In the end your choice is one of personal preference. I suggest that
after you have suggestions from others for films that may fit the
description you have provided, buy a roll of each likely one and give it a
try. Only you, the artist-photographer can make that decision. Film choice
is every bit as important and a part of the photographer's responsibility as
the choice of frame, angle, time of day etc.

If photography could be described by a set of rules, it would cease to
be an art form.

--
Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math


"Craig" wrote in message
...
Hello, I'm just returning to slide photography after having been out of it
for a few years. I'm planning a trip to SE Asia next year and am planning
what film to bring. I'll be shooting primarly landscape and scenic shots.
Because it is the tropics (during dry season), the bulk of my shots will
be
made in strong sun. Lots of green foliage with blue skies and browns
(dirt
roads etc.). Any suggestions as to what films might work best for this?
I've been looking at Fuji Velvia 100F and Kodak E100VS, but am a little
concerned about the saturation. I want saturated colors, but not to the
point that they look unrealistic. I'm also afraid it might be too
contrasty
given the strong sun. (I prefer films that portray realistic color and
offer fine grain.) Skin tone isn't a high priority as I will have another
camera loaded with print film that will be used for shooting shots. I
will
not be using filters, so a film that can capture the natural colors of the
sky and sea is a plus (hence my reason for considering the above films.)
Would these films be good choices, or should I stick with the old stand
bys
(Fuji Sensia and Kodak Elite Chrome). How about Elite Chrome EC? How
about
Fuji Provia...a good choice for fine grain but more natural colors than
Velvia?
Craig


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