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Which flim to buy? Please Help. Thanks. Hi I'm a senior in highschool and currently shoot with my Nikon D70 for Yearbook, newspaper, etc. However, I need to shoot film for my photography class (still life, landscapes, not much motion) and I'm using my Nikon N55 SLR. I'm also using Kodak HD 400 film right now and its working alright. Is it any good? What other films should I try? I'm only a student so naturally, the price is a big consideration. Your suggestions will greatly be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Alex Cabrall |
Well, if there isn't any motion, give 100 speed film a try. Its fine grain makes for incredible enlargements. Both kodak and fuji sell 4-packs, but if cost is a BIG consideration, any well-stocked Wall-Mart should sell the Fuji 100 4 packs for about $5, which is a smokin' deal. Be warned: 100 can be quite slow, so the use of a tripod is recommended. I think it's worth it, though. Don't be afraid to experiment. Try out a couple speeds/brands (stay AWAY from store brands), and see what you like.
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Wow thanks for the help. You said Kodak or Fuji 100. Theres so many differnt ones to choose from I'm not really sure which one to buy. This guy from a local camera store said the HD film is pretty good. But can you be more specific as to which Kodak or Fuji films are good. And price isn't that big of a deal. It has to be reasonable though. Any other reccomendations? All of your expert advice really does help out alot. thanks again. -jordan
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
fuji superia is good film. easy to find. 100 dosen't have to have a tripod, only if the shutter speed dictates it.
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Alex Cabrall |
Greg's right, I seemed to have slipped there with the tripod bit. I'm used to shooting in overcast conditions, so I just end up using my tripod more often. If you can get a hand-holdable speed (1/focal length, rounding up to a actual speed), go for it. And I'd also have to agree with greg about Superia 100, I used it to take my family's christmas photos, and they all loved the fine grain and pleasant tones. It's an awesome film. Good luck.
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Thanks you guys! I'm going out to buy the film today. Your in put really helped. Aloha and Mahalo from Hawaii, -jordan
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