[Leica] my new pal -now fuji 800

[SonC at aol.com (SonC@aol.com)]

Chris Williams says that 800 Superia and Press are the same formula.   That 
Press is only available in 36 exposures and Superia in 24 is the main  
difference.  I think I did a cost per frame, and they came out about the  same.  I 
have not used NPZ, so I can't comment.  It is a bit more  expensive I think.  
Anyhow, I like the 24 exposure rolls, as I can feel  better about not shooting 
the whole roll before processing.  
I take mine to WalMart for scanning and they put it on cd for right at $6 a  
roll, and that includes tax and an index print.   Lately there has  been a 
little issue with scratches, but I'll scold them, and it'll get  fixed.
I have only used the Portra BW, and I like it, but now I shoot all in 800,  
and desaturate it if I want BW.
Regards, 
Sonny
http://www.sonc.com
In a message dated 4/12/2004 8:50:11 AM Central Standard Time,  
mitch.zeissler@verizon.net writes:

> I  use Fuji 800 Superia or Press as my Universal film.   Only a   rare few 
> times, such as the Civil War stuff recently, do I use  200.    Of course, 
the 
> lion's share of my outside work is  digital at 100.
> If you give 800 enough exposure, the grain is not at  all  objectionable.
+++++++++++++++++++++++
What differences do you  see with Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 800, Fujicolor 
Portrait NPZ 800 Professional,  and Fujicolor Press 800?

One of my main issues with Portra is any speed  over 160NC and the grain 
begins to really show, thus a recent switch back to  chrome emulsions.  However, I 
still prefer the wider latitude of the  print film, as well as the more 
pastel color rendition.

I have found  the 100 to 160 speed films to be too slow for use in many 
candid portrait  scenarios without flash.  Shooting with the Noct wideopen @ 1/4 
second is  just too long for me to handhold with decent results.  If I could get 
 away from using the flash, have good color rendition and as little grain as  
possible, I' be a happy  camper.

Regards,

/Mitch