[PICS] From a roll of Neopan 1600

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jimkramer - 26 Aug 2008 15:11 GMT

http://www.jlkramer.net/Pictures/NP16002/NP16002.htm

Now that I think I'm close to thinking that I like this film, B&H have gone
and discontinued it.
-Jim

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Helen - 26 Aug 2008 15:22 GMT

On Aug 26, 10:11 am, "jimkramer" <Newsread...@NOFSPAMjlkramer.net>
wrote:

> http://www.jlkramer.net/Pictures/NP16002/NP16002.htm
>
> Now that I think I'm close to thinking that I like this film, B&H have gone
> and discontinued it.
> -Jim

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jimkramer - 26 Aug 2008 15:47 GMT

On Aug 26, 10:11 am, "jimkramer" <Newsread...@NOFSPAMjlkramer.net>
wrote:

> http://www.jlkramer.net/Pictures/NP16002/NP16002.htm
>
> Now that I think I'm close to thinking that I like this film, B&H have
> gone
> and discontinued it.
> -Jim

Have you tried TMX P3200? I have shot with it using 1600 ISO many
times.
Excellent shots Jim. For such a high speed film, the first 2 shots
show great detail and clarity. I love the contrast and tones of the
lonely plant (the third pic). Did you push the last shot to enhance
the grain? I like it. It gives a very moody and dreamy look.
Helen

I have shot TMX 3200. It was a while ago and I suppose I could give it
another try.

I'm still trying to get a B&W flower shot that I really like and isn't just
OK.

On the last shot, USM on the JPG, didn't need it on the 16x20" print. :-)
-Jim

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Doug Jewell - 26 Aug 2008 23:13 GMT

> http://www.jlkramer.net/Pictures/NP16002/NP16002.htm
>
> Now that I think I'm close to thinking that I like this film, B&H have gone
> and discontinued it.
> -Jim

Yeah don't mind the Neopan 1600 myself. Grainy but not over
the top, fairly strong contrast, but still with a good range
of grey tones.
Neopan 1600 @ 1600 or HP5+ at 1600 are my 2 main picks for
this type of speed - HP5 has smaller grain, but much
stronger contrast.
Then of course there's TMZ 3200 - grain the size of golf
balls and quite soft contrast - lovely for portraits of
women and children.

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jimkramer - 26 Aug 2008 23:41 GMT

>> http://www.jlkramer.net/Pictures/NP16002/NP16002.htm
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> Neopan 1600 @ 1600 or HP5+ at 1600 are my 2 main picks for this type of
> speed - HP5 has smaller grain, but much stronger contrast.

HP5+ @800 is about as much contrast as I could handle from that film.

> Then of course there's TMZ 3200 - grain the size of golf balls and quite
> soft contrast - lovely for portraits of women and children.

Perfect for a shipwreck... If someone has to photograph the women and
children entering the life boats and rowing away. Of course if you're doing
all that you may as well get a couple of the ship sinking. :-)
-Jim

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Helen - 26 Aug 2008 23:50 GMT

> >http://www.jlkramer.net/Pictures/NP16002/NP16002.htm
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> balls and quite soft contrast - lovely for portraits of
> women and children.

"Then of course there's TMZ 3200 - grain the size of golf balls and
quite soft contrast"

Definitely when shot at 3200 ISO. I use to shoot at 1600 ISO and it
wasn't too bad. Now this was years ago when I was looking for that
grainy look. I've moved on since then and now I like high speed with
as little "grain" or noise as possible.

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Noons - 27 Aug 2008 11:34 GMT

jimkramer wrote,on my timestamp of 27/08/2008 12:11 AM:

> http://www.jlkramer.net/Pictures/NP16002/NP16002.htm
>
> Now that I think I'm close to thinking that I like this film, B&H have gone
> and discontinued it.
> -Jim

third shot is really nice

btw: HP5+ can be pushed in DDX to
look almost like Neopan 1600.
and if you can't find Neopan 1600
in epay as much as you want, let me
know and I'll explain which dealer
you should be getting it from...

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