Re: Can you really use an 87 filter with Konica 750?

[Clive Warren <Clive.Warren@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 4:14 pm +0100 23/2/00, Eckhard Stephan wrote:

>> It seems to me that an 88A filter would perhaps be a better compromise in
>> terms of contrast and effective film speed.  Has anyone tried an 88A filter
>> with Konica 750?
>>
>Some months ago, I did some shots on Konica using a Heliopan RG 715,
>which is - according to the manufacturer - equivalent to an 88 A. I
>wasn't too pleased with what I got. Grass and leaves showed about the
>same white to light gray tone as they do with a #25. Contrast, however,
>increased considerably. IMO, the pics were simply too hard. But to me,
>Konica is a high-contrast film anyway ;-)...
>If I remember right (didn't take notes that day...), the film
>practically got about 1 stop slower than with a red #25.
>
>All the best,
>
>Eckhard

Seems to confirm the notion that using an 87 would result in even higher
contrast in a film which is already high contrast..... Guess it depends
what you want from the negs.....

Have mentioned Big Ben's web site before - he has an excellent section on
the use of Konica 750 and issues of contrast. Highly recommend a look if
you use Konica 750:

http://www.bigbenpublishing.com.au/

The photos are also rather good :-)


All the best,

             Clive   http://www.cocam.co.uk
                     Photographic Services, Filters and Equipment, Infrared FAQ
                            http://clive.bel-epa.com
                            Adventures in Cyberspace - Digital Art and Photos


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