What is the best film for photography in Alpine environments?
Photography Notes by Pete Athans” While more and more climbers are bringing an ever increasing array of digital cameras into the mountains, many still prefer traditional film cameras. Sometimes however, after returning from an expedition, the glorious colors and depth you saw through the lens somehow did not transfer well to the 2-dimensional image. We recommend the following film to maximize photo quality: Color Slides: 50 Speed Fuji Velvia – high contrast 100 Speed Fuji Asita – neutral Color Negatives: 160 speed NC Kodak Portra Remember photos are wonderful records of your expedition but keep camera gear simple and light to best enjoy the trip you are on. Disposable and digital cameras are the lightest weight, but all cameras have maintenance issues that need to be carefully considered before bringing them up high.
