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lifesdisciple
Nov-23-2006, 05:35 AM
can somone recommend a good ISO 1600 film? A few different choices would be great since I don't know what my local camera shop might offer and need some for this weekend. Thanks

LiquidAir
Nov-23-2006, 10:25 PM
I have never shot color film faster than ISO 400. 400 speed color film is already too grainy for my taste. In B&W the situation is a litte better. I have pushed Tri-X 400 by two stops to get an effective 1600. It was grainy, but it worked well enough for some newspaper work.

David_S85
Nov-23-2006, 10:39 PM
Choices are limited. Here's what B&H stocks (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=0&a=89_629&a=77_652&a=0&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0&cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=&shs=&ci=330&ac=&Submit.x=18&Submit.y=11).

AntoineD
Nov-24-2006, 03:00 AM
Try the fujipress films, they are really great at those sensibilities :thumb

Manfr3d
Nov-24-2006, 03:35 AM
can somone recommend a good ISO 1600 film? A few different choices would be great since I don't know what my local camera shop might offer and need some for this weekend. Thanks

Ilford are excellent if you're into black/white!

AntoineD
Nov-24-2006, 03:56 AM
Ilford are excellent if you're into black/white!

Sure :thumb
I got some very good results with the Delta 3200 (http://www.pbase.com/cameras/ilford/delta_3200).