Hi Simon,
At 08:32 AM 8/16/2000 GMT, Simon E. you wrote:
>I was suprised Joel commented that he found Astia too bland - the
>differences are very small. However, tastes vary. There are some Kodachrome
>die-hards on this list, and each film has its qualities. It is a matter of
>matching the film to your subject, lighting and personal preferences.
Let me put it another way: when the light is bland, Astia faithfully
records it that way. <g> So does Kodachrome even at its best, I think. I
don't find either too bland when I want the characteristics they provide.
I think Astia is a perfect substitute for KR in the old "Kodachrome light"
when a bigger-paletted film goes screwball. We're lucky to have some films
like E100VS and Elite EBX that provide a little punch when it may be
desirable. When it is desirable, of course, is a matter of personal taste.
These kinds of discussion ultimately end up saying more about the
photographer than the film. :-)
Joel Wilcox
Iowa City, Iowa USA
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