[OM] Re: In over my head!

[Chuck Norcutt]

The film type is more important than the speed.  For good skin tones on 
portraits use Kodak "Portra 160NC"
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=162388&is=GREY&addedTroughType=search>

or Kodak Portra 400NC
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=162411&is=GREY&addedTroughType=search>

or Fuji NPS (ISO 160)
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=75539&is=GREY&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation>

or Fuji NPH (ISO 400)
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=102340&is=GREY&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation>

If you're going to be shooting outside (especially in the snow) choose 
the 160 speed.  Even 160 is too fast for fill flash outdoors with 1/60th 
second sync speed.  To cut the effective speed to something usable with 
slow sync speed you may need a couple of ND2 filters which can be 
stacked to produce an ND4. Maybe even an ND4 and an ND2.  If you're 
going to be indoors choose 400.  With a fast lens you might avoid flash. 
  Ideally you'd have two bodies preloaded with slow film in one and fast 
in the other.

The Portra films also have a VC (vivid color) vs NC (natural color) 
version which I have never tried as I've never seen a need for "vivid" 
with a portrait.  Both Kodak and Fuji films do a very good job on skin 
tones but the Fuji handles flourescent lights better than the Kodak.  If 
you foresee shooting indoors where there might be a fluorescent light in 
the background choose the Fuji.

If you buy from B&H choose the "imported" films.  Just as good and much 
cheaper.  I posted links to single roll prices but there are 5 packs and 
other quantities available.

Chuck Norcutt


Darin wrote:
> 
> 
> What film speed would you recommend?



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