Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]"Paul Schiemer" <schiemer@magicnet.net> 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. Are you referring to the _new_ Provia, as Bill Rosauer was? I think the new and the old Provias are quite different. * Henning J. Wulff /|\ Wulff Photography & Design /###\ mailto:henningw@archiphoto.com |[ ]| http://www.archiphoto.com