Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Colour film
From: Harrison Mcclary <harrison@mcclary.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:49:53 -0500

once upon a time Henry Ambrose wrote:

> If you want natural skin tones I suggest you try Kodak Portra. The 160
> and 400 are excellent - they come in two versions VC (vivid) and NC
> (natural). Neg film is definitely the way to go for holding highlights
> and shadows.
> 
> The NC is very much "delicate, tender and muted". There is also an 800
> speed Portra now but doubt I'll use it in 35.  It replaces PMZ (1000)
> which was/is very grainy and very pretty. I do have some to try in 120.
> 
> I've found these films to scan very well.

Henry,

I heard that the newest of these have been optimized for scanning.  Should
make scanning even better.
- -- 
Harrison McClary
http://www.mcclary.net