(posted 8833 days ago)I need to take some portrait type shots next week. They will be taken in a church, it will be dark and I will not be able to use flash.
I had a look around today, and it seems like I'll be able to get exposure times of around 1/25 with ISO 3200 film and a EF 135mm f2L USM lens. I can't get a faster lens or use flash so the film seems to be the only variable.
My current thought is to use Ilford 3200 Delta Pro in 135 format. I have used this film before and it seems to me that it should be simpler to control a B&W film at high speeds: at least you don't have to worry (directly) about colour balance.
However, the client would really like some colour pictures (as well). Help!!
In colour reversal film I only know of Fujichrome Provia 1600 Pro (RSP) and Ektachrome P1600X Pro (EPH) that will push to that speed. Does anybody have any experiences with these films at moderately slow shutter speeds (1/12-1/50)? How do they handle mixed light? (I can probably filter the worst light sources.)
Or would I be better off with colour print film? The last time I tried a film in this speed range the result was horrible. Maybe there are some better films now. How about PJ800 @ EI3200? (It was PJC I tried and didn't like, but the PJ films are a different emulsion.) Anybody tried Konica SR-G3200?
The objective is to preserve skin tones and, secondly, clothing. Alternatively: how long time can a model reasonably stay still? Could I go to 1/5 or 1/2 second exposure? ("Hold your breath, dear...") Any comments would be appreciated.