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Antarctica print film
We are going to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands in Feb 2005.
Any suggestions on type of print film ( Kodak vs. Fuji) and speed? I have a Nikon F-100. When we went to Churchill 2 years ago, I used mainly Kodak Royal Gold 200 and 400 speed films and got wonderful polar bear pictures. I figured I would do the same this time since it is film I am familiar with. However, the light is going to be different so I was not sure if I should use different speed. Thanks |
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I would suggest a high quality film from Kodak or Fuji. Bring some 100 speed
and 800 speed. I would also be careful about show, ice and other bright, white scenes that will fool an in camera meter. More important that the film is finding a high quality lab to process the film and make prints. Jon |
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I would suggest a high quality film from Kodak or Fuji. Bring some 100 speed
and 800 speed. I would also be careful about show, ice and other bright, white scenes that will fool an in camera meter. More important that the film is finding a high quality lab to process the film and make prints. Jon |
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Thanks for the answers. I generally use Kodak paper
and I always do on big trips. I am glad to hear that I can use the same film-makes things much easier. You have both been very helpful-thanks again |
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and got wonderful polar bear pictures. I figured I would do the same this
time There's no bears down there's. -- Otzi |
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and got wonderful polar bear pictures. I figured I would do the same this
time There's no bears down there's. -- Otzi |
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No bears and I understand you can smell the penguins from miles away.
With the polar bears, I had to be careful too with the light. Doing spot metering in the center of the bear worked well. I was still learning how to use my Nikon F-100 but I was so happy with how the pictures turned out. There were several people with digital cameras who had all sorts of problems because of the cold weather and I ended up sending them copies of my pictures. Considering that I am quite the amateur, I was quite pleased. There's no bears down there's. |
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Well I just discovered that Kodak does not make the Royal Gold anymore.
I have emailed them about their high def film but wondered if anyone has used it or has other suggestions? I want to try several rolls of whatever film I use before next year so I am not experimenting on the trip. Thanks in advance for your help. |
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Well I just discovered that Kodak does not make the Royal Gold anymore.
I have emailed them about their high def film but wondered if anyone has used it or has other suggestions? I want to try several rolls of whatever film I use before next year so I am not experimenting on the trip. Thanks in advance for your help. |
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