Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Harry: Sounds like you're on the right track. If you're working with a technician who knows how to push/pull C41, ask him to try pulling your film one half to a full stop. I wouldn't change exposure right away, but this should help some in keeping your highlights from blocking up. OTOH, if you can scan them yourself and control the contrast digitally, you might find that the negs are really ok, but the scanning & post processing need to be improved. -Lew -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+lew=speakeasy.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+lew=speakeasy.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of eleitzwetzlar@cswebmail.com Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 1:34 PM To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] Seeking suggestions for greater color negative latitude I photograph black Giant Schnauzer dogs and have arrived at the following procedure for best results so far: Film: Kodak Royal Gold 200 Light: Natural sunlight at 8-9 A.M. (low angle; air still cool) Equipment: 90 Apo Asph on M3 and 100 Macro Apo on SL-2, on tripods Exposure: Measuring incident light with Gossen Luna Pro SBC @ ASA 100 (not 200) Printing: Kodak 5x7" "Perfect Touch" (scanned on "Perfect Touch" paper) The results are quite nice and a fantastic bargain @ just 30 cents per print in 2 days. The detail and gradation of tones in the blacks are beautiful. My limiting factor on close scrutiny is the slight loss of gradation in highlights in white teeth or chrome collars. How do I change my technique to bring down the brightest areas? What better films for this purpose exist? Thanks, Harry ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/ _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information