bigdog
Established
I just received a brick of 20 rolls of Fuji Superia 1600 color negative film (35mm) I won on Ebay. The film is dated 3/2007 but was claimed to be stored in cool evironment.
I love the results I get shooting TMAX 3200 rated @ 1250, 1600 ...beautiful grain. I recently purchased a book with many images shot with high speed color film and thought I would try some shooting with high speed color film to achieve that look. I had shot some images many years ago of fireworks with this film and got some interesting results.
So, what do you recommend I rate the film to bring out the most beautiful grain and not compromise color shifting or other factors (images falling apart too rapidly as I enlarge) too much? I know film can lose speed over time but I don't know if that is an issue for recently expired film? Should I just rate it at box speed?
Thanks!
I love the results I get shooting TMAX 3200 rated @ 1250, 1600 ...beautiful grain. I recently purchased a book with many images shot with high speed color film and thought I would try some shooting with high speed color film to achieve that look. I had shot some images many years ago of fireworks with this film and got some interesting results.
So, what do you recommend I rate the film to bring out the most beautiful grain and not compromise color shifting or other factors (images falling apart too rapidly as I enlarge) too much? I know film can lose speed over time but I don't know if that is an issue for recently expired film? Should I just rate it at box speed?
Thanks!
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rogue_designer
Reciprocity Failure
You've got enough rolls there to experiment a little bit.
Personally, I don't like the look of this film at any speed. I'd much rather shoot fuji's 800 press if I need hi-speed c41. Or Provia 400 pushed is even more ideal.
*shrug*
Personally, I don't like the look of this film at any speed. I'd much rather shoot fuji's 800 press if I need hi-speed c41. Or Provia 400 pushed is even more ideal.
*shrug*
ferider
Veteran
Shoot at 1200 or 800 and have it developed at 1600. Superia can take a lot of
"overexposure" but is very picky under-exposed.
Best,
Roland.
"overexposure" but is very picky under-exposed.
Best,
Roland.
ferider
Veteran
rogue_designer said:
Do you rate the 800 Press at 800 ?
Use that one too, but find it has kind of funky colors outdoors. It's also more
expensive, typically.
Thanks,
Roland.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
I used Superia 1600 at ISO 1600 and found it very grainy indeed.
There is still some in stock and I'm thinking of maybe rating it at ISO 800, or so, next time I need a fast film.
As for 'Expiry 2007' I had thought that this was a new film out this year. Mine was unboxed so I don't have an expiry date for it. But then I regularly ignore those dates anyway!
There is still some in stock and I'm thinking of maybe rating it at ISO 800, or so, next time I need a fast film.
As for 'Expiry 2007' I had thought that this was a new film out this year. Mine was unboxed so I don't have an expiry date for it. But then I regularly ignore those dates anyway!
Spider67
Well-known
Got very good results with Kodak VR 400 pushed to 800. But I owe big time to the guy in the shop who made the prints and made the right filter adjustments.
rogue_designer
Reciprocity Failure
ferider said:
Typically I'm not using films like this outdoors - I get funky colors, but in the lighting conditions I'm usually using them (neon, and mercury vapor - being among the primary sources) I couldn't say whether or not it's due to the film.
I typically rate at 800, or if the room's light is particularly wonky, I'll rate at 600 or so, and hope the little extra exposure helps things out.
Provia really has become my new favorite in these conditions though.
bigdog
Established
"I had thought this was a new film out this year"
Maybe this is consumer version...I am almost positive I shot this film 5 or 6 years ago. I think I recall shooting it before in 36 exposure/rolls labeled as a "Professional" film.
It did say "FIFA World Cup Official Film" Germany 2006 and packaged in black canisters...in 24 exposure rolls.
Maybe this is consumer version...I am almost positive I shot this film 5 or 6 years ago. I think I recall shooting it before in 36 exposure/rolls labeled as a "Professional" film.
It did say "FIFA World Cup Official Film" Germany 2006 and packaged in black canisters...in 24 exposure rolls.
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Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Superie 1600 has been out for years but this year they released an improved version. I haven't tried the new one but I shot a lot of the old and it was a lot grainier than the 800 speed Superia.
verybiased
Member
Can these highspeed C-41 films be processed i your everyday minilabs? I really want to try some out.
steamer
Well-known
I've been using fuji natura at around 1000-1200 and getting pretty good results. Does anybody know what the difference is between natura and superia?
willie_901
Veteran
Shoot it fast. This film fogs (gamma rays) quicker than you may expect. I wouldn't hoard it.
The advice you have about exposing at ISO 1200 or 800 is good. Never, ever under expose.
The advice you have about exposing at ISO 1200 or 800 is good. Never, ever under expose.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
verybiased said:
Yes. All C-41 films use the exact same standard negative processing no matter what brand or speed. Unlike black and white films there are no choices in developer....all c-41 developer is the same and all films use the same times and temps. Unlike E-6 (slide film) and black and white, pushing is generally not done with color-neg films.