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Film Speed, Etc.
Forum List | Follow Ups | Post Message | Back to Thread Topics | In Response To Posted by Daniel Johnson on November 28, 2002 02:58:04 UTC |
It's not just a question of film speed, but also spectral sensitivity. Many films are poor at capturing red nebulosity (Hydrogen alpha wavelength, about 657 nm) because the human eye is not very sensitive at that wavelength, and films are intentionally made to mimic the eye. One film I've enjoyed a lot is Kodak Supra 400, a professional film that you may have to special order (try adorama.com ,where I bought a pack of five rolls mail order). This film captures both red and blue nebulosities well, and fast. Most fast films become grainy. This one isn't bad. Other photographers might suggest other films. I know I've tried a lot that flopped on red nebulosities, or that gave ridiculous sky colors.
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