fast slide film for high contrast scenes

[pab]

Folks

Has anyone tested Provia 400F versus E200 pushed to 320 as a fast slide film for very contrasty scenes e.g. narrow medieval streets in noonday sun? I'm thinking of situations where Astia 100F, although good for high contrast scenes, just wouldn't give enough depth of field.

Which do you think would give better flesh tones in this situation?

Per

 

[robert blu]

I did not make the comparisation you suggest. I use on a regular basis provia 400F when I have to work inside with available light and in some occasion Ihad to use it in real sunlight (film already in camera) and I have been surprised in a positive way from results.

 

[JoeFriday]

here are some Provia 400F shots that I took in a similar environment

http://www.flickr.com/photos/theotherbrett/tags/parkcity/

and I've found that Provia gives fairly accurate fleshtones

 

[pab]

Thanks

I'll do some experiments with Provia 400. I find that E200 at 320 holds shadow detail quite well, but Caucasian flesh can turn quite red in the shadows. I'm not finding the colour response very predictable.

Per

 

[Toby]

In that sort of situation the lower contrast of negative film may be preferable. Any particular reason why you don't want to use it?

 

[pab]

Believe it or not, I still give slide shows! I also prefer to scan slides- I get more consistent colour compared to negatives.