Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The real down side is that it is impossible to get prints that even closely approach the quality of that you see on the slides. Ilfrachrome is not the answer as it is too expensive and too contrasty. So if you want prints and enjoy looking at your work without a slide projector then by all means print film. HTH John Ben Holmes wrote: > > Bob - here's a departure for you: go Fujichrome. > > If you like the results you're getting with color negative film, you will > die when you see what 50ASA Fujichrome will do. Granted you don't have the 1 > hr develop & print capabilities, and your wife WILL point out that she can't > send the double prints to her mom, but you will never go back. > > Slide films do not have the exposure latitude (spelled SLOP) inherent in > color negative films. You have to gain tighter control over your exposures > to use them effectively. Buy a roll of Fuji Velvia and shoot scenice of the > coast, the trees, whatever. Shoot a roll of color neg film, and lay them > side by side. This is one comparison that will yield a clear winner. > > Downside is, you will then have to buy your wife a MiniLux so she can get > the double prints. > > Regards, > > Ben W. Holmes > Boulder, CO > > visit my web site at http://www.frii.com/~bholmes/ > Leica serial numbers and Leica classifieds at > http://www.frii.com/~bholmes/photodat.htm