Constantijn ☮

Is it sensible to put Portra 800 in Kiev-4a (aka Contax II)? Considering the price of this film, I wanna squeeze more than 36 frames, and I managed to shot 39 frames one time with my Kiev. Or better to put it in my trustworthy Nikon F4? What do you think? Also film is expired by 2 years, but was stored in fridge, is box speed OK or better rate it at around iso 640?

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Oct 5, 2024 at 8:21amMastodon for Android
Show threadTristan Colgate-McFarlaneOct 5, 2024
@quite1enough depends a bit on weather/subject. Does the 4a do 1/1000th? If not, then you aren't going to have a lot of exposure options in full sun. If there's a bit of cloud will make life easier. Would be good for shade and interior though I think.
I'd go box speed.
Show threadConstantijn ☮Oct 5, 2024
@tmcfarlane yep, it does 1/1000, but there's thing that I like talking pictures in din light, like evening, sunset and whatnot
Show threadChrisROct 5, 2024

@quite1enough Well, no-one can decide but you. However, my 2p... it's a film, put it in any camera you have confidence in. NB it's a fast film, so make sure you have a reasonably fast shutter speed (apparently some older Kievs have 1/250 fastest, that could cause you problems!).

C41 films are rarely harmed by slightly downrating, so EI 640 would put you perhaps on the safe side. Dev as normal?

Of course, YMMV, you pays your money and makes your choice!

Good luck, please show results...

Show threadConstantijn ☮Oct 5, 2024
@carusb thanks! My Kiev-4a has 1/1250 max (which is 1/1000 in reality), my only concern that Kodak vision3 250d shots turned out with some greenish tint and apparently it's a lens issue. And I'm in suburban town now and forgot that other lens without the tint :(