Kodak 3200 ?

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Pat - 08 Mar 2004 18:24 GMT

I happen to be fortunate enough to be given a few rolls of Kodak 3200
film. I want to use this film to shoot some local bands here in NYC.
Considering they will all be inside at dark venues, I figured this
film would be great. I want to use this film with my Olympus Stylus
Epic camera, with the flash turned off (I never use flash). Problem
is that I think the dx coding will automatically set the iso at 3200.
I have heard that it is better rated at 1600. Any truth to this?

I like grain and want sharp, contrasty photos. I will be taking the
film to a pro lab if that helps anyone. Should I rate this film @
1600 or 3200? If rated @ 1600 do I tell the lab? Can I rate it at
1600 with my point and shoot? Are there any specific web sites that I
can look at some examples of pictures with this film? Or does anyone
have examples of their own I can look at? Any feedback is much
appreciated as always.

Pat

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Stuart Droker - 08 Mar 2004 22:33 GMT

I believe that the film is rated DX coded at 800 I.S.O. In order to get to
3200, the lab must "push" process the film. You need to tell the lab that
you shot it at 3200 even if your camera auto set the ISO to 800. It will
help with the under exposure and give a little more grain

> I happen to be fortunate enough to be given a few rolls of Kodak 3200
> film. I want to use this film to shoot some local bands here in NYC.
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> Pat

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