I'm using an excellent old Canon QL Ex Auto (1972), 50mm objective. T-Max 3200 asa pushed to 6400 ASA. I want to experiment to record the flow of the flames, with no other light. Then a nude with the shadows and light of the wood fire. Does any one have tips about this ?

Rui Edgar

-- Rui Edgar da Silva Guerreiro (redgar@navier.ist.utl.pt), December 14, 2000

Answers

I suggest that you liberally bracket your shots. That way you have a selection of "effects" to chose from.

-- Christopher Hargens (ldmr@cruzio.com), December 14, 2000.

I think you'd be better off with a slower film and long exposure times. You'll need a tripod of course and a cable release. This will give you the soft fire effect you are looking for.

-- Slow Film (none@thislocation.com), December 14, 2000.

The difficulty is that I want lots of grain. I've been thinking in neutral filters, to reduce the light. Does anyone knows if this kind of filters, reduce grain ?

Rui Edgar

-- Rui Edgar da Silva Guerreiro (redgar@navier.ist.utl.pt), December 15, 2000.

If you're pushing up to 6400, then you should get the grain you want if you develop in rodinal.

-- Christopher Hargens (ldmr@cruzio.com), December 15, 2000.