I would like to start using IT8 targets.
They do not seem to be so widely available any more. And they prices vary widely. What do people think of the lower priced ones? I know you get what you pay for, but I am not going to pay more than I paid for my scanner!
I have Wolf Faust's targets. They work well for me.
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
Another vote for Wolf Faust's targets.
How many IT8 targets do you find it necessary to have?
I have shot mostly E-6, both Fuji and Kodak. I also have a very small number of Kodachromes.
Is it really helpful to have a target for each Fuji film (Sensia, Provia etc.)?
There are definitely differences in the targets and I find if I were to use a profile generated from a different film that the colours are not as true as with the profile from the appropriate target.Originally Posted by Rider
S1 is a pretty good deal for $80.
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
Peter, S1 is good for 35mm. Can I use it for LF as well?
IMHO, the smaller targets are on a different film base; better to stick with the 4x5 sizes
That is true, I had not thought of that. On the other hand, I am using an Epson 4990 flatbed, not an Imacon. So I have to weigh how much of an impact the profile will make.
Assuming the 35mm targets are not optimal for 4x5, do you think (or just guess) that they will make matters worse or just not [a lot] better?
I know they cost more in 4x5 but they are individually measured rather than a bulk job.
Personally, I think, with the very small patch size of the smaller neg, you could get spillover between patches. Again, personally, I went for the 4x5 and am very happy with them
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