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Subject: Re: [OM] Film for photographing icebergs
From: "Bernd Moeller" <dsl33687a@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 17:05:02 +0100
Hi Foxy,

> Ice and snow is definite Kodachrome territory. 64 normally, but if you are
> going without a tripod, go 200. It will be a bit more grainy.

Thanks for the advice - I'll give it a try.
> 
> Other films tend to give a colour cast that make the white not look white.
> My opinion anyway.

You may be right. But I found that Provia also is very neutral, although a bit 
cold (blue).

> Overexpose from meter reading one stop. This will make the whites white and
> not dull, but still retain detail without washing out.

That rule of thumb worked fine for me last time.
 
> Foxy - Antarctica 1994-5

What do you mean? 2 years Antarctica? Wow.

Bernd



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