meatboy Posted March 19, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, I am attending a wedding in a weeks time of a good friend. I am taking my MP and cron 50mm and well as another camera or two. I am NOT the "offical photog" thank goodness, so nothing is expected of me, but what would you recommend I should use in the MP to get some casual pics for my friends to add to their memories of the day? Should I load 400 ASA B/W just to be different to the flock of digitals that will be there or use something else film wise? I have a flash gun I can take but I'd really rather not use it. Thoughts on film speed and type of film? Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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earleygallery Posted March 19, 2007 Share #2 Posted March 19, 2007 You will get many different responses to this one! Don't load yourself down with gear though you're there to enjoy yourself! As you're not the official photographer then why not shoot B&W as you say. Maybe use conventional B&W film too like FP4 or Tri X and get a selection of the best images printed up for them. Colour - I'd choose something like Portra NC or Fuji Pro. I'd also suggest to take loads of candid photos at the reception - you might find a P&S with built in flash easier for this as it will be quicker than checking the exposure/distance with flash on the MP (assuming its indoors of course). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilliamsphotography Posted March 19, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 19, 2007 I shoot weddings. I use film and digital. The ISO 400 C-41 B&W films are a good choice to offer your friend something different than the hired professonal. The Kodak version tends to be a bit less contrasy than the Ilford version. So, outdoors in bright light the Kodak works well, and in flat light the Illford comes into it's own. The difference is slight, so if you just want one film type, either will do. If you want to get some color stuff, Kodak Portra NC 400 is a good choice. Same ISO as the B&W so screw-ups are less likely : -) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted March 19, 2007 I'd also suggest to take loads of candid photos at the reception - you might find a P&S with built in flash easier for this as it will be quicker. Thanks James, I've got a Contax T3 also that goes on a belt quite easily and is very unobtrusive. Good idea! Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted March 19, 2007 I shoot weddings. I use film and digital. The ISO 400 C-41 B&W films are a good choice to offer your friend something different than the hired professonal. The Kodak version tends to be a bit less contrasy than the Ilford version. So, outdoors in bright light the Kodak works well, and in flat light the Illford comes into it's own. The difference is slight, so if you just want one film type, either will do. If you want to get some color stuff, Kodak Portra NC 400 is a good choice. Same ISO as the B&W so screw-ups are less likely : -) Marc, Thanks for the confirmation, sounds like 400ASA is a safer bet than trying to go all out with 100ASA for finer grain. Looking at the weather forecast it looks like it will be cool and overcast but Adelaide light is very harsh even on overcast/cloudy days so not sure quite which way to go here so perhaps the Illford? Should be lots of fun. Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusion Circle Posted March 19, 2007 Share #6 Posted March 19, 2007 Colour: Fuji Pro 160S B&W: Kodak Tri-X, shoot it at 200 ISO, use a yellow filter at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted March 19, 2007 Share #7 Posted March 19, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Tim, I've done this a few times, but like you not the official photographer. I normally take a pocketful or two of Tri-X or HP5, my M6TTL and my 35 lux and 75 lux. If you're taking photos in Church, you'll appreciate the extra stop; you might need it as well in the evening, if you're taking available light shots. Definitely a yellow or orange filter for outdoor pics as well. Good luck, Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted March 19, 2007 Share #8 Posted March 19, 2007 Tim, The advice given above is pretty much on the money. I would have some faster and slower film in my pocket as well. If you are confident of finishing a roll reasonable fast, use say 400ISO at the home (if you go there), 800, or push an enire roll of 400 in the church, unless it is very well lit. 100 ISO outside the church, weather permitting. At the reception, indoors with dim lighting, consider 800 or pushed 400 again. If that all sounds to fiddly for you, stick to 400 ISO all round. I am assuming you are only using the f2 Cron you referred to. Working as a 'free' agent you can have a ball. Just have plenty of film. Nothing worse than running out half way through the reception. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted March 23, 2007 Share #9 Posted March 23, 2007 I used to Weddings for a living in Graduate School. I only shot one in B&W and it is just not the format for a wedding. I prefer Kodachrome which has yielded the most gorgeus wedding photos you ever saw. I am doing my best friends wedding in June but not as the offcial photographer. I will use Ecktacrome Type B 160 indoors with M7 and M6 with a Nikon and 300mm in the balcony. For the rest of the wedding, it will be Kodacrome 64 with strobe indoors and no strobe outdoors.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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