Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 3/28/2010 12:13 AM, Vince Passaro wrote: > I'm contemplating C41 b and w film. I've used the Kodak and liked it > sometimes and not others (dependong on factors I was too ignorant to learn > how to control at the time, I suspect). My impression though was that Koday > was the best of them but I do recollect an Ilford that some people liked... > perhaps it was that 50 ASA of theirs? > > Anyone using C41 and feel knowledgeable and opinionated enough to declare > differences and preferences? > > Or, here's another question: > > I see on B&H site that there's a Mamiya medium format digital camera for > under $10K, called the DM22. Anyone know about it, have an opinon, etc? for > the price it comes with an 80mm lens, which I guess is kind of an > equivalent > to normal size lens? > > And finally: among you GF1 fanatics out there -- does anyone know why you > can buy the GF! with the 20mm as a kit in Europe but, after a brief > availablility, not here? (here being the good ole' US of A folks. TGeam > America. Burn the camera in order to save it. Semper Fi. all that.)_ > > Thanks > > Vince > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > The Kodak C41 film scans very well, and that is a good thing because it will not last that long as a film negative. Plus, you can use digital ICE with the C41 films. I never had much luck printing either the Kodak or Ilford C41 films in the darkroom. That is TriX etc. territory. If I had to go back to film, I would try Kodak C41 if available and a pro lab to process. Remember that if circumstances permit you can bracket ISO's with these films and likely come up with something you will like. Ken Carney Oklahoma City, Oklahoma