stratocaster89 Posted August 1, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 1, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello! This is my first post on this forum, but I've been a frequent reader for quite some time! I have found many good reads here! Anyway, I'm a big fan and a, more or less, fanatic user of Kodak Tri-X that I use for street shots and more. But I wonder if you could recommend a color film that you really like to use. I've tried out the Kodak Ektar 100, for instance, but is there a faster film that has good colors and can be used pretty much all round? /Jonas from Sweden Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 1, 2010 Posted August 1, 2010 Hi stratocaster89, Take a look here Color films you recommend?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted August 1, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 1, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Try some Fuji 400H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richam Posted August 1, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 1, 2010 My steady favorite is KODAK PORTRA 160VC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted August 1, 2010 Share #4 Posted August 1, 2010 My steady favorite is KODAK PORTRA 160VC +1. Why not try the 400 version. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgray Posted August 1, 2010 Share #5 Posted August 1, 2010 I love Portra. 400NC and 400VC are wonderful films. Those are my everyday color films. The 160VC, 160NC, and 800 are great too, but I find ISO 400 more flexible for my needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster89 Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted August 1, 2010 Thank you, guys! Now I have some options to try out and evaluate! /Jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPS Posted August 2, 2010 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Jonas, For some additional suggestions you might conduct a forum search on the thread title "color film" - I seem to recall this topic's been discussed several times in the recent past. Also, welcome to the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted August 2, 2010 Share #8 Posted August 2, 2010 When shooting film, I pretty much solely use pushed BW film @ ISO1600 − 3200, sometimes 6400. With color film, I am a snap shooter, pulling through ISO200 Fuji Superia rolls. I never really liked the Superia for the colors and the speed. What would be the Tri X 400 equivalent in color - usable @ ISO400 - ISO 1600, good toned down colors up to ISO 800 and nice shadows up to 800? Can color film be pushed as simple, as TriX? Can every lab do it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruhayat Posted August 2, 2010 Share #9 Posted August 2, 2010 My steady favorite is KODAK PORTRA 160VC Yep. Portra VC for me, too. NC for portraits. Portra is pretty much my standard colour film nowadays. Would also recommend Fuji Professional 800Z for low light. For snapshots I've discovered Fuji Superia 200 pulled to 160 is very nice on my M6 with 90mm Summicron lens. It's about half the price of the Portra where I live. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun Posted August 2, 2010 Share #10 Posted August 2, 2010 Another vote for Portra 400NC. Until recently I shot Fuji Superia (and before that Press) almost exclusively in the 400 and 800 speeds. BUt Portra is a much more subtle film with gorgeous colour rendition and beautiful response to light. It scans wonderfully, too. I like the 400 variant for its speed and the grain gives it a bit of bite and texture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster89 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted August 2, 2010 Jonas, For some additional suggestions you might conduct a forum search on the thread title "color film" - I seem to recall this topic's been discussed several times in the recent past. Also, welcome to the forum. Thanks, I will take a look! When shooting film, I pretty much solely use pushed BW film @ ISO1600 − 3200, sometimes 6400.With color film, I am a snap shooter, pulling through ISO200 Fuji Superia rolls. I never really liked the Superia for the colors and the speed. What would be the Tri X 400 equivalent in color - usable @ ISO400 - ISO 1600, good toned down colors up to ISO 800 and nice shadows up to 800? Can color film be pushed as simple, as TriX? Can every lab do it? I think 400 is what I'm looking for in a color film, if I really need that extra speed I will go directly to the Tri X and push it! And it's so easy to develop by your self at home. Color film is tricky... But I still wonder the same thing, can color be pushed as easily? /Jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfage Posted August 2, 2010 Share #12 Posted August 2, 2010 My steady favorite is KODAK PORTRA 160VC I'm with you. I like Portra but I prefer NC. I work with a lot of rusted and degraded surfaces so the VC is a bit too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted August 2, 2010 Share #13 Posted August 2, 2010 Kodak Portra, pick your flavor, 160,400,800, VC or NC.. If you wand more saruration, the new Ektar 100. NC is low contrast/color saturation, VC a little more. These are pro color films. Balance against the paper your lab uses. If you scan, then use NC and fix with photoshop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted August 2, 2010 Share #14 Posted August 2, 2010 Kodak Portra, pick your flavor, 160,400,800, VC or NC.. If you wand more saruration, the new Ektar 100. NC is low contrast/color saturation, VC a little more. These are pro color films. Balance against the paper your lab uses. If you scan, then use NC and fix with photoshop. Thanks Tobey - very useful advice! Looks like I have to look for some 400 and 800 Portra NC then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rulnacco Posted August 2, 2010 Share #15 Posted August 2, 2010 When shooting film, I pretty much solely use pushed BW film @ ISO1600 − 3200, sometimes 6400.With color film, I am a snap shooter, pulling through ISO200 Fuji Superia rolls. I never really liked the Superia for the colors and the speed. What would be the Tri X 400 equivalent in color - usable @ ISO400 - ISO 1600, good toned down colors up to ISO 800 and nice shadows up to 800? Can color film be pushed as simple, as TriX? Can every lab do it? Sounds like, if that's your style, you need to get your hands on some Fuji Pro 800Z. Excellent, punchy (but not OTT) colours, minimal grain. You could shoot it at 400 and still get excellent results (I usually rate it a little slower than 800), and I've pushed it to 1600 and gotten quite satisfactory images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted August 2, 2010 Share #16 Posted August 2, 2010 +1 on Andy, Fuji Pro 400H. Has the speed, colour balance and fine grain. My labs seem to fall down on scanning/printing Kodak films compared to Fuji. The Ektar 100 which has rave reviews was a major disappointment to me. There is no substitute for a bit of testing yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted August 2, 2010 Share #17 Posted August 2, 2010 I got some films back today. First is Ektar 100. Second (indoors) is Portra 160 NC. Pete Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/127462-color-films-you-recommend/?do=findComment&comment=1394750'>More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted August 3, 2010 Share #18 Posted August 3, 2010 :D:D:D. Cracker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbbeyFoto Posted August 4, 2010 Share #19 Posted August 4, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Try some Fuji 400H I second that Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_A_Z Posted August 7, 2010 Share #20 Posted August 7, 2010 Ive never tried Portras but have tried Ektar. I love Ektar! The colors are nice! Since everyone is recommending Portra, ill definately will have to try Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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