If speed is an issue (we don't know for sure) I'd have to recommend
Fujipress 800, one of the strongest all-around color negative emulsions out
there: inherent speed, very acceptable granularity, plus it has Fuji's
fourth-layer mask for color-balance issues. It's a terrific performer. If
extra speed is called for then get the 1600 variety, though you'll take a
hit on granularity (and especially if you starve it the least bit of
requisite light).
Supra 800 from Kodak's another reasonable choice: a different look (I've
used it at night for extended exposures in architectural studies with some
success, to my eye at least, but you should always check for manufacturer
reciprocity specs) from Fuji, for sure. On balance I like this film--it
delivers a "crisp" look in an unpretentious manner.
With panning action re train motion vis-a-vis the landscape: a tripod's a
loser. Either hold the camera steadily in hand or use a monopod--which will
jump like hell at times travelling over anything but a smooth road bed (and
pliable eyecup might be the ticket there <g>).
Around dusk, and depending on where the sun is oriented, you might be able
to catch some good color/image effects with reflected images in the train's
windows wedding nicely to the somewhat darker "background" of the landscape
zipping by outside. (You'll probably pick up considerable blur effect and
the result just might be outstanding. Try it and see.)
Tris
> Any suggestions for taking landscape shots from a train, I am going to
>use a tripod on a table, and experiment with the 90, 135, 300 and 500
>lens.
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