Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/04/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gary Dalton asked: Subject: [Leica] If real photographers shoot B&W... >>...then what are the films of choice? >>In other words, you have two empty bulk loaders. What would you put in them? >>(Assumes a wide variety of possible subjects... portraits, architecture -- you name it....) Hi Gary, The assignment dictates the answer to your question! I suppose if your question is to an amateur, it doesn't matter what film they use, he or she would have to answer your question. But from a professional photojournalist's point of view, long before digital, my answer if shooting for a magazine? I'd have one loaded with Super XX -- Tri-x and one with Ektachrome of some kind depending on the subject and lighting. Or time of photos required for publication. In the case of shooting any medical assignments certainly or photo essay or book, both would be loaded with Tri-X rated at ASA 800! You can see examples of the B&W medical material on my website. Tedgrantphoto.com shot with Leica M and R cameras with a variety lenses. The only way to go! ted