necessary and gives bigger grain. > > Ofcourse it's different when using bw films. > > > evening. Do I want to use the Kodak pro films? Or are the consumer > > grade good enough? What about other than Kodak? > > I prefer Fuji. > > Some people like thea, other prefer coffee ;-) > > with kind regards, > Dimitri > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html