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photolady95 · 09-27-2009, 11:47 AM

so am asking here. We, as in a sister, a brother and a niece are going to a concert held outdoors. It will be at night, but supposedly with lots of lights. Which film speed would be best? Remember, I'm using a film camera.

I thought perhaps 1600ISO Fuji or 800ISO Fuji. What do you all say?

**Kerrowdown** · 09-27-2009, 03:00 PM

As fast as possible, IMHO at least 1600.

photolady95 · 09-27-2009, 03:10 PM

Thanks. The concert isn't until Oct. 17th so I have time to get some ordered from Adorama.

**Scottnorwo** · 09-27-2009, 04:08 PM

like kerrydown said go for the 1600. gives you more room to make the shot

photolady95 · 09-27-2009, 04:42 PM

Is this going to be grainy at all?

Ratmagiclady · 09-27-2009, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by photolady

Is this going to be grainy at all?

Yes, but not like you'd expect of films of the past, and certainly not as bad as if you were forced to underexpose a slower film.

Fuji's 1600 print film is very good. As with most negative films, I tend to suggest rating it a third or a half of a stop lower in camera if you have the luxury.

photolady95 · 09-27-2009, 09:13 PM

Thanks for the info on the grain.

With the labs I use, I doubt they know how to process pushed or pulled film. Though as important as these rolls will be, I'll probably not use a local lab.

I'm also thinking about getting an extra roll. I have a great nephew who is into acting and he's going to be in a play in December, where they don't allow flash photography. Of course, if I have the digital by then, it won't matter.

photolady95 · 09-29-2009, 09:16 AM

I actually put off ordering two rolls for now. I did order two but one is for my sister, then I ordered some 400 and 200 to just use around here. And for the Pentax Day thingy.

I'm closer to that Digital now too. Maybe November.

Ratmagiclady · 09-30-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by photolady

I actually put off ordering two rolls for now. I did order two but one is for my sister, then I ordered some 400 and 200 to just use around here. And for the Pentax Day thingy.

I'm closer to that Digital now too. Maybe November.

Woohoo.

That film's supposed to be pretty nice. A friend sent me a roll to try, but I haven't gotten around to it. Maybe I'll try it when the holiday season lights start coming out. This town kind of has fun things that go on with all the different lights with different balances, and a tendency for the air to get misty. One thing about digital is it's got me playing with color a lot more than I had been for a long time.

**Lowell Goudge** · 09-30-2009, 04:59 PM

have you thought about using a good B&W film pushed to ISO 1600

COncerts in B&W turn out pretty well

photolady95 · 09-30-2009, 07:54 PM

Yeah, Lowell I thought about it. But my family likes color. They aren't photographers like me, so anything that's not color they scoff at. Even though I can see it would be cool to shoot b/w.

09-27-2009, 11:47 AM	#1
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Not sure where this goes so am asking here. We, as in a sister, a brother and a niece are going to a concert held outdoors. It will be at night, but supposedly with lots of lights. Which film speed would be best? Remember, I'm using a film camera. I thought perhaps 1600ISO Fuji or 800ISO Fuji. What do you all say?

09-27-2009, 03:00 PM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	As fast as possible, IMHO at least 1600.

09-27-2009, 03:10 PM	#3
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks. The concert isn't until Oct. 17th so I have time to get some ordered from Adorama.

09-27-2009, 04:08 PM	#4
Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	like kerrydown said go for the 1600. gives you more room to make the shot

09-27-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Is this going to be grainy at all?

09-27-2009, 07:07 PM	#6
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by photolady Is this going to be grainy at all? Yes, but not like you'd expect of films of the past, and certainly not as bad as if you were forced to underexpose a slower film. Fuji's 1600 print film is very good. As with most negative films, I tend to suggest rating it a third or a half of a stop lower in camera if you have the luxury.

09-27-2009, 09:13 PM	#7
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks for the info on the grain. With the labs I use, I doubt they know how to process pushed or pulled film. Though as important as these rolls will be, I'll probably not use a local lab. I'm also thinking about getting an extra roll. I have a great nephew who is into acting and he's going to be in a play in December, where they don't allow flash photography. Of course, if I have the digital by then, it won't matter.

09-29-2009, 09:16 AM	#8
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	I actually put off ordering two rolls for now. I did order two but one is for my sister, then I ordered some 400 and 200 to just use around here. And for the Pentax Day thingy. I'm closer to that Digital now too. Maybe November.

09-30-2009, 03:14 PM	#9
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by photolady I actually put off ordering two rolls for now. I did order two but one is for my sister, then I ordered some 400 and 200 to just use around here. And for the Pentax Day thingy. I'm closer to that Digital now too. Maybe November. Woohoo. That film's supposed to be pretty nice. A friend sent me a roll to try, but I haven't gotten around to it. Maybe I'll try it when the holiday season lights start coming out. This town kind of has fun things that go on with all the different lights with different balances, and a tendency for the air to get misty. One thing about digital is it's got me playing with color a lot more than I had been for a long time.

09-30-2009, 04:59 PM	#10
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	have you thought about using a good B&W film pushed to ISO 1600 COncerts in B&W turn out pretty well

09-30-2009, 07:54 PM	#11
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Yeah, Lowell I thought about it. But my family likes color. They aren't photographers like me, so anything that's not color they scoff at. Even though I can see it would be cool to shoot b/w.