I was wondering what combination of film and scanning you all have found to be useful. In the past I have used transparency (Velvia or Provia for) exclusively, but I'm somewhat attracted to the exposure lattitude and D-range of Color Negative film.
1. It would seem that contrast, color saturation, or b/w conversion could always be manipulated post process?
2. Have any of you had any success in scanning/conversion of Color Neg 4x5 to digital?
3. As far as transparency film goes, do any of you shoot Astia (or the like) and then just manipulate to get the look of higher contrast/saturation films later?
Note: I'm on a budget and already have an Epson 4990 which I will use for first batch work... those few images judged worthy will be drum scanned elsewhere. I don't have the money to own every film in quickloads or traditional holders for every situation.
Sorry for the long-winded question and Thanks in advance.
1. It would seem that contrast, color saturation, or b/w conversion could always be manipulated post process?
2. Have any of you had any success in scanning/conversion of Color Neg 4x5 to digital?
3. As far as transparency film goes, do any of you shoot Astia (or the like) and then just manipulate to get the look of higher contrast/saturation films later?
Note: I'm on a budget and already have an Epson 4990 which I will use for first batch work... those few images judged worthy will be drum scanned elsewhere. I don't have the money to own every film in quickloads or traditional holders for every situation.
Sorry for the long-winded question and Thanks in advance.