First and last kodachrome on the way

[innerimager]

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I've only been shooting B&W on my film Ms, and never have shot color film, (I'm a digital shooter only who worked back to film). I couldn't resist experiencing the iconic Kodachrome for myself, and just bought 10 rolls from a fellow on photo.net. Plan to bring them to Jackson Hole/Yellowstone in June and shoot them all. Can't wait. Any advise on how best to meter it and where to get it developed (Dwanes only?) appreciated. best...Peter

[Shadow Blaster]

I'm working my way thru 75 rolls of Kodachrome 64 and went to Yellowstone & Tetons last fall. To answer your question, Dwayne's is the only processing lab left. I take my rolls to my local Wal-Mart and they send it to Wayne's. Csts me $6.88 per 36 exposure roll. In Yellowstone & Tetons I metered it at ASA 80 instead of the stated 64 on the film. With the bright light you'll experience out there it works much better; when I have shot it at 64 it appeared washed out to me. Hope this helps and have fun with a true classic.

 

Best wishes,

 

John S.

[innerimager]

Thanks John, can't ask for better advise than that! best....Peter

[twittle]

I concur. Better results are generally to be had when shooting at 80, though I've had good results at 64 when not in direct sun. I shot a couple of rolls last Summer at the very locations you'll be visiting: truly spectacular scenery.

[Xmas]

Unless you are experienced with it and the meter, bracket +- 1/2 stop.

 

If you have a mono pod or tripod use - if the scene is static, Kodachrome 25 was a real good test of lens performance/technique, even 64 is hard.

 

Noel

[Lazzaros]

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[innerimager]

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My rolls arrived today. Should I keep them in the freezer? And thanks for the additional suggestions.....Peter

[tobey bilek]

Best you test your meters and shutters so you don`t come back with a lot of missexpoed film.

 

Tranny film is best done with an incident meter or a spot meter where you know how to place tones.

 

The next thing you will learn is tranny film is designed as a high contrast medium for projection. Color neg scans better. Use an appropiate film for the intended end use.

[wattsy]

tranny film is designed as a high contrast medium for projection. Color neg scans better.

 

Couldn't disagree more.

 

(That said, I'm referring to E6 transparency film - I've always found Kodachrome very difficult to scan satisfactorily.)

[Driver8]

Any advise on how best to meter it and where to get it developed (Dwanes only?) appreciated. best...Peter

I've shot about 150 rolls of Kodachrome in the past year. Still plan to blow through another 100 before December 31st. I tried 10 rolls at ISO 80 but for me it was a shade too underexposed. I think this film is best at 64.

[surfer dude]

I always used to shoot Kodachrome (both 25 & 64) one third stop under (ie rate at 32 and 80). However I've found that with Leica and this last batch of Kodachrome 64 it seems better rated at 64, especially for scanning.