Originally posted by SCADjacket Thanks everyone. It think I'm going to stick with Fuji Velvia for color slide and try some Kodak stuff for prints. I'd give Ektachrome a go, but since Kodak discontinued it I'll stick with Velvia which I really like.
I want to keep Kodak film around, so if I can support them by purchasing their product I think I buy Kodak when I can. Helps that it's still a very good product IMO.
I bought 6 rolls of Kodak BW400CN at Wallgreens last night. They had two packs, three rolls (24exp) per pack discounted from $15 to $7, so I grabbed what they had left. CVS also had several rolls but it wasn't discounted and the lady behind the counter said they we're still carrying it even though it didn't sell very often.
This is my first venture into the C-41 B&W films, any opinions/thoughts? Are the results that different from traditional B&W?
We all have our opinions and here is mine. With a figital work flow ( film converted to digital), the characteristic curve of many films is a moot point. You can really adjust the contrast curve in the image editor to the point you cannot tell the difference between many BW films unless they have some extreme properties.
In a group of posted BW film shots, you usually can spot a chromogenic film right away. They do have a different look. Again, visit the film threads here and you'll see some.
Just start shooting and have fun.