Exposing in cross-processing

[elmartinj]

I got some Ektachrome (expired) 100 as a gift. The guy who gave them to me told me to rate at 200 ASA. I really don't understand why to do this (but listened to him and got cool enough results). I tend to think the frames I shot leaning more towards a 120 ASA speed were a little muddier. Any thoughts on why might this have hapenned? I'm a little confused because many people sugest (online) to overexpose expired E-6 rolls a little, and I don't really know whose advice to follow in other emulsions further cases, I'm getting some Provia in a few days.

 

[WilmarcoImaging]

Hello elmartinj. Can you post the images for comparison? It will be easier for people to give suggestions.

 

[bvy]

Provia cross processes more easily than Ektachrome -- less saturation, and the contrast isn't out of control. I believe your source might have had that same experience, and thought to underexpose the film slightly (his suggestion of 200) to compensate. Personally, I think you're better off underdeveloping -- pulling the film at say 2:45 instead of 3:15 -- than underexposing. Will you be printing or scanning the resulting negatives?

 

[elmartinj]

Provia cross processes more easily than Ektachrome -- less saturation, and the contrast isn't out of control. I believe your source might have had that same experience, and thought to underexpose the film slightly (his suggestion of 200) to compensate. Personally, I think you're better off underdeveloping -- pulling the film at say 2:45 instead of 3:15 -- than underexposing. Will you be printing or scanning the resulting negatives?

Hello elmartinj. Can you post the images for comparison? It will be easier for people to give suggestions.

Provia cross processes more easily than Ektachrome -- less saturation, and the contrast isn't out of control. I believe your source might have had that same experience, and thought to underexpose the film slightly (his suggestion of 200) to compensate. Personally, I think you're better off underdeveloping -- pulling the film at say 2:45 instead of 3:15 -- than underexposing. Will you be printing or scanning the resulting negatives?

Scanning as of now, I'll post to flickr and send a link when done