E6 100asa push processing advice please

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John J - 17 Mar 2004 13:47 GMT

Can any one suggest an E6 100 asa film which is well suited to pushing to
400. Or alternatively is it better to push a 200asa film just one stop?

In previous posts E100 was always highly recommended were a big push was
needed however this is no longer available, having been replaced with 100G.
Is 100G as good as E100 for the purpose of pushing to 400?

Thanks
JJ

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Gordon Moat - 18 Mar 2004 06:27 GMT

> Can any one suggest an E6 100 asa film which is well suited to pushing to
> 400. Or alternatively is it better to push a 200asa film just one stop?

Kodak E100VS will push two stops with little difficulty. It works slightly
better to overexpose about 1/3 stop when doing the two stop push (you could
set your camera or meter to ISO 320, or use exposure compensation).

Kodak E200 works much better when pushed, and contrast does not change up to
three stops. I use this extensively out to 4 2/3 stops. Be aware that this
film does not push in a linear manner, so exposure compensation is needed as
pushes go higher. Compared to E100VS at lower push settings, this film is less
saturated and probably more suited to people imagery.

> In previous posts E100 was always highly recommended were a big push was
> needed however this is no longer available, having been replaced with 100G.
> Is 100G as good as E100 for the purpose of pushing to 400?

I have not tried the E100G, except for one roll normally processed. I have
taken E100GX out a couple stops, and it is somewhere between E100VS
(saturated) and E200 (cooler colours, better for blue hues). The E100GX
generally really picks up contrast as you push it, and the green and red range
remain strong hues.

> Thanks
> JJ

To throw in one from Fuji, the new Velvia 100F responds in a similar manner to
E100GX. The green hues are well rendered, though the reds are not as vibrant.
Could be another option for you.

I think it really depends upon the subject matter you are shooting. While E200
is the most even and neutral response, the other choices can exploit some
colours bias in some subjects. A good example would be using E100VS pushed to
do automotive imagery. Hope that helps you a bit.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
Alliance Graphique Studio
<http://www.allgstudio.com

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John J - 18 Mar 2004 10:56 GMT

Hope that helps you a bit.

> Ciao!
>
> Gordon Moat
> Alliance Graphique Studio
> <http://www.allgstudio.com>

Thanks Gordon, I was hoping to hear from you.
JJ

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Gordon Moat - 19 Mar 2004 04:20 GMT

> Hope that helps you a bit.
> >
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> Thanks Gordon, I was hoping to hear from you.
> JJ

Glad to be of help. If you have a more direct question, or a short time
to get an answer, feel free to e-mail me directly.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
Alliance Graphique Studio
<http://www.allgstudio.com

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Michael Scarpitti - 18 Mar 2004 16:24 GMT

> Can any one suggest an E6 100 asa film which is well suited to pushing to
> 400. Or alternatively is it better to push a 200asa film just one stop?
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> Thanks
> JJ

Use an ISO 400 film rather than pushing a slower material.

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