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Graham Ritchie
Film God

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From: New Zealand
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 - posted November 19, 2013 04:40 PM      Profile for Graham Ritchie   Email Graham Ritchie   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I took a roll in for developing yesterday and was wondering, who in this forum still takes slides? if so and why?...just curious [Roll Eyes]

Graham. [Smile]

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Graham Sinden
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Kent, UK
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 - posted November 19, 2013 05:03 PM      Profile for Graham Sinden   Email Graham Sinden   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I used to take slides until a few years ago. The reason is just fantastic picture quality naturally.

Graham S

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Bryan Chernick
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Bothell, WA, USA
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 - posted November 20, 2013 12:28 PM      Profile for Bryan Chernick   Email Bryan Chernick   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I use slide film in my View-Master stereo camera. I recently stocked up on several rolls of Fujichrome Velvia 100. That should last me a few years since I get over 70 stereo pairs on a 36 exposure roll.

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Chris Bird
Expert Film Handler

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From: Kingston upon Thames, UK
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 - posted November 21, 2013 03:22 AM      Profile for Chris Bird   Email Chris Bird   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Yes, I still regularly shoot Velvia in my Nikon FM3a, the colous and resolution are simply unbelievable. Anyone who hasn't seen a Velvia slide projected is in for a huge treat, especially as you can get top of the line projectors for peanuts now.

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Bryan Chernick
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 - posted November 21, 2013 11:08 AM      Profile for Bryan Chernick   Email Bryan Chernick   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Chris, I just switched from Kodak Ektachrome to Fuji Velvia due to Kodak discontinuing slide film. I can't wait to see what the results look like. Do you prefer the look of the ISO 50 or 100? I bought several rolls of the 100 because I like to get a larger depth of field for my stereo photos.

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Chris Bird
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 - posted November 21, 2013 01:08 PM      Profile for Chris Bird   Email Chris Bird   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I use the 50 ASA stuff myself - super fine grain, and as nice as Kodachrome or even better. The 100 is probably also great though.

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Graham Ritchie
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From: New Zealand
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 - posted December 14, 2013 07:40 PM      Profile for Graham Ritchie   Email Graham Ritchie   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Just recently got the slide film back "only took a week" and the results look really good, at the same time bought another roll of Fujichrome Provia 100F.

The price of film and getting them developed has gone up, but when you look at the results, its well worth it. I do hope 35mm slide film will continue to be available well into the future.

I notice that digital cameras are being made to look more like film cameras...funny eh!

Graham. [Smile]

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