Just let it slide...

[shadowfox]

I always wanted to do this, pair the XA with a slide film.

Now, I often mentioned that my XA has the affinity to 200ASA films, so I managed to get a 200 ASA Ektachrome... and, ah... read more about it here:

http://nextcoder.net/advalev/zuikography/2007/12/04/let-it-slide/

Teaser:

 

[DougK]

Yes, mine liked slide film, too. The first two shots are on Kodak Elite Chrome 200, the last on Elite Chrome 100:

 

[mackigator]

My XA LOVES slide film!

XA + 400x:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=XA%20and%20400x&w=95742421%40N00

 

[jbf]

I noticed that slide film looks completely different from print. I dont know why but it has a luminosity (even when scanned) that you dont get with print film.

Hell I was using Fuji Sensia slide film and it was gorgeous looking. Really makes me want to shoot more of it.

 

[SolaresLarrave]

You're right... If you routinely shoot slide, C-41 looks dull in comparison.

And Ektachrome 200 is one of the very best there is...

 

[rogue_designer]

If by "luminosity" you mean less tonal range - then sure, I agree. 😉



I keed!

They do have a different look. I pick what to use depending on the look I want to achieve in a given situation. (when I have the luxury of pre-planning, obviously).

 

[Trius]

What is "pre-planning"? I'm not even familiar with planning, but if I could pre-plan I might actually get things done according to a plan that was determined before I had to actually do the work of planning. 😀 😀 😀

Will: My XA has been getting little use lately, I don't know why. But I have a fair amount of Elitechrome 100 in the fridge, so that will go in next. Unless I put in some K64.

 

[shadowfox]

Wow guys, nice slide pictures. And good comments on the quality of the slide film. I'm definitely in love with it.

Doug, is that gollum on the third one? 😀

Clark, that photo of the young lady and the dog is a hoot!!!

Earl, pre-planning to me occurs less than a minute before loading a film 😛

Next time I'll try 400ASA slide, I think I'll still be happy with the grainless and sparkle quality.

 

[agi]

Well Will you've just inspired me to use slides on my XA & XA4. Never even considered it until I saw these.. Thanks!

 

[grainy_shadows]

abit off topic: i shot heaps of slides in hong kong using a mjuII, they turned out great!!! amazing what these lil cameras can do

 

[shadowfox]

John, you'll do magic with your XA with slide 🙂

grainy_shadows, you gave me an idea, I'll try a slide film on my Yashica T3, hmmm...

 

[grainy_shadows]

John, you'll do magic with your XA with slide 🙂

grainy_shadows, you gave me an idea, I'll try a slide film on my Yashica T3, hmmm...

thanks =) hope to see some pics when u do though, doesnt the t3 have a zeiss lens on it??

 

[shadowfox]

thanks =) hope to see some pics when u do though, doesnt the t3 have a zeiss lens on it??

Yes it does 🙂
My first taste of what the T* coating is capable of.