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Jimmy Flaherty
 

Push Photography


When pushing a 50 speed film 1 stop will the grain quality still develop clearer than shooting 100 speed at the correct ISO?


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July 01, 2003

 

Jeff S. Kennedy
  Depends on what film you're talking about.


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July 01, 2003

 

Jimmy Flaherty
  Let's say Fuji Velvia pushed 1 stop vs. Fuji Provia shot normal.


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July 02, 2003

 

Jeff S. Kennedy
  If grain is you only consideration then in that instance I would shoot the Provia. It's going to have a better grain structure vs Velvia no matter what you do. The reasons for pushing film go beyond just gaining an extra stop or two. In the old day when I shot a lot of Velvia I would push it usually to boost saturation and contrast. I would do this when I was shooting under low contrast light.


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July 02, 2003

 

Jimmy Flaherty
  Great, thanks for the info jeff. i'll have to give it a try sometime.


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July 02, 2003

 
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