Questions on films

[zhapchit]

for shooting macro/close up (insects.. flowers),
what kind of film to use? (for both neg. and slides)

and also, what is the difference in costs between neg and slides?
(inclusive of processing)

[megaweb]

Quote: Originally posted by zhapchit for shooting macro/close up (insects.. flowers), what kind of film to use? (for both neg. and slides) and also, what is the difference in costs between neg and slides? (inclusive of processing)

For me , I use Fujifilm Velvia and Kodak Elitechrome Extra Color 100 to take insects and flowers.

Slides Cost :
Fujifilm Velvia - $9++
Kodak Elitechrome Extra Color 100 - $7

Process Cost :
RGB Color Lab - $4.80 per roll ...


I am not sure of negative film

[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by megaweb For me , I use Fujifilm Velvia and Kodak Elitechrome Extra Color 100 to take insects and flowers. Slides Cost : Fujifilm Velvia - $9++ Kodak Elitechrome Extra Color 100 - $7 Process Cost : RGB Color Lab - $4.80 per roll ... I am not sure of negative film

Negative film:
Fuji NPH 400 $6.80
Fuji Press 800 $6.50
Fuji Superia XTRA 400 $7 for 2.

Regards
CK

Quote: Originally posted by megaweb For me , I use Fujifilm Velvia and Kodak Elitechrome Extra Color 100 to take insects and flowers. Slides Cost : Fujifilm Velvia - $9++ Kodak Elitechrome Extra Color 100 - $7 Process Cost : RGB Color Lab - $4.80 per roll ... I am not sure of negative film

why used slide not print film ?? any different ??

can i make print of the slide ??

[zhapchit]

Quote: Originally posted by andslm why used slide not print film ?? any different ?? can i make print of the slide ??

thanks megaweb and ckiang

andslm try this thread

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...&threadid=2235

[megaweb]

Quote: Originally posted by zhapchit thanks megaweb and ckiang

welcome ...


so are you interested to come to the DARK SIDE ?

SLR rules !!!!!

[zhapchit]

Quote: Originally posted by megaweb welcome ... so are you interested to come to the DARK SIDE ? SLR rules !!!!!

no $ to get my own SLR yet... meanwhile will be borrowing a FM2

[bordeaux78]

megaweb, which one is better, kodachrome 100 extra or velvia 50? i want to try shooting slides, wanna see the diff..

there are also kodachrome 200, elitechrome 200-400, and provia 100-400. what are the strength for each brand?

chris

[bordeaux78]

and err...one more thing, where do u buy and develop it?
i can;t get any of them in jurong point

chris