Jim, I like the 100 and 400 ok, but personally I don't find it that much
better than cheaper Fuji. Also be aware that the 800 is NOT a new formula
and is not the fine grain that the 100 and 400 is. A completely different
film.
Tom
> I saw some scanned photos from Supra that blew me away - so I just started
> using it! It is extremely fine grained and was formulated to use in
> scanners (so the marketing hype says!!). I found the colors to be quite
> true - although it's not as favorable to skin tones. For portraits, Kodak
> porta is a better stock. Supra comes in 100, 400 and 800 - although each
> can easily be pushed up to 2 stops. I haven't tried that yet, but I am
> going to order and try some of the 800. I found the 400 to be also fine
> grained and probably close to what Kodacolor 100 was about 5 years ago -
but
> the colors are not as 'harsh'. I haven't used reala in some time, but I
> think this beats superia! I wish it was easier to come by! I have to
order
> it from Adorama or B&H - I can't find anyone locally who carries it. A
roll
> of the ISO 100 is about $2.89 for 36 exposures.
>
> Jim Caldwell
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