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p.1 #1 · 120 film for landscapes?


Apologies if it's a bit off topic.

Looking at some old scans, I am thinking of going back to my Kiev 60 and beloved Mamiya 7 for landscapes. Just not too happy with my 5D digital outcomes.

What are good ISO 160 and 400 **print films** these days in 120 format with good contrast and <very important> easy to scan? I used to shoot Velvia 50 back then, but was never able to scan it right. NPC, NPH and Kodak VC(?) on the other hand were great. Is there a better film out there these days with even better dynamic range?



Nov 21, 2008 at 03:25 PM
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p.1 #2 · 120 film for landscapes?


I've enjoyed the results I've had with Fujicolor Pro 160C color negative film in my RB67.
David



Nov 21, 2008 at 08:18 PM
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p.1 #3 · 120 film for landscapes?


I agree with David, the Fujicolor Pro 160C is good stuff. A bonus is that there is a negative profile for it in Silverfast for easier scanning.


Nov 21, 2008 at 08:30 PM
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p.1 #4 · 120 film for landscapes?


Thanks guys. How is the Fuji 400C for dimmer light condition? Their literature says it's for portraits and skin tones. Does it mean it's a lower-contrast film? I do enjoy shooting during the quiet-light hours.

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Nov 21, 2008 at 08:38 PM
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p.1 #5 · 120 film for landscapes?


I haven't tried the 400C. There is a portrait version of the 160C. I haven't gotten around to comparing the two for landscape (which is all that I do with my RB67). I would tend to think that the portrait version would work better in a high contrast situation.....but like I said I haven't tried it.


Nov 21, 2008 at 11:25 PM





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