Re: [Leica] Off topic (somewhat): Fuji 800

[Andre Jean Quintal <megamax@abacom.com>]

1/ Why not go for a slower film type
	and try to maximise your lenses' resolving power ?

	In ISO 100, most are interesting contenders.
	But, with its four layer technology, it would
	be a Fuji Superia CS Reala that ranks first.

	But Agfa Optima II 100 and Kodak Pro 100,
	then Kodak Royal Gold 100 are all legitimate
	contenders.

2/ Would you consider a highly saturated color space
	AND exceptionally good optical qualities,
	there's AGFA Ultra 50.
	This, used with lenses' apertures set at around f/5.6,
	with any sort of luck, subject wise,
	could make for memorable shots.
	It is Summer photo op time, light is abundant,
	and this film deserves your attention.

	Try out that new 24mm ASPH Leica-M wide-angle...
	with a polarizer... or a cross-pattern filter.
	Go for Sun reflections / glitter shots.

	Lots of good shots to be had !

	Try maximizing the horizon on your shots:
		shoot from a lower angle,
		compose with 'horizon' in mind,
		and see if this is for you...

	Explore the near focus region of your
	favorite lens.

3/ Consumers use lots of ISO 200 for point-and-shoots,
	but the ISO 100 versions of current color
	negative films usually are the corporate focus for
	introducing significant new film technologies.

4/ Fuji Superia CZ Reala 800 SuperG Plus+
	is STILL available, very much so.
	Perhaps do some people simply neglect doing
	a good job in inventory control...
	or then, the word is spreading.

	Lots of good times to be had with this film
	and a Noctilux or Summilux-M 75mm around sunset
	and various other low EV situations.

	Try to factor in the shadows as pictural element.

	Or find suitable high speed subjects, ADD selective focus,
	for a roll of tracking shots... A beach, with a huge crowd,
	on a 90 degree day: a roll or two of mostly good
	"front page" grade shots !

	You could even go for the Summer Haze itself
	as subject with a 70-180 Vario-APO-Elmarit Leica-R zoom
	or APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4:
	these very high performance objects
	are right at home with Fuji CZ 800.

	There are many photo essays that become
	more feasible because of these interesting film / lens
	combinations.

	You also should try AGFA Optima II 400.

Andre Jean Quintal

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At 10:46 -0400 26/05/99, Moore,Andrew wrote:

>- outdoor shoot in daylight
>- mostly people shots, photojournalist/documentary style
>- some enlargements might be to *at least* 16x20 inches
>  but sharpness may not be a huge concern here, in light of
>  the application.
>- close to neutral colors, but a *little* saturated or warm won't hurt.
>  Should reproduce skin tones well, though.

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