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George McGovern

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3. Real nice bodies/lenses/flashes! The 105 f/2.5 should be fun! Way to go sir pball.
Sat Jun 27, 2026, 12:28 AM
Saturday

I no longer shoot film and hadn't heard of Portra 400. So I looked it up.

"Portra 400 is widely regarded as one of the best all-around color negative films available, largely due to its incredible exposure latitude. It handles overexposure exceptionally well, maintaining highlight detail and smooth tonal transitions, while still offering flexibility in less-than-ideal lighting.
The film is known for its warm, natural color palette, medium contrast, and excellent skin tone reproduction. Colors are clean and balanced, making Portra 400 a great choice for portraits, weddings, travel, landscapes, and everyday photography. Its versatility is what sets it apart – it performs just as well in
bright daylight as it does in overcast or lower light situations."
https://thedarkroom.com/film/portra-400/

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