Pushing Ektar.

[norters]

Hi folks just a quick one. I am currently in Berlin with my girlfriend and whilst in a pharmacy I picked up some of the above for four euros. I have never shot it before. The weather tomorrow may be a tad overcast. Would you recommend shooting this particular film to 200 or even 400? Would he results be bobbins? Should I stick to box speed and wait for any sun to emerge?

Sorry for all the questions and not performing a search. I am currently rationing my data and I know how helpful you lovely people are

 

[Alastair]

I wouldn't, it's a bit touchy about being pushed from what I've read and I always shoot it at box speed. See if you can grab some Portra 400 or Pro-400H, they're both happy shot at wider range of ISO settings (as well as being 400 ISO to start with).

And don't miss Photo Akman just outside the SW exit from U-bahn Sophie-Charlotte-Platz, it's packed with old cameras. Nearby is Foto Hess on Kaiser-Friedrich-Strasse north of Bismarckstrasse, you should be able to get a good variety of film there.

 

[norters]

Thank you so much I may keep the Ektar for some long exposure/sunsets back home when I have tripod. I have gorillapod with me but have forgotten my slr cable release!

Those two shops are already extensively researched Planning on going to one tomorrow. Was actually hoping to find some Portra and some Tri-X so you have given me hope!

I am in love with this city already. Have seen so many film shooters here its unreal. Back home I never see any! Word of warning, expect the show us your film shots thread to be flooded come the weekend

Thanks again!

 

[Alastair]

And don't forget to go to Maroush on Adalbertstrasse just behind Kotbusser Tor for a schawarma, then walk up the street and around the corner (right) to Melek the nut shop and 24hr bakery on Oranienstrasse.

When the budget runs tight but you need a sit-down meal, go to Hirsch on Kopernikusstrasse (S-Bahn Warschauer Strasse, U-bahn Frankfurter Tor). The SchniSpaSo is the most expensive plate on the menu at 7.50 euros, and it's delicious and filling.