What film for XPan Trial?

[skimmel]

I am going to rent an Xpan for the weekend and was wondering what film would be best for the tryout. I realize that developing and printing is going to be a bit of a pain, (I plan to just have the film developed without cutting it and then find someone to print and scan for me).

As such, seems like I can choose pretty much any slide or print film that may work best. Probably will be shooting more "street-type" in daylight rather than landscapes.

What films would you all recommend?

Thanks.

 

[egpj]

Go totally "X"! Try out some Ilford Super XP2 400. It is C-41 process so you can take it to your local one hour place and most likely they can scan it economically as well.

 

[Terence T]

XP2 is a great recommendation. And if it's reasonably bright, you could also try Kodak 100VS if you wanted to see how slides come out. Either way, I think a roll of each would be great.

A note about slides... if you're using the kit 45mm lens, you'd probably need the center filter on to prevent further light fall off.

 

[skimmel]

Thanks both of you for the advice.

What about color film. Any recommendations?

 

[Terence T]

Go cheap and good, Superia 200. I like Fuji Press 400 and 800 too.

 

[egpj]

Would not use color negative except in a survival situation. You know, having to be build a fire and using it for fuel. Try Fujifilm Fujichrome Sensia RH 400 Color Slide Film ISO 400. Should give you enough latitude exposure wise.

 

[tamerlin]

XP2 is a great recommendation. And if it's reasonably bright, you could also try Kodak 100VS if you wanted to see how slides come out. Either way, I think a roll of each would be great.

A note about slides... if you're using the kit 45mm lens, you'd probably need the center filter on to prevent further light fall off.

Not if you stop it down enough to require a tripod during broad daylight 😉

 

[BJ Bignell]

Why not just use whatever you normally use, whatever it is you keep on hand? If you're comfortable with a certain film, and you know what to expect from it, there shouldn't be any surprises.

 

[skimmel]

Why not just use whatever you normally use, whatever it is you keep on hand? If you're comfortable with a certain film, and you know what to expect from it, there shouldn't be any surprises.

I agree. I mostly use fujipress 400 and recently XP2. I have no experience scanning film though so am most interested in choosing film based on best scan results (which will be done by a pro lab).

 

[Tom_W]

Would use Whatever is to hand and that you know... that way you have a benchmark..

I use Scala alot and like it...

T

 

[Roger Hicks]

Either your usual film or XP2 -- or if you want to check exposure, evenness of illumination, etc., any cheap tranny film.

Cheers,

Roger

 

[skimmel]

Thanks all for the advice.

 

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