I agree that the Superia X-tra 800 is a great film, for its speed, but
disagree that there is no difference between 100/400/800. All of my
negatives end up being scanned at 4000dpi and many are printed on my Epson
1270, often at 13x19. The 800 definately has a more noticeable grain to it.
Not objectionable, just noticeable.
I'm pretty excited about trying the new Kodak Supra. It was evidently
designed specifcally to be scanned.
Tom
> Speaking as a former photojournalist - which continues to influence my
> shooting style - my idea of a truly light kit would be a single body, the
> 35-70/3.5-4.5 Zuiko (which I don't own yet, but will), and some Fuji
Superia
> X-tra 800. A neutral density filter would take care of any too-bright
> conditions. I might tote a T20 flash, but only if it would fit in a
pocket.
> Wait, strike that ... my old PipSqueak 200 flash fits a pocket better.
> The ideal walking around kit needs no gadget bag.
>
> If I *really* thought I'd need 'em, and was willing to add the gadget bag,
> the 28/2.8 and 75-150/4 would go along. But if the gadget bag is along
for
> the ride, why not take the 50/1.8 too? It's perfect for all around and
low
> light shooting.
>
> The reason I'm a big fan of Fuji Superia X-tra 800 is that in prints up to
> 8x10 there's hardly enough difference in visible grain compared with the
> slower films to warrant putting up with the hassles of having to lug a
> tripod or pass up some great shots. In 4x6 prints I simply cannot tell
any
> difference whatsoever between Fuji Superia 100, 200, 400 and 800 - I have
to
> look at the negative margins. Superia X-tra also handles fluorescent
> lighting very well.
>
> Lex
> ===
>
> >From: Dan Lau <dlau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: [OM] What lens to carry (again)
> >Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 12:54:31 -0400 (EDT)
> >
> >With all this talk about zoom lenses and travel, I have a
> >question about "what lens to carry" again. I have a
> >limited collection of lenses, and I want to travel light.
> >I have the following lenses: 28/2.8, 50/1.8, 135/3.5,
> >28-48/4, 35-70/3.5-4.5 and 75-150/4. Now my questions:
> >
> >[snip]
> >
> >I generally use ASA 200 print film, but I can switch to 400
> >film if you think it will match the slow lenses better.
> >Thanks for any comments.
> > -Dan
> >
>
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