[LRflex] Re: Color renditions between M8 and DMR

I was thinking in terms of the difference more like
two different slide films -- the M8 shot looks more
like Velvia or an older warm Agfachrome or perhaps an
Ektachrome warm version, and the DMR more like a
normal contrast Ektachrome or maybe Provia or Astia. 
Actually, the photographer would need to tell us wich
looks more like the scene. Or like a mild warming
filter as Ted suggests.

I can see how the extended red sensitivity could be a
big advantage in B&W  -- I would expect a higher
effective sensitivity under tungsten light, and skin
tones should come out lighter in low-light conditions.
 
Skies might also be slightly darker, like a light
yellow filter was used, and perhaps some haze
penetration since haze is usually from the blue end of
the spectrum.  Does anyone know if the blue end of the
spectrum is reduced slightly or is it normal?  I doubt
blue sensitivity would be extended.

Tom Schofield
 
--- Ted Grant <tedgrant@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Actually given the grass conditions and time of year
> and if these images 
> weren't side by each I find both of them more than
> acceptable colour 
> photographs.
> 
> I'm aware of the "red sensitivity" of the M8 and in
> some conditions we've 
> seen a marked off colour problem. However, I see
> both of these as acceptable 
> without question particularly when Mother Nature can
> turn these grass and 
> wet lands slightly different hues and colours over
> night given correct 
> weather conditions.
> 
> Put the DMR photo in one room and M8 image in
> another and I find it hard to 
> believe anyone would have a problem with either.
> Sometimes it's quite unfair 
> to the equipment and manufacturer to illustrate a
> situation in this fashion, 
> actually when the M8 version is quite fall like in
> colours. As is the DMR!
> 
> It's an excellent example of a slight difference,
> but certainly not a major 
> WOW factor in this kind of scene. A brides white
> dress and it would be a 
> major disaster,no question! But in others as we see
> here it's no big deal. 
> Actually no different than adding a slight warming
> filter for enhancement.
> 
> However, I'd much rather not have any thoughts about
> IR or whatever colour 
> might be recorded without my wishing to create
> myself.
> 
> These are interesting, however in an enhancing sort
> of fashion.
> 
> ted
> 



 
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