Slowest iso film for Budapest in November?

[jpa66]

Thanks to all who replied to my earlier thread on Budapest. The question that I have now is very specific:

What is the slowest speed film that I will be able to realistically shoot in Budapest for the first week of November? I'm planning on taking lots of Tri-x and T-max 400, and would like to take some slower speed film as well. How practical will it be to actually use the slow speed film? My Rollieflex only opens up to 3.5 ( which is what I'll probably be shooting the majority of the time ), and the fastest rangefinder lens I'll have opens up to 1.8 ( Canon Serenar ). I'm bringing some Plus-X regardless, but would love to bring some Adox 50 and possibly some Efke 50. I know that the light won't be too great for the slower speeds, but I'd like to know if those slower speeds are do-able ( without a tripod, naturally ).

Also, while my primary film will be B&W, I always bring a few rolls of color film. I plan on having Portra 400. Any other suggestions for color?

Thanks,
Jan

 

[alfredian]

Efke, KB25 and R25

Efke, KB25 and R25

I use Efke's KB25 and R25 for urban stuff, especially "architecture" - going by Sunny 16 that can be 1/100 at f8 for the Rolleiflex, 1/60 at f11 for the small camera.

I develop it in either Foma RO9 1+40 or D76 1+3. The former is 6 and the latter is 10 minutes at 20'C. Sorry - no examples to show - I lack my own scanner & don't trust shps with the "soft" emulsion.

Even under overcast, losing a stop or two, ISO 25 is quite practical, even without a tripod, though I find myself leaning on signposts at slower speeds.

I would expect that Efke films are a bit more available once you are actually in Eastern Europe. Enjoy the trip- alfredian

Oh, I've used Efke 50 and it's very good, but once you are that slow, go all the way and drop another stop - the 25 is amzing.

 

[Juan Valdenebro]

If you want to shoot wide open you won't be able with 400 unless you use ND filters. Even on overcast days with good light, you couldn't do it with 100. So if you don't want to use selective focus, 400 will be all you need.

Cheers,

Juan

 

[jpa66]

OK, so it sounds like light shouldn't be a problem for slow speed film. I was just concerned that the sun wouldn't be strong enough and/or out long enough to have adequate time to shoot slow speed film.