Jiggs 0 #1 October 27, 2004 Hey all, I was wondering if anyone had any slide film recommendations or tips - Have an opportunity to do a wingsuit flight with a few friends over my home city! (Melbourne) I really want to try and get some great shots! Has anyone got any suggestions or tips? What do you use? I am leaning towards some kodak chrome, either 100 or 200 depending on the weather. (found some old etchachrome that I would be tempted to use but its a couple of years old and I have no idea of its condition) Any sage words of wisdom???? (edit spelling)"Don't blame malice for what stupidity can explain." "In our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart and in our despair, against our will comes wisdom" - Aeschylus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeasabird 0 #2 October 27, 2004 As far as I knew, "Kodachrome" is developed in only one or two places in the U.S. Thus, you may be looking at around 2 weeks wait for developing and mounting. At least, that's what my developer tells me. On the other hand, Ektachrome can be done in-house at most decent photo shops (not Walmart) in about a day. Difference in picture quality between film types given same camera and same film speed is negligible (to my eye anyway). I have shot quite a bit of both (on the ground). The only advantage with Kodachrome for me is the availability of very slow speed/fine grain film (e.g. "64" and I think even down to "25"). But that is probably of no use in skydiving due to the very large aperture and/or very slow shutter speed needed for proper exposure. To a keen eye (not mine obviously), Kodachrome allegedly has better color saturation as well. Not sure about the shelf life of the unused film. Check package for expiration date or ask your local photo specialist. Ektachrome runs $7 or $8 per 24-exp roll where I am at - so it might be worth just buying new roll so as not to waste jump(s) or miss good shot oppurtunities by using bad film. Lastly, I believe Ektachrome also comes in 400 speed - in case you need it for lower light situations. Hope that helps some.----- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 October 27, 2004 http://futurecam.com/slideOrPrintFilm.htmlquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jiggs 0 #4 October 27, 2004 Thanks for the info - quite an interesting read! Just checking out who does developing for KodaChrome there only appears to be a few places around the world! Just for clarity isn't Ektachrome under the name of elite chrome now?"Don't blame malice for what stupidity can explain." "In our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart and in our despair, against our will comes wisdom" - Aeschylus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 October 27, 2004 Ektachrome is still available and called such in the US. I don't know about availability in Australia.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #6 October 27, 2004 Any E6 (Ektachrome) processed film can be done locally or even in your own home if you want to get the kits and equipment. My favourite slide film for skydiving shots was Fuji Velvia. ASA 50. Beautiful blues and clear whites.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
