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Using filters with black and white slide film I recently used the AGFA black and white slide film for the first time which was great. However, as a regular SLR user, I used my organge filter and was wondering if filters can be used with slide film - my prints seem quite dark. It's my first time with b&w slide film, so any pointers greatly appreciated.
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Bob Cammarata |
What did the slides look like? Were they dark too? Filters can be used with slide film but your metering must be done with the filter attached. (Was the whole roll shot with the filter, or only a partial roll?)
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Mark Feldstein |
Interesting Dawn, I didn't know Agfa had a b&w slide film. What's the stock number? Nonetheless, assuming it has about the same panchromatic sensitivity as other b&w films, all the standard b&w filters should be quite usable with b&w negative OR slide film. If your prints are dark, check the density of your negatives. If they look thin, or underexposed, then as Bob suggested, you may need to do a bit more compensating with your camera meter when using a filter, according to the filter factor and then bracketing a bit plus or minus with each scene to ensure you've nailed it. In case you didn't know, the basic black and white filters are: Take it light ;>)
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Jon Close |
>>" I didn't know Agfa had a b&w slide film. What's the stock number?"<< Agfa's b&w slide film is Scala 200x Professional. It is not E-6 process. Like Kodachrome, it requires specialized processing done only at a few labs worldwide. DIY-ers can make b&w slides from Kodak T-Max 100 with the T-MAX 100 Direct Positive Film Developing Outfit.
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Mark Feldstein |
Jon, thanks very much for the Agfa link. I 'preciate it. :>) Mark
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