Slides v. Negatives for Scanning?

[Denton]

Hi Folks,

I've been scanning BW for a while now with my Epson 750, but would like to add color. I'm wondering about the differences. I tried one roll of Kodak NC160 and found it tough to get the color balanced well. I assume I'll get it eventually, but I'm wondering whether the whole analog to digital route is easier by just shooting slide film. I understand the differences in exposure latitude with slide v. negatives.

Will slide film be easier for scanning and a better workflow? I'd like to do mostly portrait but some landscape too.

Denton

 

[Tim Gray]

It's easier in the sense that you have a reference of what the color 'should be like' since you can look at the slide on a light table. Also, grain is typically finer on slide materials.

In every other sense, I think negative is easier. Better dynamic range and more flexibility. You just need to be comfortable in making some judgement calls in how you want the final color to be.

 

[Roger Hicks]

Slides are easier to sort and find.

Negs are easier to expose and process.

Your choice.

Cheers,

R.