Opinions on how Fugi Film compares to Kodak

[WDW4ME]

A local store has a great special on now for Fugi Film and I was wondering how it compared in picture quality to Kodak----or is there a difference?

Thanks!

[PeterPam]

I always use Fuji film. I used to develop pictures at a one hour photo center and many of the professional photographers used Fuji. I think the quality is definitely the same as Kodak.

[Disneymomma]

I had a photo expert tell me once Fuji is better than Kodak. I always buy Kodak dispoables-but I got a Fuji waterproof one and that was much better than the Kodak waterproof which had fog on the inside and some pictures came out with a hazy look- I would buy the Fuji waterproof camera over the Kodak.

[PhotobearSam]

As you can tell by my user name, I'm a photographer and photolab manager.

I LOVE FUJI !!!!!!

It seems to have brighter blues and greens and always looks great especially when printed on Fuji paper... Try Fuji Superia Film ---It's great...


Here is a previous post I made with photo tips...

Hope you have a great tip... If anyone has more questions I'll try to help..


If you want a little advice on how to choose film, here is what I tell my customers at my photolab...The darker the condition that you want to take pictures in, the higher the # (ISO) must be on your film.
100 ISO is for bright sunny days( at the beach and during really nice days outdoors and even when skiing because the sun is soooo bright)
200 ISO is a good all around film for somewhat cloudy days and indoors with flash(I use it for most of my family shots inside the house and in most outdoor conditions)
400 ISO is good for cloudy days/evenings and indoors with flash (I use 400 for wedding receptions and trips to dark places like churches, museums etc...but I always use a flash indoors for this... no flash would give you underexposed pics. 400 is good on rainy days)
800 ISO is for really dark conditions and situations where you cannot use a flash
(I use 800 for doing wedding pictures in churches that don't allow flash photography and for fireworks)
The problem with 800 film is that you should not use it on bright sunny days (no matter what Kodak says, it WILL overexpose the pictures)
Don't confuse 800 ISO disposable cameras with the 800 ISO film you can put in your camera, YOU MUST USE A FLASH INDOORS WITH ANY DISPOSABLE OR YOU WON'T GET PICTURES BACK AT ALL. (I have seen many disappointed people at my lab when I tell them their pics didn't turn out)They are great in general but are equiped with a small opening and a plastic lens that does not do well indoors without a flash.
So what film to use when you want to do both indoors and outdoors????
Here is what we do...
I put 200 ISO in my camera and I am in charge of doing all outdoor shots.
Richard puts 400 or 800 in his camera for indoors and he takes all of those shots.
(we will use 800 inside disney attractions where you can't use a flash but while visiting pavilions at Epcot where flash is ok we will use 400(less expensive)
;)

[PeterPam]

That's a great idea!....having 2 cameras with different speed films. On our last Disney vacation, I mostly used 400 speed because the inside attractions were pretty dark, but when I took outdoor shots I wished I had 100 or 200 speed. thanks!:D

[Spectro is #1]

I am A wedding Dj and ALL the photographers us Fuji. That makes it good enough for me to use!

[IvyandLace]

So if I'm only buying disposable cameras, what type should I buy?? :confused:
IVY

[PhotobearSam]

I KNOW that a lot of people bring only disposable with them... It all depends on how many you are bringing along..

If you don't take many pictures you can do this very easily, but if you plan on buying 10 or more good quality disposables than you may be better off buying a decent ($50 - $60) camera and buying good film. This may be less expensive in the long run and your pictures should be better.

My favorite brand of disposable is FUJI Quicksnaps and their disposable underwater cameras are really good.

Even if you decide to go with the regular camera, bring along a disposable or 2 for the pool and water parks.

If there are more than one person in your party, it is a good idea to affix those sticky address labels to each camera to identify which ones are yours...This also helps if you have to visit the lost and found looking for yours. If anyone comes accross your, they might just be very kind and mail it to you. I know I would.:D

[hulabird]

i have had better luck with kodak than fuji

hulabird

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[TiggerTeen86]

The truth of the matter is..according to Consumer Reports, there is no difference between Walgreens brand and the best you can buy from Kodak or Fuji. They are ALL equal.

Jon

[Poohbear123]

Thanks for the tips Photobear! What about those new camera's that have zoom lenses? What film do I use for daylight/nighttime?

[PhotobearSam]

Most manufacturers of zoom cameras say you should use a 400 ISO. I think you would be fine with 200 for days and 400 for evening and nights...:)

[Poohbear123]

Thanks Sam! Just to let you know, I printed your info, and highlighted the parts I needed to and put it in my WDW folder! I just happen to have 3 cameras and will have to decide which ones to bring! I have a very old Minolta SRT 200 and 2 zoom cameras. I think I will bring the Minolta and take fireworks Pictures one night, and than take one of the "new" zooms and try that one the next night! Not going until Nov. so I have plenty of time!:rolleyes:

[4407mark]

I have to agree with Sam - the Fuji has much richer blues and greens while Kodak tends to favor the yellow, oranges, and reds (warmer colors). Sam's tips are also right on the money - a lot of people will shoot pics with the 100 or 200 speed disposables at night and have horrible luck.

Film speed makes a big difference and the 200 or 400 is ideal for daytime shooting or inside with a flash. At the other end of the spectrum, I shot 800 speed film at Illuminations and got some awesome shots!

I personally prefer Kodak Royal Gold (a bit more expensive, similar to the Fuji Superia) - all colors seem much more vibrant! In fairness though, I have had real good luck with the Fuji as well. Enjoy your photos!

Mark

[DiznEeyore]

I have a question re: shooting pictures at night. I know to use 800 sp film for things like SpectroMagic & fireworks, but should I use a flash, or no? And if I use a flash, is it true I should use the regular flash and not the nighttime setting unless it's on a tripod because of the delay? Any help is appreciated!

[princess'sx3]

I would also like to know, what is better? Do I use a flash at night with 400 speed film, if I'm taking pictures of the night parade and the fireworks. ? Thank You.

[PhotobearSam]

I would use 400 speed with flash for parades and stay within 20 feet of the subject.

You can use 800 with no flash for fireworks but I would suggest to use a mini tripod (or small spiderpod) The duration of a flash is to short to capture fireworks very well. The small zoom camera that we are buying for the trip allows us to use a B (bulb) setting for nighttime shots and we can keep the shutter open for up to 5 minutes by holding down the shutter button.

If you are unsure if your camera has the capability to do such shots, bring it in to a professional camera shop and ask their opinion.

In case anyone was wondering, we are buying a Pentax 38-105 zoom compact camera for around $200 canadian. (105S)

Hope this helps....

If you have any other questions, just send me a pm and I will answer... :cool:

[briane]

As a former professional photographer, here are my suggestions:

All films are not the same. I prefer the following:

Fuji Fujicolor Reala 100 (for my Nikon N70)

Agfa-Gevaert Agfacolor Optima II Prestige 200 ASA (for my Olympus point and shoot)

Kodak Royal Gold (not Gold) is also ok.

Go to www.photographyreview.com for detailed descriptions.

You can pay as little as $1.30 - $1.70 a roll at Sam's Club for Kodak Gold. If you want the absolute best shots you can get, upgrade to one of the above films. You can get a roll of one of the above for about $4.50. To me, it is worth it especially when my trip is running over $3,000. When you get back home, all you have are the memories and the pictures.

*If you can afford it, don't buy a disposable. If you do buy one, make sure it has a flash. Use a flash on all of you outdoor people shots even if it is sunny.

*If most of your pictures are during the day and outside, why not use 100 or 200 speed film. If you want to enlarge a shot, make sure you use 100 speed film.

*Don't take pictures of fireworks without a tripod or maybe try using a friends shoulder to help keep the camera steady. So much film is wasted on night shots. A flash is only good for 15 feet.

*Protect your pictures by using acid free products. Creative Memories is a company that specializes in this.

*Get pictures developed at a good lab, not a discount store.

[cuinwdw]

I use what ever is on sale(Kodak or Fuji)... but i find when I have Fuji it is a bit better....but not much.

Where did you see Fuji on sale?? I leave for WDW next week and need to buy film.

Thanks

[Luv2Roam]

I was surprised to read good here about Fuji. Other than being cheaper, I don't recall hearing good about it.
If I was really picky on film, I would buy Agfa.
But I buy whatever Sam's sells. We have an Elfina and I can buy several rolls of that film (Kodak) for what a few rolls cost elsewhere.

[SPAGo 98]

I read a series of articles on Photography at Mouseplanet, and if I remember clearly, he concluded that Fuji film was overall better than Kodak. If you go to the mouseplanet site (www.mouseplanet.com) and look for something aboput Photography, you'll find it pretty easily. It's really relevant since it talks about shots that most parkgoers take (ie parades, characters, etc)

[SPAGo 98]

My bad, he seems to like Kodak Royal Gold better than Fuji New SUperia (i think) . Here's the link ...

Mouseplanet Focus on Photography Fuji/Kodak Comparo (http://www.mouseplanet.com/roger/rl010525.htm)

[LindaBabe]

does your favorite film processor use? I always used Fuji film and processed at Walmart on fuji equipment. Then I switched to Snapfish, which uses kodak equipment & paper. The color saturation wasn't what it had been. A switch to Kodak film resolved the issue.

[seagull]

I personally like Kodak Royal Gold and Fugi Superia. I once had the unexpected opportunity to take a picture of my DH with his favorite singer at a concert. I only had 100 speed Royal Gold in my camera at the time and it was outside at night but fairly well lit. I ran over, took the picture, but was very worried it would not come out well. To my surprise, it came out beautiful. I had it enlarged for him and since it was fast speed film, the enlargement came out great too. This was a few years ago and have been hooked on Royal Gold ever since.

I don't know if they make Royal Gold in 800 speed, but I have tried the regular Kodak 800 and was not impressed. I stick with the Fugi Superia when I don't use Royal Gold.

[Aquagirl]

I discovered that Fuji was better. The colors are more vibrant. Kodak film cannot produce certain colors such as the green of the Fuji packaging.(or so I've been told.) Fuji is usually cheaper as well. I have also been told that CVS film is the same as Fuji. I really like CVS film and see no difference. You can usually find really good deals on CVS film.