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[photo-3d] Fast film in old cameras


  • From: "Jim Harp" <matmail2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: [photo-3d] Fast film in old cameras
  • Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 02:00:59 -0000

>> On the other hand, you can put some Provia 400F in there...

> Of course this all depends on what camera you use. If you're using 
>a 50's camera ISO 400 is likely to be useless in most daylight 
>situations because at your highest shutter speed and smallest 
>aperture you will still overexpose the film.

I've found some daylight situations where the combination of F22 and 
1/200 works well for 400 speed film - yielding nice depth of field 
and no motion blur. There's also something to be said for shooting in 
conditions other than bright sunlight.  Push one stop to 800 speed 
and you can take handheld shots just before and after sunset, which 
is when I get most of my favorite scenic images.  There is a lot of 
beauty out there that doesn't take place at high noon.  Jim Harp