Emulsions for Architectural Work

[Paul Arthur]

Hi guys

I've got some commissions coming up that will require me to nail the perspective and verticals, so will be using the Ebony for it.

Can't be doing with hiring a digital back for the day, so will be using film.

I'm a long time Provia and Velvia user, but wondered if anyone had any preferences for different emulsions for architecture?

Thanks

Paul

[Marc Wilson]

I'd certainly look at provia over velvia due to it's more natural colour rendering and possibly look at neg films such as 160C (or portra 160) for greater exposure latitude.

Marc

[dave_whatever]

Daytime or nighttime? I've used provia for dusk shots, its pretty handy with it's good long exposure behaviour. You could also look at a tungsten film for dusk/night work.

[craigmagee]

I'd personally go for fuji 160s and have the extra latitude of the neg, color balance with artificial light is pretty decent.
If your doing a dusk/night set and want the artificial light to be color balanced go for fuji 64T, does a good job with flouros as well
Though for an alternative, if you can find it, kodak ektachrome 64T (EPT) is a bit less saturated and slightly warmer, I think calumet still have it in stock!

Depends what you and the client want it to look like really!!

[Charles Twist]

Hello Paul,
It depends somewhat on the dynamic range you need. Narrow range: velvia 100F (or if you need whacky reds and blues, velvia 100); medium range: provia; wide range: negative film (I have just tried Kodak 160 NC and really the results). The Fuji films mentioned don't suffer reciprocity failure and push/pull well. Haven't fully tested negative film but the dynamic range is certainly impressive after all these year in a narrow box...
I hope that helps. Regards,
Charles