Diablo

Well, after much deliberation, I took the plunge and bought some new kit:

Canon EOS 30
28/105 USM
100/300 USM

And some bits and pieces.

Well pleased with the kit (and the results so far) My question is, whats the best colour film to use (as in make and type)?

I'm ok on the speed issue for various scenarios, looking for opinions on manufacturer really. Currently using Fuji Superia.

Thoughts and comments welcome

AWD

I am planning to get the EOS30 myself.

Nice buy m8. Enjoy

JayDee

When I use print film (which is not all the time) I prefer Fuji, which I consider has the edge in sharpness over other brands I have tried (Agfa and Kodak) It does tend to print a little blue sometimes, possibly because the print machines used are set up for Kodak, whereas the Agfa tended to be a little orange.

Although this whole area is somewhat subjective, Fuji is my number one choice for print film. (Kodak for slides, Ilford FP4 for B/W)

JD

IWatkins

Yeah, I'm a Fuji fan myself, but when I cannot get it, I tend to head for Kodak Gold. Good call on the prints JD, I have also noticed the very slight blueness after processing, didn't click it may be due to the actual processing.

Ilford for B/W (not very often).

Cheers

Ian

Hoppy

Diablo, if you're shooting colour prints it's very hard to say which film is best, there is so much difference in the processing and printing. Even the same machines vary throughout the day, depending on how accurately the chemicals are maintained, and the calibration of the printer.

Colour slides are a different matter. Fuji Velvia is an established favourite with enthusiasts, but it's really very subjective. Again, processing can have an influence here but not much.

Be aware that when shooting colour neg (prints) they have massive exposure latitute but when in doubt, over-expose! Slides are the very opposite requiring exposure accuracy to within about 'half-a-stop'. That's plus/minus 50% which doesn't sound very critical but it is. And when in doubt, under-expose!

Richard.

Gastro

I agree that Fuji has the edge for me and then Kodak gold...... Lets face it - its all down to personal preference at the end of the day, and what speed of film you get etc....

Gastro

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Used to be Kodak Royal Gold, but moving towards Fuji...

davefromevonet

gotta agree with Hoppy.
By far the biggest variable is processing,not the film.Choose a good lab,such as Colab or Club 35 and stick with em.
And try not to get hung up about which paper they use.You wont tell unless you shoot pro film straight out of the fridge!!.

Kodak Royal slightly less latitude than Fuji imo.Both great films but for yourself and and the lenses you have picked you can't beat the new Reala 400 imho.

You will ruin more pics with shake and processing than with choice of film.The 400 will keep you shake free unlees you shoot in a tunnel.The 400 gets you 125/F8 when overcast at which point the lense is also at its best.

I will say it again just in case-forget the techy stuff about film/paper and use the best processor you can afford.And learn how to hold the camera properly!!

Diablo

Cheers guys

Just bought some Reala 400 before reading Dave's post, so great minds thinking alike there

I've had various SLR's on and off for a while, so know the pitfalls of shake and not holding the camera correctly - got the battery pack/vertical grip on order.

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davefromevonet

sorry,didn't realise you had experience!!

Lab 35 v.good and use Kodak paper.I use them when I run Royal Gold 100.

Diablo

No probs Dave, more familiarity than experience *LOL*

Its just been a while since I last took anything much more than a holday snap, hence the film question - I'm just a bit out of touch with what's currently good film wise.

Cheers for helpful words!

D