Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/07

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Neopan
From: Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 12:02:25 -0800
References: <3A57FA94.83B93DD5@home.com>

>Neopan 1600 is a true 1600, unlike most other high speed films which are
>around 1000 or 1200 and have to be pushed to reach their nominal speeds. In
>other words you get more shadow detail. Plus it has excellent tonality as
>it's an old-fashioned thick emulsion. Grain is very sharp and not at all
>objectionable. Try it... you might like it! I did.
>Johnny Deadman


tried it twice - found it too contrasty (may have been the lab that
processes my stuff). am going to try it again in a iiif mounted with a
summarit, which is a little flat in contrast, imo. the extra speed will be
welcome for dim indoor shots.

guy

In reply to: Message from Jesse Hellman <hellman@home.com> (Re: [Leica] Re: Kodak TMZ)