What film for neon?

[athanasius80]

Ok guys, I'm going up to Spokane this weekend where there are random old neon signs still on the buildings. What 35mm or 120 film would handle neon lights after dark especially well? I prefer print but am not averse to slide. Thanks.

 

[Dave Parker]

I have always used, just regular old ISO 100 or 200 to shoot Neon(both Kodak and Fuji), I don't know of any special film that you need to use. Make sure you have a steady hand, as the neon only comes out a bit after dusk.

Dave

 

[Jeremy]

Chris, my first suggestion was going to be Efke100 because of the ability to contract, but then I realized you wanted color

I like Kodak 400UC which is available at most Wal-Marts in 35mm at 3rolls/$12. It's also fantastic in 120. Bright, punchy colors with low grain and good latitude.

 

[jd callow]

I would use 100t, 100uc or possibly reala. I would use film that won't block-up quickly in the highlights and yet has punch. 400uc would also work as would NPZ, but why use a faster film if your going to be using a tripod?

 

[JBrunner]

Robert must be busy, so I'll go ahead and plug Velvia for him.

 

[pharquarx]

Kodak 64T - EPY

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

Fuji NPS or NPH for a color neg film.

 

[Bob Carnie]

Fuji neonpan

 

[Papa Tango]

Kodachrome...

 

[blow]

kodak portra NC - 35mm its really good with night lights