Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have just read an article in Photo Techniques that reviews the latest NPH (ISO 400) and compares it to NPZ (ISO 800). This got me to wondering. I have been using Fuji Superia 400 as found in any chain drug store and priced by B & H considerable below the price of NPH. The latter is classed as a "professional" film. Does that mean it is balanced correctly at birth and kept refrigerated? If so, is this very significant with color negative films, where prints are the object and final color correction can be made when printing? I understand its importance for slide films. I also wonder about the use of "professional." It can mean "keep refrigerated"; it can mean lower contrast and saturation; it can mean both. I know that Agfa Optima calls itself "professional" has similar contrast and saturation to Superia is sold off the shelf non-refrigerated. The bottom line on which I would like advice is this: I do my own printing on RA-4. Would I notice any significant difference were I to substitute NPH for the Superia 400 that I have been using? Herb - -- Herbert Kanner kanner@acm.org 650-326-8204 Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will pee on your computer! - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html