Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill Rosauer wrote: > I've heard .... about the new Provia slide film (RDP III). I exposed approximately 360 frames of Provia over a two month period while traveling in the Orient. It's just okay. Especially strange results when challenging the reciprocity curve. It works best under strong daylight, maybe under exposed by half to one stop (but be gentle with this control, lest you lose lots of detail in the shadows. It's really dependant upon subject content, where you can afford muddy areas). At the same time I produced remarkable results with night shots & Provia, as long as there was good lighting (no flash). Compensating for different light sources was a test- and never was successful at it either. Skin tones were fine, as well the reds and yellows quite vibrant. The blues were right on the money, usually. I came away feeling some Kodak products would be more forgiving, under similar circumstances.