I'm just getting started with film based astrophotography. My guided scope mount is not highly regarded for astrophotography but I'm going to see what I can do with it. So at this point I am most interested in wide angle, whole constelation shots and secondary interest in brighter DSO's, moon and planet subjects. I own an old manual Nikon 35mm camera and want to know what kind of film to buy. Many years ago I bought a roll of B/W ilford film for some shots of the moon and recently I've just been using off the shelf 400 speed color print film. And I have to rely on my local camera shop to develop all my film (and they've done well with the two rolls I've given them). I'd appreciate opions and recommendations on films that would do well for my gear and interests. Is slide film better? Is B/W better? What works well?
35mm film of choice
Started by Falling-leif, 02/08/2006 05:07PM
Posted 02/08/2006 05:07PM
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Posted 02/08/2006 05:13PM
#1
Hi Leif,
The current films that work well are:
Kodak Ektachrome 200 or Elite Chrome 200 (these are also referred to as E200) (color Slide)
Fuji Provia 400F (color slide)
Fuji Super HQ 200 (color negative)
You'll get the best results out of the two slide films, and it's a good idea to at least try the Kodak E200 just to see the saturated reds. They are nice. The Elite Chrome 200 is the amateur version of the professional Ektachrome 200. The local shops will likely have to send them off but I've found that's not a big deal (I take mine into Wal-Mart, for example).
The B&W Film of choice by far used to be hypered Kodak Technical Pan Film, but in their infinite wisdom they've discontinued making it as of last year. You can still get hypered TP from lumicon.com...you'll just need a way to develop it.
Hope this helps,
Jason
The current films that work well are:
Kodak Ektachrome 200 or Elite Chrome 200 (these are also referred to as E200) (color Slide)
Fuji Provia 400F (color slide)
Fuji Super HQ 200 (color negative)
You'll get the best results out of the two slide films, and it's a good idea to at least try the Kodak E200 just to see the saturated reds. They are nice. The Elite Chrome 200 is the amateur version of the professional Ektachrome 200. The local shops will likely have to send them off but I've found that's not a big deal (I take mine into Wal-Mart, for example).
The B&W Film of choice by far used to be hypered Kodak Technical Pan Film, but in their infinite wisdom they've discontinued making it as of last year. You can still get hypered TP from lumicon.com...you'll just need a way to develop it.
Hope this helps,
Jason
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