Re: [APML]: Galaxies,Color Film and Single Negative Processing

[KPM6@aol.com]

  I took alot of prime focus galaxy shots this last weekend (10/12)  I just
received my prints back from the processor and was disappointed with the
results.  In particular I took 2 shots of M74 (the film is Fuji800G that was
pushed to 1600) of 70M and 100M.  The 100M shot had more density, but not a
significant amount.  I can't see where an exposure of say 120M would get too
much more than what I captured already.  My scope is 10" and I shoot at f6.9.
  M74 is a relatively bright galaxy, and my question to the list is:  Can you
get decent galaxy shots with color films that you take to a commercial photo
processor?  Or am I at the limits of what I can get out of Fuji film, or any
color film?
Thanks,
Kevin McGoohan KPM6@aol.com