Best color film stock

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

:?: 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

 

thanks for that Jeff !

 

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.

 

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.