Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]rshuntl@netscape.net (Steve Huntley) wrote: > I followed with interest the discussion of C41 b&w films. But > here's a question: If you are going to shoot C41, why not use > a color film so that you have the choice of color or black > and white prints? No need to carry two cameras, one loaded > with color and the other with b&w. On occasion I do make B&W prints and computer images from color film. What I find, though, is that my choice of subject matter and framing are often influenced by the film I'm using. My eye and brain know when I've got B&W in the camera. :-) Besides a film like XP2 Super has its own unique way of capturing light, and I use it for that more than for the sake of convenience. I'm also fond of Polaroid's PolaPan CT in 35mm format for the same reason...the quick & easy processing is nice but secondary. - -Dave-