B&H Announces Fuji Velvia Availability - Does This All Mean....

[George Mann]

Provia gives a slightly warmer look, which some people prefer, but of course you can use a warming filter with Ektachrome if you wish, but that reduces the effective ISO to perhaps 64.

This is news to me. Are you seeing any exposure problems when using a warming filter?

 

[ChrisGalway]

This is news to me. Are you seeing any exposure problems when using a warming filter?

I have no experience of using a warming filter, but on the Tiffen web page for the 81A warming filter it says:

"The warming effect of this filter requires a 0.3-stop increase in exposure for normal results."

So perhaps I should have estimated ISO80, not ISO64 for Ektachrome + 81A filter.

 

[George Mann]

I have no experience of using a warming filter, but on the Tiffen web page for the 81A warming filter it says:

"The warming effect of this filter requires a 0.3-stop increase in exposure for normal results."

So perhaps I should have estimated ISO80, not ISO64 for Ektachrome + 81A filter.

This is done automatically with my F90x.

 

[Taylor Nankervis]

I have no experience of using a warming filter, but on the Tiffen web page for the 81A warming filter it says:

"The warming effect of this filter requires a 0.3-stop increase in exposure for normal results."

So perhaps I should have estimated ISO80, not ISO64 for Ektachrome + 81A filter.

The compensation amount is only of importance in critical applications, and even then it can be a moot point. There is no need at all to sweat about compensation or ISO/EI shift with modern cameras – matrix, evaluative, CWA, partial, etc., all work fine, but you may consider bracketing with a hand-held meter. It is really no worse than a Skylight 1B filter.

 

[ChrisGalway]

Folks, I randomly discovered that Velvia 100, 35mm size is available now in the EU (Spain) from Hazen Film at €25/roll , good price, and they have 55 in stock!

IN STOCK: Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia 100 / RVP 100 35mm

Experience vibrant color and sharp detail with Fujifilm Velvia 100, an ultra-high saturation film perfect for nature photography. With ISO 100, hard contrast, and exceptional sharpness, it delivers stunningly vivid reds and greens, making your photos stand out with unmatched clarity.

hazen.film

(The bad news is that I use Provia 100f, 120 size!)

 

[loccdor]

Thanks for the heads up. Their order limit is 4 rolls and they ship to the US. Total was 96 euros for 4 rolls including shipping, which is about $28 per roll shipped. I had to use PayPal in conjunction with a no-fee card for foreign currency.

 

[ChrisGalway]

Thanks for the heads up. Their order limit is 4 rolls and they ship to the US. Total was 96 euros for 4 rolls including shipping, which is about $28 per roll shipped. I had to use PayPal in conjunction with a no-fee card for foreign currency.

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I fear you will have to pay an import tariff, hopefully only 15% as it's from the EU.

I've asked that company when (or whether) they will have Provia in stock!

 

[loccdor]

That's okay, I'm curious to see what happens regarding all the shipping uncertainty. If it goes okay it will give me more confidence to continue buying from the EU. It's still a way better price than we can get it here.

 

[albireo]

Provia 100f in 120 size is available to order on amazon.it at €95 for a box of 5, or €175 for two boxes, €6 shipping in EU. Still too expensive for me, I'll wait for the usual sources, but anyone desperate for Provia 120 size might want to order it?

Not a direct Amazon sale but rather a 3rd party seller listing - some 'Photostock' store, with appalling reviews.. Buyer beware