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[ddmvecj]

Hi there,

 

So I've been asked where I work to do a review on a 35mm colour film...

 

I want to do a technical and a "everyday use" review.

 

I never did this before and so I wanted to know what I should use as a subject for the technical part to be as neutral and accurate as possible.

 

Also what points should I consider for it to be a useful review while I'm shooting (different lighting situations, pulling/pushing, exposure latitude...)

 

I you could help me with that, that would be great !!

 

Thank you

[Brian]

What is the Target audience?

 

These days: I would break things into two categories, 1) Film that you can walk into a Store and purchase, 2) Film that you need to buy/order from a specialty store.

 

With Kodak:

 

http://www.kodak.com...l?pq-path=13319

 

http://www.kodak.com...sumer_Films.htm

 

Fuji- will break down about the same.

 

For tests- Anywhere from bright sun to night shots. I've used Kodacolor MAX 400 and 800 at night, the 800 was awful. I liked the 400. When I shoot comparisons between lenses and digital cameras, I go to the Marine Musuem and use the mannequins for models. A local Museum might be a good subject. The Mannequins hold still, and the lighting is predictable.

 

Like this one- Kodacolor 400.

 

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[TBonz]

At least for color film, I'd be sure and shoot a variety - some portraits, some landscapes and some general shooting with at least some shots having a wide variety of colors.  It has been a LONG time since I shot film, but I always felt some were better with, for example, skin tone where others might be better for nature or bright colors.  That was probably most pronounced on the old Kodachrome / Ektacrhome slide films, I do remember some variance between print films as well.  Of course, those tests would work for B&W too.  I'd probably add some high contrast types of shots for both films as well to show the film's lattitude. 

 

I have probably shot more rolls of Tri-X 400 than any other film over the years.  It got hard to find for awhile, but I was never as happy with T-Max.  I think I shot Tri-X at ISOs from 200-1600+ with great results. 

[ddmvecj]

Thank you for the idea of the Museum !!

 

And okay I'll consider all these points

 

Do you know any good websites where I can find film reviews by any chance ? I looked a little bit and I couldn't find what I wanted...

 

Thanks for your tips !!

[Ron]

If you want accurate and neutral results you should see about either purchasing or borowing a macbeth color checker. I have no idea what kind of color accuracy current films exhibit but when I shot color film there could often be a fairly wide latatude. And, processing can make things worse. Having a color checker in the first frame of every roll of film was one way we used to keep an eye on color accuracy.

 

--Ron

[Brian]

Pop Photo used to carry a lot of film reviews-

 

Films worth shooting with before they're gone | Popular Photography

 

This one certainly has a "downer" in the title. But worth reading if you are unfamiliar with film types.

[ddmvecj]

 Having a color checker in the first frame of every roll of film was one way we used to keep an eye on color accuracy.

 Very good idea thank you !!

 

 

Pop Photo used to carry a lot of film reviews-

 

Films worth shooting with before they're gone | Popular Photography

 

This one certainly has a "downer" in the title. But worth reading if you are unfamiliar with film types.

And thank you very much for the link !!