Medium Format Film

quicklime · 11th January 2004

Can someone enlighten me on the kinds?
I got my bf who happened to go Marina Sq to help me get 2 rolls from Cathay.
In the end the lady even asked what kind of pictures I intended to take so that she could recommend the film to buy.
What are the differences? I thought there are only differences in ISO.
What's Alpha? She said something about the film being what 160, and when I asked what's that she told me alpha.
And what abt the brands? Any difference? Or is the difference just a matter of preference like 35mm film?
Thanks!
Sorry if I've asked many silly questions.
I'm a very new newbie.

SniperD · 12th January 2004

Try going to Ruby Photos and talk to the guys at the counter. You will be able to get a better picture of the types of films avail for MF.

Generally, yesh, there's the difference in ISO but also, the type of films important. Comparisonly liken to 35mm film, you have slide films/ negative films of various types/ B&W of various types.... each has it's pros and cons of usage.

if you are just toying around with MF with your HOLGA, then a normal B&W or a normal Colour film will do.

Try IFORD's iso125 film for 120 format

and do a search on Google for more info on Medium format

quicklime · 13th January 2004

Originally Posted by SniperD

Try going to Ruby Photos and talk to the guys at the counter. You will be able to get a better picture of the types of films avail for MF.

Generally, yesh, there's the difference in ISO but also, the type of films important. Comparisonly liken to 35mm film, you have slide films/ negative films of various types/ B&W of various types.... each has it's pros and cons of usage.

if you are just toying around with MF with your HOLGA, then a normal B&W or a normal Colour film will do.

Try IFORD's iso125 film for 120 format

and do a search on Google for more info on Medium format

Thanks, SniperD!

kex · 13th January 2004

i like the ektacolor Pro 160 from Kodak,a general film dat produce excellent images for just about any application.come in a pack of 5 cost ard $20 ?

11th January 2004	#1
quicklime New Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 26	Medium Format Film Can someone enlighten me on the kinds? I got my bf who happened to go Marina Sq to help me get 2 rolls from Cathay. In the end the lady even asked what kind of pictures I intended to take so that she could recommend the film to buy. What are the differences? I thought there are only differences in ISO. What's Alpha? She said something about the film being what 160, and when I asked what's that she told me alpha. And what abt the brands? Any difference? Or is the difference just a matter of preference like 35mm film? Thanks! Sorry if I've asked many silly questions. I'm a very new newbie.

12th January 2004	#2
SniperD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Behind the viewfinder... Posts: 5,954	Try going to Ruby Photos and talk to the guys at the counter. You will be able to get a better picture of the types of films avail for MF. Generally, yesh, there's the difference in ISO but also, the type of films important. Comparisonly liken to 35mm film, you have slide films/ negative films of various types/ B&W of various types.... each has it's pros and cons of usage. if you are just toying around with MF with your HOLGA, then a normal B&W or a normal Colour film will do. Try IFORD's iso125 film for 120 format and do a search on Google for more info on Medium format __________________ EYE-DEAS

13th January 2004	#4
kex Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: beebox Posts: 2,101	i like the ektacolor Pro 160 from Kodak,a general film dat produce excellent images for just about any application.come in a pack of 5 cost ard $20 ?