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Re: [OM] Re: Sunpak Smartlens PROGRAIN

Subject: Re: [OM] Re: Sunpak Smartlens PROGRAIN
From: andrew fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:32:33 +1000
Super-grainy look is very trendy these days for things like B&W wedding
shots. Special effects have their day - why would anyone spend a fortune on
a Zeiss Softar for portraits, for instance. Or a 'fog' filter? Or sepia
tone a print?
Sharpness isn't always what you want.
AndrewF

>Has anyone tried the above mentioned device?  It is supposed to put an
>interesting grain structure on all films.  It goes in place over the film
>gate.  Why after all these years would we want to add grain appearence to
>photos when the eternal quest has been for no grain?  Or is it for a sort of
>retro-museum look?
>
>Dave Dougherty




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