Need color film advice.

klownshed said:

I'd take a flash, at least as a backup. I normally dislike flash but a bounced bit of fill from an Olympus T32 would help out a lot as even 800 is a bit slow indoors IMHO.

For B&W I'd push HP5+ or Tri-X to 1600.

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bvy said:

Have you considered Superia 1600? I think you might be splitting hairs between the two films you mentioned.

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Jarin Blaschke said:

As a cinematographer, and thus lighting designer, Portra 400 and 800, with fast lens without flash. Unless you're in a studio set-up, a flash is the worst light possible. Atmosphere killer. Move yourself to where the light direction works, as opposed to simply watering down what is there and filling in with a hard, unnatural light source.

J

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chassis said:

One emulsion means one type of film per shoot/event. For clients I typically shoot Portra 400 or Ektar, but not both on the same shoot. It maintains a consistent look and feel among the images.

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Hubigpielover said:

When I didn't think anyone was responding, I went ahead and ordered Porta 800 which I can always use somewhere. Never have too much film. It wasn't wasted because I did bring my new Minolta Autocord and the drive from Baton Rouge to Marksville has a lot of good scenery. It is a weird trying to focus but practice practice practice.

Once again thanks and sorry.

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ME Super said:

You won't regret the Portra 800. It's some good stuff. I've shot Christmas photos in available light and they turned out well. Shot my nephew's high school graduation with it on Sunday (again, available light). Should have photos back from the lab tomorrow.

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