best landscape film?

"David J. Littleboy" wrote in message ...
" Bowser" wrote:

I liked the colors of Velvia 100F, but not the lack of sharpness. Did you
experience the same thing? (reduced sharpness)

Not that I've noticed, yet. That does not mean you aren't right...

David J. Littleboy
Tokyo, Japan

Kodachrome 64 will provide greater sharpness, and a bit more grain.

For slide film I like ektarchrome 64 although I've for the most part switched
to 100VS. I find both films highly saturated without looking cartoonish.


In rec.photo.film+labs Craig wrote:
: 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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