Best color film stock

[Twinkeethekid]

I was wondering what the best type of color film is aviable. I want something can that produce vibrant, saturated colors. I want something that can acomplish this without costing me a fortune. Something descently priced. Also, what about ISO speed. Would lower ISO film produce more vibrant colors? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thnx

 

[seanarmenta]

do you want print film or slide film?

for print film, i recommend Fuji Reala 100, or Fuji NPC 160.

for slide film, definitely Velvia 50 or 100.

lower iso speeds are definitely more vibrant and fine grained than say, a 400 or 800 iso. anytime you want the maximum saturation and vibrancy, go with a slow film, at least 160.

 

[Sterling_Sinner]

Look into the Kodak Porta series. I love the colors that it produces. I also liked the average Agfa film

 

[ksmattfish]

If you are shooting outdoors with available light get a polarizing filter. It will saturate the colors of any color film you use.

Get a linear polarizer for manual focus cameras.

Get a circular polarizer for auto-focus cameras.

 

[jack]

Get a linear polarizer for manual focus cameras.

Get a circular polarizer for auto-focus cameras.

:?: hi matt, why is this ? i have a circ polariser, which i bought for
a manual lens. won't it work as well as a linear one for me ?..//jack :?

 

[Jeff Canes]

Get a linear polarizer for manual focus cameras.

Get a circular polarizer for auto-focus cameras.

:?: hi matt, why is this ? i have a circ polariser, which i bought for
a manual lens. won't it work as well as a linear one for me ?..//jack :?

linear ones interfere with auto-focus, yes circ will work on manual focus but they cost more

 

[jack]

thanks for that Jeff !

 

[Walt]

A friend of mine has been using Kodak's new High Definition 400 and swears by it. I've seen a few of his pictures and they look pretty good.

 

[voodoocat]

Velvia is great but you have to use it on the right subject. It's got great greens and blues. I actually prefer Provia since it's a bit more natural. The 100F is better than the 50.