 Joy Fender |
Advice on using TMAX films Tonight I purchased one roll of TMAX 100 and TMAX 400. What I plan to do is photograph my daughter (age 7) playing dress up in my wedding gown, outside, with late-day (after 6:00) sun for lighting. Would anyone care to recommend some settings for these films? I have a Rebel 2000. Joy
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Jeff S. Kennedy |
With all negative films, it is a good idea to err on the side of overexposure. Other than that, experiment. Try exposing them normally, then 1 stop under, 1 stop over, 2 stops over. See what you like. Film is like any other piece of equipment you own. You have to learn how to use it. And each film has its own characteristics and your results will not be the same as mine because we use different equipment with their own unique characteristics.
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John A. Lind |
Joy, In addition to the experiments Jeff suggested, try doing this with some Kodak Tri-X Pan after shooting the TMax. Tri-X is grainier with a "timeless" look to it (the grain is soft), very wide latitude, and very smooth grayscale. -- John
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Joy Fender |
Thanks John and Jeff! I've gotten back my two rolls of TMAX and am thrilled w/the results, if I don't say so myself :-) I definitely need some practice with the TMAX 100...many of the shots were underexposed. I also need to re-iterate what is written on this site and elsewhere: finding a good lab/processor is so important. I've found "the one" for me and I can't believe how much happier I am with these pictures! Thanks again....
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