fast slide film
Old 12-17-2008   #1
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fast slide film
Hello all,

I know the info is buried in here somewhere but please bear with me because I've got a terrible cold and a deadline. I've been shooting Fuji Astia but I need a faster film for some available light work. I'll be feeding it thru a M3 with a 50mm Summicron. I've been scanning the film.

I'm just looking for a starting point here. All of my film has been 100 ASA up to this point so I need some help.

Many thanks.
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Old 12-17-2008   #2
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Hi there--if you like Velvia--try Provia 400X--hard to find, but it looks like the fast alternative to Velvia to me. Colors are not quite as saturated, but much friendlier to faces...
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Old 12-17-2008   #3
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Another vote for Provia 400X
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Old 12-17-2008   #4
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provia 400X is incredible for low light! it pushes nicely to 800 and even 1600!
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Old 12-17-2008   #5
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Great, thanks for the recommendation.
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Old 12-17-2008   #6
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provia 400x is awesome. the major photo outlets carry it regularly. in 120 it pushes to 3200 real nice. in 35mm, 1600 looks great.
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Old 12-17-2008   #7
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i too shoot exclusively astia, but for low light i'll push sensia 400 to 800.
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Anyone push Astia?
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Old 12-17-2008   #9
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provia 400x...pushed to 800 /1600 is divine!
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