which film for portraits?

[yamashita]

Could someone recommend me a film for portraits?

Looking for negative film. Fujicolor Portrait NPH 400 seems good. Anyone could comment on it?

 

[yamashita]

Forgotten to say the condition of the environment.

Mostly indoor. Flash will be use.

However, some shots might be taken outdoor. Might be cloudy.

 

[ckiang]

NPH 400 should suit you then. I've gotten wonderful results from it. Alternatively, you can try Press 800 if it's going to be mostly indoors.

Regards
CK

 

[mervlam]

Kodak 160 VC is another alternative

 

[yamashita]

Thanks.

Is Press 800 suitable for both indoor and outdoor?

or should I go for NPH400?

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by yamashita
Thanks.

Is Press 800 suitable for both indoor and outdoor?

or should I go for NPH400?

Unless your camera has high shutter speeds like 1/4000, 1/8000, using Press 800 outdoors might prove to be difficult. Especially if you don't have proper highspeed flash sync.

Regards
CK

 

[yamashita]

Guess I should go for NPS 400?

Thanks ck for your advice.

 

[igpenguin]

Depends. For maximal flexibility carry both and load appropriate film according to situation. You can use a ND filter in bright outdoor conditions as well.

 

[yamashita]

Originally posted by igpenguin
Depends. For maximal flexibility carry both and load appropriate film according to situation. You can use a ND filter in bright outdoor conditions as well.

Time is not on my side.
Couldn't afford any film changing.

Does that means, when a ND filter is used, I will be able to use Press 800 in bright outdoor condition?

 

[andre]

well if u taking using studio light setup.... i prefer NPC 160

 

[yamashita]

No studio light.

Using a rather weak electronic flash, Suntax 20m.

A rather stupid question If using press 800, do I still have to use electronic flash when indoor?