gongman5000
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I'm interested in finding out definitively how to expose and develop color negative film to lower the saturation (would also be interested to know how the contrast may be effected for a given method.) I've been searching around various forums and seem to be reading a lot of conflicting information. It seems like neutral color-balanced film is sadly getting phased out by kodak and fujifilm. And with the discontinuation of portra 400nc there is now no more 8x10 400 speed neutral sheet film, discouraging especially since I am about to move into large format.
I've read in one post (forgot where) that, regarding pro 160s (also discontinued) if you over expose by up to 1 stop it will actually get more saturated and then the saturation will decrease if you over expose by 1 1/2 - 2 stops. This sounds a bit fishy/counter-intuitive to me. I've read both that if you over expose you should under develop and also that you should develop normally. etc. etc.
So, I know this is all somewhat dependent on what film you're shooting but in general:
1) at how many stops of over exposure do you start seeing saturation reduction in color negative films?
2) should the processing of the film be pulled or not? (note this would be a request I would put to the lab as I don't do my own processing)
Also, any specific information on portra 800, pro 800z, new portra 400 would be very welcomed.
I've read in one post (forgot where) that, regarding pro 160s (also discontinued) if you over expose by up to 1 stop it will actually get more saturated and then the saturation will decrease if you over expose by 1 1/2 - 2 stops. This sounds a bit fishy/counter-intuitive to me. I've read both that if you over expose you should under develop and also that you should develop normally. etc. etc.
So, I know this is all somewhat dependent on what film you're shooting but in general:
1) at how many stops of over exposure do you start seeing saturation reduction in color negative films?
2) should the processing of the film be pulled or not? (note this would be a request I would put to the lab as I don't do my own processing)
Also, any specific information on portra 800, pro 800z, new portra 400 would be very welcomed.