Re: Thoughts from some photographers....

[Shane Trevithick <strevith@ozemail.com.au>]

Peter Homann wrote:

> David Johnson wrote:
>
> > Craig Haber wrote:
> >
> > > I'm interested in the thoughts of rail photographers about the
> > pros/cons
> > > of 400 ISO film.  I've
> >
> > > Do any other photographers have any suggestions/experiences they
> can
> >
> > > share with me?  I
> >
> > I ran off about 20 rolls of 400 ASA film about 5 years ago, and
> > decided
> > to stop using it.  I have found with experimentation that Fuji 200
> ASA
> > 36
> > exposure film is the best for railway photography.  I have now been
> > using
> > it for 5 years and taken about 500 rolls of it.
> >
> > --
> > David Johnson - Rail Services Authority
>
> I have used Fuji 100, 200 and 400 quite a lot, and found no
> significant
> differences between any of them.  The only reason I use the 400 is in
> the middle of winter when the light is generally poorer.  The 400 does
>
> go a little bit grainy, but that is only in *really* low light, when
> sensible photographers should be driving home.
> Cheers,
>
> Peter H
>
> --
> This is not an opinion of the Pichi Richi Railway,
> just the personal comments of the author, who is the Treasurer.
> http://www.prrps.com.au

   I have used Kodak Extapress Professional 100 film for some years and
recently changed to Extapress Multispeed colour negative film.  This can
be changed from 100 to 1000 asa, between shots if necessary, can be
printed by the minilab as normal with no special adjustments and has
stunningly fine grain for such an incredibly versatile film.  The grain
is far less than any other 400 asa film I have seen, at least when it is
rated up to 640 asa.  It is only available in 5 packs, which does make
it difficult to try just one roll, however I would recommend it.