Hello
I'm pretty new here, so apologies if I have posted in the wrong place. And since receiving my photographs back I think I know the answer but it would be good to get some expert knowledge.
I recently just took my first shots using a 4x5 Sinar camera.
Due to the cost of the film, I did invest in a single new pack, but I was waiting on ebay to try and snap up something older which had been cold stored. I finally got one pack of Provia 100, and one NPS 160.
Metering: I have a Minolta electronic light meter which has always given me accurate readings.
Processing: this was done by an employee of the shop where I bought the camera. He has the same camera system, he has since left the shop but still does this processing on behalf of their customers.
Scanning: I have an Epson 2450 flatbaed, which has a 4x5 holder. I scanned my photos I think 'face down' (with the text facing me in reverse).
Given all this I was a bit disappointed with the results. Then I realised the film dated from 1996, the seller said it had been frozen, but now I am wondering if at some point the film got exposed to heat.
Here are two of NPS images:
And here is a Provia one (this film seems to have faired much better)
I paid quite a bit for the processing and I have since found out Peak Imaging will do it for £3 per sheet. So I guess the acid test would be to shoot on my new film stock and send everything to Peak.
I don't know whether it is worth shooting any more of the expired NPS, I am not a fan of that look! Or if I do decide to shoot with it should I overexpose (I am sure there will be alot written about this online).
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