What film to shoot fall color landscapes.

johnny9fingers

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I haven't shot with film (except Polaroid) for a while and was planning on using Fuji Portrait as they are slower films. I will be using my Hexar AF and figured the slower films will be best with the cameras limited shutter peed range. Is there something that would be better?? Don't want to shoot slide film.....
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John
 
If there is still any around, Agfa Ultra 100 is the nines.

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From last years batch, Astia with or without B+W Redhancer turned out best. Velvia 50 with Redhancer was nastily magenta, and without, it amplified greens and blues too much in relation to yellows and reds. YMMV - a week later or in different weather my results might have been completely different...
 
For a really good color negative film, I think you'll be very pleased with Fuji's Reala. If you are going to take the next step up in challenging photography, try Kodachrome. In a year both it and the processing will be gone forever, so make this an especially memorable experience.
 
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I was thinking about trying the Reala, Provia 100F, and Pro 160S. Some of the suggested films will be gone soon, and some are difficult to find, just thought it would be a good idea to learn with film that would be around for a while and easy to get. I was also wondering about the rated speed for Neopan 1600. It that it's true speed or is it closer to the 900 - 1000 range. I will be shooting with my newly acquired Hexar AF & Contax T2. I was told that Acros 100 produces stunning photos with the T2.....and will be trying that as well....
 
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Yes, ha ha ha, I know Neopan 1600 & Acros are B&W films, but there are rock outcrops and waterfalls that would look nice in black & white.... and thanks, I will shoot at 1600. I suppose it's always best to use the speed shown on the box as a base and make adjustments as you gain more experience with the film......
 
Traditionally I've used Reala, however this year I plan to try Ektar 100 instead.

William
 
Ok, I'll grab a couple rolls of Ektar 100 too and try it out. I've heard from folks on another film based user web site saying they have problems with the sky having a cyan color. But I suppose it's best to try for ones self and see if it works.......
 
I just tried Portra 100 UC and am amazed at the colors. Seems to want to be exposed properly, unlike Fujis where you can more easily overexpose and still retain good color balance.
 
i thought you didnt want slide...but then you said you wanna try provia 100F...
if you wanna try this with slide film that is easily available, get some kodak e100gx.
It's a bit warmtoned with very nice light colors. Just keep the exposure accurate.

Acros100 is an excellent film.
 
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