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Paula Vergara 		 

Processing B&W Film as Color Film


Hi,
I've heard that there are some B&W films out there than can be processed as color film. Does anyone know which ones? I think Kodak may be one source, but not sure which film in particular would work.

Thanks,


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March 13, 2004

 

John Wright 		  True...
Kodak and Ilford both make a black and white film that is C41 processed (normal color) that you can take to any one hour photo lab. The Ilford is much better in my opinion (Ilford XP2). The Kodak film seems to be less consistent and the b&w tones seem to vary greatly within a single roll of film. I've had very good luck with the Ilford. Good luck!


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March 13, 2004

 

Michael McCullough 		  Well that really is debatable about the Ilford,dosen't it only print well on Black and White paper?Portra Black and White is very nice as well as the Kodak regular C41 Black and white +,both I.ve found print well on black and white paper,the only draw back I've found with the Kodak C41 that it will sometimes blow out highlights,this is where I heard the ilford performs in a more consistant manner!!!!!


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March 17, 2004

 

Jan K. VanLeer 		 
 
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C-41 B/W

Jan K. VanLeer

  
 
As I work in a Fuji 1-hr lab, the C-41 B/W's get printed on color paper. With the Fuji Frontier printer, there are a couple of ways to print the B/W, but there is only one "best way" to get optimal results on color paper. If you are having the film processed and printed by a color lab, the prints may vary from lab to lab. Here is an example of the Kodak. This pic was loaded from a CD that was burned at time of processing. (No PS desaturation) I am not too happy with my execution of the shot, but thought someone might be interested in seeing an example. It is convenient sometimes, because of the quick turnaround time, but it is no substitute for good traditional B/W film. Warm regards, jan


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