littleearth
Well-known
They've been selling Agfa Vista and Fuji C200 for years. It's a decent film for everyday use !
ravilamir
Well-known
Thanks Huss!
David Hughes
David Hughes
Hi,
It worries me that we say "everyday" and "snapshots" and so imply something. But what? I'm quite happy to use it all the time but I seldom print beyond (roughly*) 8" x 12".
Has anyone found something wrong with it that is purely caused by the film and not by exposure etc?
Regards, David
* Meaning printing on A4 which is 210 x 297 mm.
It worries me that we say "everyday" and "snapshots" and so imply something. But what? I'm quite happy to use it all the time but I seldom print beyond (roughly*) 8" x 12".
Has anyone found something wrong with it that is purely caused by the film and not by exposure etc?
Regards, David
* Meaning printing on A4 which is 210 x 297 mm.
Michael Markey
Veteran
Its ok , if you like colour neg film.
I tend to use digital for colour .
This was shot with a Canon 50/1.8.
I tend to use digital for colour .
This was shot with a Canon 50/1.8.
ronnies
Well-known
Poundland in Newington have stacks but I didn't see any at Meadowbank. Not looked in the other Edinburgh stores yet.
Ronnie
Ronnie
Huss
Veteran
I've tuned out those remarks David, as all the poor results that I have seen are from user error.
I think there is a psychology at play here, driven by the mfg.'s marketing departments. If you are a pro photographer - or imagine yourself to be - cheap stuff is barely ok but you need to use the expensive stuff.
Another example, shot yesterday, using this film:
Maybe the problem is that because it is cheap people are not taking any care in their subject matter, composition, exposure etc because they automatically assume it is disposable and so do not take any care in the process?
And if that is the case, why are they then bothering?
Huss
Veteran
Michael Markey
Veteran
Nice shots Huss.
Huss
Veteran
Thanks Michael!
Nigel Meaby
Well-known
I can recommend Snaps. I use them regularly. Great, reliable service on C41, and E6 the last time I was there.
rolfe
Well-known
Here is one in good sunlight, Nikon F, 85mm. Things that C200 does not do well: Underexposure, mixed lighting, and dull overcast lighting. Grain is as would be expected for an ISO 200 film.
Beaver and Extra by rolfe, on Flickr
Beaver and Extra by rolfe, on Flickr
Huss
Veteran
ravilamir
Well-known
Hi,
When I used "snapshots" was to respect those that say they will not touch this film as they perceive it as being cheap and therefore lacking quality.
That perception is far from truth as Huss pointed out and the sample I posted above shows it is still a very good film.
I like it for its qualities and character.
If Lucky Super Colour 100 film was still being produced, that's what I would use. Its pastel colours suits me.
Vista+ 200/Fuji C200 has more punchier colours.
These days, it is the only colour film I use until Ferrania comes up with new films.
And I'm looking forward to them.
Today's colour films are very good, it is just some are cheaper than others.
A note on availability: most Poundland shops were out of film after Xmas. They were waiting for the distributor to have them by mid February.
They have now new, fresh film.
My local shop in East London has just received stock dated to 03/2017.
Filzkoeter
stray animal
It's a nice sharp film with lovely colors... it's propably the same film you can get in drug-stores in Germany (3 Films for under 3€)
MickH
Well-known
Its ok , if you like colour neg film.
I tend to use digital for colour .
This was shot with a Canon 50/1.8.
I always liked the results you got (get?) from this film Michael. And Filzkoeter's photograph of the guitar player reminds me of the lovely muted greens.
I have several rolls in the fridge & must get using it when the light picks up.
lxmike
M2 fan.
At the bottom of my street is a pound shop but as l do not go in it l could not remember if it was a Poundland, or everything is a pound, l live in a Victorian town house just off the main street, not a posh shop but very handy for the shops, anyway l digress, on reading this thread l ran the 200 yards to the bottom of my street and low and behold ....its a Poundland, 'get on with it', l hear you shout, well a bit of a search and low and behold tucked away a bunch of 35mm film......and so l bought some to try out with my newly arrived Leitz Summar........this could produce some interesting shots l will let you know how l get on
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lxmike
M2 fan.
Fiver for a pint ...good grief.
Hi Ronnie ...yes one of the girls from the stable yard is up your way at uni ...she says its dark
Last time I was in Edinburgh a pint was at London prices too.
I still haven`t recovered from the 80 shilling heavy at the Diggers
the diggers now that brings back happy memories
lxmike
M2 fan.
Blackpool must be an amazing place to shoot, all the trams and bright lights, the Tower etc
Huss
Veteran
It's a nice sharp film with lovely colors... it's propably the same film you can get in drug-stores in Germany (3 Films for under 3€)
Lovely shot with really nice tones. Taken as can be quite clearly seen in muted light.
People, I think it is quite obvious now that this stuff is great. Buy it while you can still get it so cheap!
David Hughes
David Hughes
Thanks folks, this is turning into an interesting thread.
BTW, no one commented on the Guiness at 1/1d or just over 5p in that new money...
Regards, David
BTW, no one commented on the Guiness at 1/1d or just over 5p in that new money...
Regards, David