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Posted by Robert Tucker (Member # 386) on February 06, 2007, 07:01 PM:

Hi, can any one help me out on this one. I recently shot 10 rolls of the new Super 8 EKTACHROME 64T on my Chinon 12 SMR Pacific at 18 fps I have been told before i process this film it will have to be pulled 2/3 stops back at the labs for over exposure.

I have been told that this camera does not read the correct exposure for this new film and if so i assume it will be over exposed?

Posted by Ugo Grassi (Member # 139) on February 07, 2007, 01:31 AM:

Dear Robert,
the performances of the 64T are almost strange. I ran some tests and the best results were shooting the 64 like a 40asa! It means if you shoot the 64T at the official speed, the images are too much dark.
Don't forget to mount an UV filter. The "new" emulsion need it much more other films.

Posted by John Whittle (Member # 22) on February 07, 2007, 09:25 AM:

Since most labs charge a premium for push or pull processing, I would suggest processing one roll normal and see what it looks like. If the subject matter is too dear, then buy another roll and shoot a test under the same conditions. You might find that pulling the process will result in images too dark, all things considered but then 2/3 stop isn't all that great and the accuracy of your meter might also effect the exposure as much as the camera not reading the 64T notch.

John

Posted by Joerg Polzfusz (Member # 602) on February 07, 2007, 01:22 PM:

Hi,

when your Chinon exposes the e64t at 40ASA, the result might be fine (as stated above). Nevertheless your Chinon might have exposed those films at 160ASA. If this is the case, the process has to be altered (sorry, can't remember whether a "push" or a "pull" is needed).
You can use the Super8 Cartridge Notch Ruler to check whether it was 40 or 160ASA.
BTW: The manual ( that can be downloaded here) has got a special section about shooting films that are neither 40 nor 160 ASA.

Jörg

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