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From: "SteveS" <sgshiya@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: What filter when shooting B&W portraits with Kodak 3200?
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Subject: Re: What filter when shooting B&W portraits with Kodak 3200?
I used to use a deep yellow filter with bw film. It
gave a delicate look to human flesh that I liked.
However, if you're shooting at 3200 the grain will
probably counteract any delicacy.
Gregory,
Thanks for reponding to my message. DO you know what
the yellow filter is called ? This week I am going to
experiment with it. I very curious to see how its
going to look with 3200 speed film.
Thanks,
srinivasa regeti
As for using a yellow filter with B&W film even in low light, the only
thing to remember is that whatever color filter with B&W film, the shadows
'of that color' with be rendered in deeper tones. The yellow, Wratten #15
or #8 are the filters to enhance the shadow areas.
Using filters will equalize the highlights and shadow areas. You must add
to the exposure and if the exposure is over one second, compensate for any
reciprocity failure.
S. Shapiro
