Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 3200 suggestion
From: "Gerry Walden" <gerrywalden@cwcom.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 20:48:41 +0100

Why not try the Fuji Neopan 1600 which has a true film speed and a good
grain structure.   I have used it a lot with great effect to do exhibition
prints.

Gerry


- ----- Original Message -----
From: Henry Ambrose <digphoto@nashville.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: 28 April 2000 08:22
Subject: Re: [Leica] 3200 suggestion


> >I use Tmax or delta3200 for theatre shots. I used to expose at 3200 and
> >develop at 3200. But the negs are so thin! after getting the 75 1.4, I
> >exposed at 1600 and developed for 3200. They are still thin!
> >
> >
> >>When you guys say you shoot TMAX 3200 at 1600, 1200, etc., do you also
> >>process at those speeds?   I find this terminology confusing because
some
> >>shoot at those speeds but process normally. Thanks for your help.
> >
> >
> >
> I like Ilford 3200 more than Kodak. Lots more.
> Try it at 1600 and maybe about 30 sec to 1 minute more dev time than they
> suggest.
> Ilford DDX is what I've used.
>
> Even better (and 1 stop slower) is Delta 400 at 800 and DDX at
> recommended time.
>
> Henry Ambrose