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RE: [OM] print film question

Subject: RE: [OM] print film question
From: "Wayne Harridge" <wayneharridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 21:53:46 +1000
 
> 
> I am going to take non-commissioned pictures at some friends' 
> wedding this weekend, and I want to shoot a good print film.  
> I used Portra 400NC the last time, and I dislike the results, 
> especially compared to the Provia and Astia I also shot.  
> Almost every picture appeared flat and muted while the prints 
> I made from Provia were bright and crisp, even in full shade. 
> My wedding photographer used Fuji NPH in the 120 format, and 
> I like those pictures, but I wonder if there is a print film 
> with higher contrast than the NC but maybe a little less than 
> the Provia?  Or maybe even a print film that has similar 
> characteristics as Provia as far as contrast and color reproduction?
> 

NC --> VC --> UC

I suggest you try a roll of each using the same subject and lighting and
see how they compare.  Many wedding photographers shoot NC (or the Fuji
equivalent) for a good reason.

...Wayne




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