Portra 800 shots

[Katastrofo]

Finally tried this film and no noise reduction* was used:





Taken late afternoon yesterday. I have some more to work up and will
add later.

Camera: Konica T4
Lens: UC Hexanon 4/80-200 zoom (manual focus only)

*some NR to the background has now been applied to the first and last picture

[Orio]

These are very good Bill.

#1 is pure class and one of the best flower photos I have seen posted here recently (and you know how I am tired with flowers at the moment)

#2 a perfect capture

and #3 has a beautiful contrast between the black skin and the green of the leaves. In this last one I would perhaps use some Noise Ninja though, perhaps selectively (on skin only, to make it different texture from the BG).

[ManualFocus-G]

All three look superb! I have so much respect for you film guys having tried shooting a roll recently

[Orio]

[ManualFocus-G]

[Katastrofo]

Shrek and Orio, thanks for the kind words.

Orio, it would be easier for me to use NR on the BG. I have Noise Ninja
Pro, but am not really good at it yet, except for doing backgrounds.

It seems Portra colors don't let you down regardless of what ISO you
use. There's grain, but is more forgiveable than Kodak Gold 200.

And also like the rest of the Portras, converts well:

[Orio]

[Katastrofo]

Thanks, Orio, I'll be practicing these tips.

[Attila]

Another great series dear my friend!

[Katastrofo]

Thanks, Attila!

[Schnauzer]

Thats 800? WOW!!! I have to try some of the 160 or 400, probable 160 in the EOS 3. That is good film Bill. I have to order 2 new eheim canisters this week for the aquariums, you know what they cost. I lost motors after 17 years. In 3 or 4 weeks I'm going to order some porta after I recover from the canisters.

[Katastrofo]

Ron, yes, I know all about what Eheims cost, but that's the price you pay
for good, sound, German engineering. What other pump/canister would
last 17 years?

Simon Kennedy opened my eyes to Portra film originally (his 'Tate' thread)
and my friend Russ (Kiron Kid) showed me what Portra 800 can do.
It's the perfect film for zoom lenses.

Thanks for your comments, Ron, and hope to see your Portra efforts in
a few weeks!

Here's a few of Russ's shots of Portra 800, burned @640:




by his permission, scans are done professionally

He uses Tammie zooms and Nikon bodies, mostly.

[Katastrofo]

Here are a couple more:






Last flower, honest. ;o)

[poilu]

great samples Bill!
now I have to try this portra

[Attila]

Next film what I have to buy ! Thanks! Superb samples!

[Katastrofo]

Poilu and Attila, thanks! Hope to see some of your samples of this film
very soon!

[trifox]

perfect results!!

tf

[Katastrofo]

Thanks, TF, recommend Portra when you get your medium format back.

[hexi]

Very good shots, and excellent and detailed color rendition as seen particullary on pic 3. A bit on saturation on pic 2 ... i'm not a fan of hig speed films ( 400 max in color ) but the pOrtra is worth trying.

thanx for the pictures

[trifox]

[Katastrofo]

hexi, thanks for your comments. I forgot to do one adjustment in #2 and
corrected that now.

TF, I hope you find a Rapid Omega at a reasonable price. The lenses are
pretty reasonable for how well they perform.

[Jesito]

Hi Bill,

Nice quality!. Your shots are superb!...

I wouldn't expect so little grain from such a high ISO film!.
Is it because you forced it to a lower ISO?.

I've plenty of expectations with Portra 160VR that I currently have in the YashicaMat. (Roll not yet finished).

Thanks for sharing!

Jes.

[Katastrofo]

Thanks, Jes, looking forward to your 160VC shots!

Forgot: All these were shot at box speed, Jes. Shooting at 640 might
have reduced what little grain there is, but runs the chance of the pics
appearing a little " hot".

[spiralcity]

Absolutely stunning images. I give more credit to you than I do the film.

Fantastic work!

[Katastrofo]

Spiralcity, thanks for your comments, too kind. I hope others try this
film.