Film carries a somewhat overrated importance in lunar photography. My seemingly indiscriminate use of a variety of unconventional films (TMax, Fugicolor Reala, Kodachrome) suggests that other factors are of greater importance. I shoot whatever is in the camera at the time.

If told to choose one film, however, I would pick TMax 100. Why? Good latitude. I want the most grey scale possible in the shot. Grain isn't a critical factor for me as the image is displayed via the internet. Screen resolution limits the visible grain on most medium ASA speed films.

To the next article
Back to the Basic Guide list
Back to Ann's Lunar home page