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Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on August 24, 2010, 02:23 PM:

After finishing the last rolls of E64T, now I am going to try E100D with Minolta 64XL.

I know that I have to take out the internal filter (85) for outdoor shooting.... but do I need to attach another filter to replace the 85 internal filter?

thanks

Posted by Alexander Vandeputte (Member # 1803) on August 26, 2010, 02:30 PM:

Hi Winbert,

Presuming the camera can meter for 100ASA, removing the filter is all that should be done.
E100D is a daylight film, so if you are going to film indoors with then you'll need an 80A filter.
Personally I don't bother when filming indoors and the result are OK, yes yellowish but that is kind of fitting.
I have shot already 10 rolls of E100D and I must say I am very pleased with the look. At correct exposure level, the film yields a crisp contrast with very saturated colors and warm skintones. If you over expose a bit 1/2 to 2/3 of a stop the film gets more neutral.
Anyway, enjoy !

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on August 26, 2010, 06:54 PM:

Alex,

I am sure I will be shooting outdoor only. I love sunshine. So, I will not need that 80A filter.

I don't know if my camera can read 100 ASA, how can I find that?

Presume that the camera cannot meter 100 ASA, what should be done to deal with that? increase the exposure or decrease it?

Posted by Bryan Chernick (Member # 1998) on August 26, 2010, 07:55 PM:

If you look at the following link it says that that camera does work with ASA 100

http://www.super8aid.net/cameras.html

Also, Super 8 Wiki says you can override the meter and use manual exposure even if the meter is not functioning.

http://super8wiki.com/index.php/Minolta_XL_64_Sound

The best way to find out is to test it with film. I have a few super 8 cameras. When I get a new one I will use the last several feet of film to test a new camera. That way I don't waste an entire roll.

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on August 26, 2010, 08:25 PM:

Thanks Bryan,

Now I feel safe. I can just shoot 100D with filter open.

referring this:

quote:
you can override the meter and use manual exposure even if the meter is not functioning.

and Alex':

quote:
If you over expose a bit 1/2 to 2/3 of a stop the film gets more neutral.

Does it mean, it is better to set the camera into manual exposure but increase it from what the auto exposure reads?

sorry for asking a stupid question, I am really laymen in photography things.

thanks

Posted by Bryan Chernick (Member # 1998) on August 26, 2010, 11:09 PM:

I would just let the meter do it's thing and see what you get. If the meter is not working properly 1/2 to 2/3 stop will be meaningless. You may be happy with the way it looks without changing anything. How it looks will also depend on how you project it.

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on August 26, 2010, 11:45 PM:

Bryan and Alex....

Not really a 100D question... but from your last 64T (and K40s) processed by Dwayne, did you feel a little bluish on the final result?

I do have that felling. The today's lab process is inferior compared to what my Dad got 30 years ago. Your opinion?

Posted by Alexander Vandeputte (Member # 1803) on August 27, 2010, 03:54 AM:

Bryan is right. Just follow the automatic exposure the first time and see how it comes out. Then you can start experimenting.
Also different camera optics will give different results. My Canon 814 Autozoom E makes E100D come out with high contrast and popping colors, whereas my Beaulieu with Schneider lens produces a more neutral look.
I have 5 K40 rolls on their way back from Dwanyne's but since this will be the first time I use them I cannot tell. I have never used 64T as I was never too impressed by how it looked (rather grainy and cool).

Posted by Bryan Chernick (Member # 1998) on August 27, 2010, 09:28 AM:

I use Alpha Cine in Seattle for processing. They are not far from where I work and they do a great job. They have mail order processing like Dwayne.

http://alphacine.com/

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