Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The fuji four-layer 800 asa color film is extremely popular with photo journalist, Austin. First off, it can be used outdoors to provide a combination of higher shutter speed and small aperture. Second off, 800 asa can be used with modern cameras with flash in the 5.6 range...don't forget, the flash output is controlled by the compu....ah, camera... ;-).... AND...the Fuji four-layer film does a reasonable job in available light, and provides for pretty reasonable color correction.... And, no - I have not run tests, do not have engineering reports, and do not have a degree in chemistry - so I am not prepared to debate you on anything I have just said...take it or leave it.. :-) B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Austin Franklin Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 12:44 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] High speed color films... High speed color films...like with ISO 800. Color films have color balance. That is why when you shoot color film without flash indoors, the pictures come out yellow... OK, so what would be the purpose for 800 speed color film, if you are going to get yellow pictures shooting with it in low light conditions? It can't be for use with a flash, you'd be shooting at f22 and using a really low powered flash... Even for outdoor use, for fast sports...it might be useful for a very fast camera (as in fast shutter speed), really stopped down...but I'd think you'd be hard pressed to really "need" it. Under some circumstances, I could see it being useful...like if the sky is overcast. Does anyone actually use high speed color film for low light indoor use? If so, what have you noticed WRT color balance? What do you use 800 speed film for? Kodak has some new 800 Porta, which is why I'm asking. Austin - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html