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New Kodak Max Zoom 400 Print Film
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Until about five years ago, any color print film with an ISO over 200 was considered to be in the "high-speed" category. Then, the many ISO 1000 and 800 films hit the market, and eventually, the ISO 400 products were defined as medium...

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Fujichrome Provia 400F Pro Plus Sensia 200 And 400 Films
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2001  |  0 comments

Over the past two years, we have seen significant improvements in all ISO 400 and 800 color print films, but few advances in the "fast" color reversal products. This is understandable because color neg film outsells slide film by a vast...

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Supra Film Equals Super Scans
David B. Brooks  |  Nov 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Kodak recently released new Supra 100, 400, and 800 speed 35mm professional color negative films reported on by our Editor, Bob Shell, in the July issue. Part of the information Kodak published about these new films is that they have been formulated...

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Dunco Vario Split Enlarger
Dave Howard  |  Oct 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Dunco isn't exactly a household word among photographers on the west side of the Atlantic. My first exposure to the brand was at the 1994 photokina show in Ger-many, where I discovered their line of medium format enlargers and adjustable printing easels.

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First Look
New Kodak Max Zoom 800 Print Film
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Until recently, ISO 400 seemed to be the uppermost limit in terms of film speed for excellent print quality in 8x12" reproductions. However, there are many advantages to shooting with an ISO 800 film: less risk of blur from camera shake, greater...

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New Fujichrome Provia 100F (RDP III)
Peter K. Burian  |  Mar 01, 2000  |  0 comments

Although Fujichrome Provia 100 Professional is a top-rated transparency film, the engineers at Fuji have not been resting on their laurels. Aggressively continuing their Research and Development activity, they achieved a breakthrough: an ISO 100 film with...

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Hot New Ektachrome Slide Films
Peter K. Burian  |  Jun 01, 1999  |  0 comments

Although the current Ekta-chrome Elite Chrome 100 and the E100 series films are the best emulsions Kodak has ever produced, some photographers had been hoping for an even more highly saturated chrome. Well, Kodak has responded with two films, intended for...

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Fuji NHGII 800
Steve Bedell  |  Jun 01, 1999  |  0 comments

If you'll allow me a little history, let me reminisce for a moment. The first article I did for Shutterbug was in the late '80s. It was about shooting Kodak VPH 400 film at weddings. The film was a big step forward in shooting candid type...

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Agfachrome RSX II 100 And CT Precisa 100
Peter K. Burian  |  Jun 01, 1999  |  0 comments

Although the slide films of early 1998 were already excellent, the "big three" manufacturers continue to enhance their emulsions. Agfa for example had a winner with its Agfachrome RSX 100 Professional, which won the prestigious European Photo...

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Palette Toners
Frances E. Schultz  |  Jan 01, 1998  |  0 comments

There are those who say that there really isn't any reason, anymore, to go into the darkroom to tone prints. After all, you can sit in front of the computer and change color balance, alter brightness and contrast, and bend curves to get all kinds of...

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