fursan Posted August 25, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 25, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) First, I would like to thank all you folks for getting me to select the right film for a wedding in manchester, england. I used mostly portra 400 vc and xp2 super. Now, I need your expertise for a trip my wife and I are taking coming november to Nepal. Maximum altitude this trip shall be apprx 4000 mts. weather is expected to be fairly sunny and pleasant ( hopefully!! ) Are there any special pointers you could give me for shooting there? camera kit of an M8 + M7 with a 21/4.5, 28/2, 50/1.4, 90/2.8 shall be carried and shared between myself and my wife. I am falling in love with film, and she with the M8. Any other help will be appreciated. Best regards. p.s unfortunately I am unable to post any wedding pics as the family is very conservative and would not approve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fursan Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted August 25, 2008 Anyone?...Please!! any recommendations for c41 processors in Nepal? Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted August 25, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 25, 2008 fursan i ws there in 2005 with an M6 and a 35&90 lens.It was fine for my needs, we went a bit higher than you are intending to about 5500m. I took mostly Kodak Portra 160 and 400 as well as some Kodachrome 64. It was very bright and used an ND filter a lot during daytime...no need for polarizer! Both the k64 and the Portra came out well.... I did get some of the portra processed in a small shop in Katmandu but it was poorly done, perhaps there are others that are ok but personally I would bring it back home and use your regular lab. whatever you take make sure that you get some early morning shots...the light will seduce you:D Namaste , Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted August 25, 2008 Andy, thanks a lot. this is what i was thinking to pack ( - kodachrome 64 ). I would expect the processing would have improved by now!...no? Salams to you too my friend. fursan i ws there in 2005 with an M6 and a 35&90 lens.It was fine for my needs, we went a bit higher than you are intending to about 5500m. I took mostly Kodak Portra 160 and 400 as well as some Kodachrome 64. ....snip.................. whatever you take make sure that you get some early morning shots...the light will seduce you:D Namaste , Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted August 25, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 25, 2008 I always used Agfa CT18 in the Alps. I found it suited altitude situations better than my regular film which at that time was Kodachrome 25ASA. The late Galen Rowell rated Fuji Velvia 50ASA highly and his pictures were hard to fault- Hope this is of some help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted August 25, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 25, 2008 here a couple that I could find quickly for your reference....k64 and Portra regards andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andym911 Posted August 25, 2008 Share #8 Posted August 25, 2008 and finally the Tengboche Monastry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted August 25, 2008 Hi Kenneth, So nice of you to stop by and respond. My limited knowledge of the place leads me to believe that e46 processing is inadvisable ( or non-existant ) there. Thanks. I always used Agfa CT18 in the Alps. I found it suited altitude situations better than my regular film which at that time was Kodachrome 25ASA. The late Galen Rowell rated Fuji Velvia 50ASA highly and his pictures were hard to fault- Hope this is of some help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted August 25, 2008 Andy, those are excellent, especially mt. everest! Best. one more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted August 26, 2008 Share #11 Posted August 26, 2008 Andy I second the comment great shots. I particularly liked the shot of Tengboche Monastery. As a practicing Tibetan Buddhist for many years it is always good to see auspicious sites. A friend if mine was there in the late 70's with an Olympus OM2n and if I remember rightly Kodachome, I think 25ASA but it might have been 64ASA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted August 26, 2008 Share #12 Posted August 26, 2008 Kenneth and Fursan thanks for your comments. Nepal still holds something mystical..I hope to get back one day soon. andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted August 26, 2008 Share #13 Posted August 26, 2008 Nice pics Andy! My experience has been that a UV or Skylight filter helps. It's very blue up there. I have used Agfa RSX50 (nice and neutral), also Fuji Astia 100F (ditto) and Kodak E100G and GX which are more saturated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted August 26, 2008 Share #14 Posted August 26, 2008 David you are right regarding the filter, thanks also for your kind feedback. Fursan, one thing I can recommend while you are there.Buy some of the local woven Blankets made from Yak's wool.They are very low cost and are simply the warmest blankets you may find. My wife and daughter love them still today in our cold winters here. This charming lady was weaving them and I am happy to have taken her photo.(K64 with an old, old 90 Elmar, if I am not mistaken) Regards Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share #15 Posted August 26, 2008 I am really grateful to all you folks for your patience,advice and pictures. You are a swell bunch of people. Regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijporter Posted August 26, 2008 Share #16 Posted August 26, 2008 B+W recommend a KR 6 filter for use above 2500 metres. However this is most likely based on a Kodak emulsion. If you intend to use a 'warm' film (such as Fuji or one of the 'warmer' Ektachromes), a KR 3 or even a KR 1.5 would probably be fine. Happy trekking! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbylon Posted August 26, 2008 Share #17 Posted August 26, 2008 fursan, i was there last Oct, Nov and for film used reala 100 and Sensia with my m6 and an asph sum 35 and a 15 heliar. Like Andy, I went to 5550mtrs, Kala Patar opposite Everest. I did use a polarizer for some of my shots but mainly nothing. I got all mine processed when I got back. A truly magical place, have a great trip. You can view my efforts with Leica here, Himalaya Leica - a set on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share #18 Posted August 26, 2008 Ian, appreciate your input. Best. B+W recommend a KR 6 filter for use above 2500 metres. However this is most likely based on a Kodak emulsion. If you intend to use a 'warm' film (such as Fuji or one of the 'warmer' Ektachromes), a KR 3 or even a KR 1.5 would probably be fine. Happy trekking! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fursan Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted August 26, 2008 Lovely, lovely catures. makes me want to go now! yes siree..that's the place..kala patar. regards. fursan,i was there last Oct, Nov and for film used reala 100 and Sensia with my m6 and an asph sum 35 and a 15 heliar. Like Andy, I went to 5550mtrs, Kala Patar opposite Everest. I did use a polarizer for some of my shots but mainly nothing. I got all mine processed when I got back. A truly magical place, have a great trip. You can view my efforts with Leica here, Himalaya Leica - a set on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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