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**Alan Browne** · February 28th 10, 09:11 PM posted to rec.photo.equipment.medium-format

On 10-02-28 15:01 , wrote:
The little bit of research I have done shows that both Kodak and Fuji
have some new c-41 color neg films out. I've ordered 5 rolls of both the
Ektar 100 and Fuji 160C to see which I like. I shoot mostly landscapes
and like saturated colors. The main reason I like color neg film is for
the exposure latitude, especially when using old gear with questionable
shutter speed accuracy. Plus I can think more about composing and not be
frantic about nailing the exposure perfect that slide film requires.
Plus DR prints from chromes are a headache compared to RA-4 printing.

In the past I always aimed for 1/2 to 1 stop over exposure to be safe
but not sure how these new films respond. I've read ektar is picky about
exposure and needs to be treated more like it's iso 80 slide film to get
good results? And I read that the fuji 160C is more lenient to exposure
errors, which might suit me better. I know in the past I hated the
results I got from films like 160NPS so I doubt I would care for a low
contrast "portrait" type film now any better. My favorite film was agfa
ultra 50, which of course is gone.

Pretty much all negative colour film can be overexposed by up to a stop
with little danger to highlight detail.

There are also saturated "portrait" films like Portra 160VC that may
appeal to you.

If you have a spot meter, meter the shadow detail for about -3 and
you'll be very safe.

I don't know how the Fuji 160 C responds, but most photogs using its
competitor, Kodak Portra 160 EI it at 100 (giving a nominal 2/3 over).

For slide film one can bracket - not for safety, but for use. As such
thinner (higher exposure) for scanning and thicker for projection. (1/3
to 2/3 apart).

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