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ganzosrevenge · 05/02/12, 17:11

I want to try slidefilm in my Leicaflex SL. I don't like fuji stuff (looks too cartoony for me) and i want to be able to get the most out of my 'cron. I have heard that slide film has less grain than even the best print film, and I like how kodak comes out in print. What could i expect from slide film instead of print film?

ie: granularity, contrast, detail, dynamic range of colors, etc., and will it help to bring out the best in my L-Flex?

Jason

Joachim123 · 05/02/12, 17:50

I usually use Kodak 100G an excellent slide film. Also recommended in Agfa Precisa 100 and Fuji Velvia 50.

kokoshawnuff · 05/02/12, 20:54

+1 for the 100G which produces some of the most natural colors I've seen in any film.

I'd also suggest trying the 100VS; a really brilliant looking film

Schnitzer · 05/02/12, 21:00

I second the vote for Agfa Precisa. Has a slightly different color pallete than Kodak slide film with more pleasing reds and blues, in my opinion

CalArts 99 · 05/02/12, 23:40

Transparency film always looks good in its virgin form (and especially with the light illuminating it from behind.) But what are you going to do with it? Project it on a wall? Once you change it into something else (scanning, post processing, printing, etc..) then it gets transformed. And it can be transformed into a wide variety of looks (some good and some not so good.)

Normally, the choice of film type also depends on final output.

ganzosrevenge · 06/02/12, 02:21

I want to try it to see the difference in digital prints that I get from print film v. slide film. And I want to see how it looks in prints. It's an experiment.

Jason

Steve Lane · 07/02/12, 13:41

Another vote for Kodak's E100 G and VS films - I have been using them for years and love the results.

stunsworth · 07/02/12, 13:47

If you don't like 'cartoony' colours I doubt that Velvia - in any of its guises - will be something you'd like. I'd start with the Kodak films or Fuji Provia.

ganzosrevenge · 07/02/12, 14:30

I don't like cartoon colors / HDR colors. I like a more subdued look, particularly if it's natural. (Ironically, I like ADOX CMS 20 microfilm, which through the showing of detail pops everything)

Jason

Michael Geschlecht · 07/02/12, 15:23

Hello Jason,

Welcome to the Forum,

There used to be this film called "Kodachrome" in ISO 64/19 & ISO 25/15 you might have liked.

Best Regards,

Michael

08/02/12, 01:29

Pity you don't like Fuji. I find Fuji Provia 100F to be about the most accurate / neutral for colour rendition and extremely fine grained and sharp.

parasko · 15/02/12, 11:56

+1...

Provia 100F is THE slide film!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Jenkin

Pity you don't like Fuji. I find Fuji Provia 100F to be about the most accurate / neutral for colour rendition and extremely fine grained and sharp.

stunsworth · 15/02/12, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by parasko

Provia 100F is THE slide film!

I used to use it when I was shooting film, but always thought the shadows were too blue.

andybarton · 15/02/12, 12:05

Astia (RIP) was THE slide film if you wanted neutral colours, fine grain and the easiest scan.

ganzosrevenge · 15/02/12, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by andybarton

Astia (RIP) was THE slide film if you wanted neutral colours, fine grain and the easiest scan.

Funny you mention Astia. I think the photo lab near me has a quantity of it in like sets of 10 or 20 rolls in their little mini-fridge. I'll go inquire about it.

Jason

andybarton · 15/02/12, 17:49

If it was the last batch and it's been looked after properly, it should be fine, but make sure you use and process it quickly

wizard · 16/02/12, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Jenkin

Pity you don't like Fuji. I find Fuji Provia 100F to be about the most accurate / neutral for colour rendition and extremely fine grained and sharp.

Exactly my perception as well. And whoever complains that this film tends to be blueish in certain situations is denying the fact that the light itself does tend to be blueish in those situations.

Andy

sender · 18/02/12, 01:28

Having been a Kodachrome user since the days of X, I lamented Kodak's discontinuation of K25 and 64. However, I tried a couple of Fujichromes, and have to agree that Provia 100F is a good Kodachrome replacement. I have used it on several trips, and have been pleased with the results.

xalo · 18/02/12, 09:18

Since Kodachrome and Astia got discontinued, I turned to Provia 100F, too. Depending on the lab you will be using, the film can also be pushed a stop (perhaps a tad more contrasty then). Colours appear quite consistent also with the Provia 400X, which is a great low light option.
Cheers,
Alexander

SteveYork · 20/02/12, 22:09

Ektachome 100G or Elite Chrome, which was discontinued last year but still on the shelves. Good camera, the SL.


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05/02/12, 17:11	#1 (permalink)
ganzosrevenge Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 13/02/11 Location: Hewlett, NY Posts: 127	Slide film I want to try slidefilm in my Leicaflex SL. I don't like fuji stuff (looks too cartoony for me) and i want to be able to get the most out of my 'cron. I have heard that slide film has less grain than even the best print film, and I like how kodak comes out in print. What could i expect from slide film instead of print film? ie: granularity, contrast, detail, dynamic range of colors, etc., and will it help to bring out the best in my L-Flex? Jason

05/02/12, 17:50	#2 (permalink)
Joachim123 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 01/02/09 Posts: 255	Re: Slide film I usually use Kodak 100G an excellent slide film. Also recommended in Agfa Precisa 100 and Fuji Velvia 50.

05/02/12, 20:54	#3 (permalink)
kokoshawnuff Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 29/12/10 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 867	Re: Slide film +1 for the 100G which produces some of the most natural colors I've seen in any film. I'd also suggest trying the 100VS; a really brilliant looking film

05/02/12, 21:00	#4 (permalink)
Schnitzer Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 18/11/10 Posts: 12	Re: Slide film I second the vote for Agfa Precisa. Has a slightly different color pallete than Kodak slide film with more pleasing reds and blues, in my opinion

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05/02/12, 23:40	#5 (permalink)
CalArts 99 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 06/08/11 Posts: 822	Re: Slide film Transparency film always looks good in its virgin form (and especially with the light illuminating it from behind.) But what are you going to do with it? Project it on a wall? Once you change it into something else (scanning, post processing, printing, etc..) then it gets transformed. And it can be transformed into a wide variety of looks (some good and some not so good.) Normally, the choice of film type also depends on final output.

06/02/12, 02:21	#6 (permalink)
ganzosrevenge Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 13/02/11 Location: Hewlett, NY Posts: 127	Re: Slide film I want to try it to see the difference in digital prints that I get from print film v. slide film. And I want to see how it looks in prints. It's an experiment. Jason

07/02/12, 13:41	#7 (permalink)
Steve Lane Benutzer Join Date: 24/08/11 Posts: 39	Re: Slide film Another vote for Kodak's E100 G and VS films - I have been using them for years and love the results.

07/02/12, 13:47	#8 (permalink)
stunsworth Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 30/09/02 Location: Manchester Posts: 19,591	Re: Slide film If you don't like 'cartoony' colours I doubt that Velvia - in any of its guises - will be something you'd like. I'd start with the Kodak films or Fuji Provia. __________________ Steve Website Flickr Twitter

07/02/12, 14:30	#9 (permalink)
ganzosrevenge Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 13/02/11 Location: Hewlett, NY Posts: 127	Re: Slide film I don't like cartoon colors / HDR colors. I like a more subdued look, particularly if it's natural. (Ironically, I like ADOX CMS 20 microfilm, which through the showing of detail pops everything) Jason

07/02/12, 15:23	#10 (permalink)
Michael Geschlecht Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 02/03/10 Posts: 2,764	Re: Slide film Hello Jason, Welcome to the Forum, There used to be this film called "Kodachrome" in ISO 64/19 & ISO 25/15 you might have liked. Best Regards, Michael

08/02/12, 01:29	#11 (permalink)
Paul Jenkin Gast Posts: n/a	Re: Slide film Pity you don't like Fuji. I find Fuji Provia 100F to be about the most accurate / neutral for colour rendition and extremely fine grained and sharp.

15/02/12, 12:05	#14 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: 21/06/06 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53°17.5'N, 03°05'W Posts: 24,732	Re: Slide film Astia (RIP) was THE slide film if you wanted neutral colours, fine grain and the easiest scan. __________________ Andy Any comment here is just my opinion. Yours may differ. Any comment posted in a dark red bold font is posted as a Moderator Website: 1st April 2013 Blog: "Still My Turn This Year": 30th April 2013 __________________________________________________ Leica User Forum Book 2012 for AICR Charity still available

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andybarton Moderator Join Date: 21/06/06 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53°17.5'N, 03°05'W Posts: 24,732	Re: Slide film If it was the last batch and it's been looked after properly, it should be fine, but make sure you use and process it quickly __________________ Andy Any comment here is just my opinion. Yours may differ. Any comment posted in a dark red bold font is posted as a Moderator Website: 1st April 2013 Blog: "Still My Turn This Year": 30th April 2013 __________________________________________________ Leica User Forum Book 2012 for AICR Charity still available

18/02/12, 01:28	#18 (permalink)
sender Benutzer Join Date: 12/01/07 Posts: 36	Re: Slide film Having been a Kodachrome user since the days of X, I lamented Kodak's discontinuation of K25 and 64. However, I tried a couple of Fujichromes, and have to agree that Provia 100F is a good Kodachrome replacement. I have used it on several trips, and have been pleased with the results.

18/02/12, 09:18	#19 (permalink)
xalo Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 07/05/07 Location: Paris Posts: 359	AW: Slide film Since Kodachrome and Astia got discontinued, I turned to Provia 100F, too. Depending on the lab you will be using, the film can also be pushed a stop (perhaps a tad more contrasty then). Colours appear quite consistent also with the Provia 400X, which is a great low light option. Cheers, Alexander

20/02/12, 22:09	#20 (permalink)
SteveYork Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 15/07/06 Posts: 833	Re: Slide film Ektachome 100G or Elite Chrome, which was discontinued last year but still on the shelves. Good camera, the SL. __________________ www.flickr.com/photos/filmforlife/

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