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Subject: [OM] Re: scanning slides and negative
From: Siddiq <iddibhai@xxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2005 19:51:53 -0800
On Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:52:54 -0800, Jan Steinman <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

<snip>

> Plus your neg speed was faster, so things aren't very equal. Provia is
> known for fine grain, but I'm not familiar with NPS.
>
> The only time I prefer neg film -- especially if the destination is
> scanning -- is in very high contrast situations, where the greater
> latitude of the film is more important than the RMS grain frequency.

NPS is ISO160, but I tend to rate it 125. It is also very mute, low  
contrast, low saturation for wedding work, whereas provia is quite a bit  
more punchier. that might be something to account for part of the  
difference.

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