Re: Need EIR advice

[Bertha Adamson <badamson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jason Revell (in5) wrote:
> 
> >> What speed do you rate it at?
> 
> >EI200.  During the summer a bit faster.
> 
> In the summer I rate at 320asa.  The rest of the time 200asa.  But it's
> still best to bracket due to the film's high contrast. (say two thirds of a
> stop each way).

My most pleasing results are at 200, 320, 400.  It can vary, so I recommend
bracketing around this amount. (But, then I am taking these pictures in sunny
southern California.) A slightly underexposed one is better than overexposed
(as is usual with slide film).

> >> What filter(s) brings out what kind of effects?
> 
> >#8 or #12 filter.
> 
> I actually find that the effect I want is best achieved with a #15 filter
> (slightly darker yellow than the #12).  To my eye the photo's with a #12 are
> still a little on the cold side.  I have also had nice effects with some
> coloured grads, and they can also help reduce the overall contrast between
> the sky and foreground which helps.  I have had nice rich emerald green
> sky's (clouds still white) !

Yes, definitely deep orange will give the best effect.  

Someone mentioned paying a fee for the processing.  If you live in a major
metro area, or even a place that caters to a lot of photographers, you should
find someplace that is used to this and does not consider it a special
request.  I used a place that caters to big commercial clients so I was
probably unusual only in that I brought in just one roll at a time.

Have fun, it's cool stuff - I just wish it was cheaper.

Bertha

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