Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Your situation contains alot of variables. First, photographic film captures only a small part of the full dynamic range that we can see with our eyes. In bright, mid-day conditions, there's not much you can do except use a film that captures a fuller range, such as negative films as opposed to reversal films. However, I would think that Pan F would be capable of capturing quite a wide range. It is also possible that your negs were overexposed, overprocessed, or overagitated. Can't address pulling film...it has been discussed here in the past, but I don't think it has many adherents here. I generally avoid the kind of light you describe, unless I want to use the high contrast as part of the picture. I am always seeking the shadows, Noctilux or Summilux 35 in hand... ;-) - --Jim - ----- Original Message ----- From: <ARTHURWG@aol.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 7:03 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] B&W in high contrast situations > What's the best way to shoot black and white in bright mid-day light? I tried > using Ilford Pan F ISO 50 in that situation (Rajastan) recently and came > away with much to much contrast and worse, completely blocked shaddows. > What's the best film to use in this situation? What's the best exposure > strategy? How do you "pull" film? Is that a good way to go? Thanks for your > help. Arthur. >