Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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