Fuji Velvia users: which is your preferred flavor and why?

[tsiklonaut]

Yes sirs, V50 all the way, it's THE Velvia indeed. With the only "but" for long (1 minute+) exposures - then it's the V100 for me since it has much better reciprocity characteristics than the V50. The "intermediate" 100F Velvia somehow never grew on me as much as the other two.

 

[wildbill]

Here.. take this little tablet. Here's some water to wash it down.

How does RVP 50 look to you now?

not the same as the original velvia before they reformulated it and added the 50

 

[benjiboy]

True, but the experience of others over a long period time, combined, can enhance awareness of problems and pitfalls with almost anything in life. Film like Velvia is expensive, and will continue to be so. Arming yourself with the knowledge and experience helps make the investment worthwhile and less fraught. Not everybody starting out with the first roll of Velvia will be pleased with the results, chiefly because they haven't done their research; it is a bit of an acquired taste and knowledge of how to use it in conditions that it responds very well to is what is important. Once you've mastered that, you're set!

I would not be surprised if Velvia 100F is given the chop any time soon. It has been universally scorned for its quirky colour palette and lack of punch compared to 50. But is it a case of "one man's tonic is another man's poison"? I'm sure it has its ardent followers who like the flashy, avant garde palette far removed from its stablemate. I suggest the OP take careful note of all comments made in this thread and buy a roll of one of the Velvias, expose them and examine the results with a critical eye. That will be an interesting experience.

I still maintain that having other people trying out film for you is like having them eat a meal for you, and asking them how it tastes.
P.S.
Velvia 100F was discontinued some time ago the retailers are just selling of the existing stock http://www.bjp-online.com/british-j.../fujifilm-discontinues-two-professional-films

 

[lxdude]

Here.. take this little tablet. Here's some water to wash it down.

How does RVP 50 look to you now?

Over-saturated.

 

[Poisson Du Jour]

I still maintain that having other people trying out film for you is like having them eat a meal for you, and asking them how it tastes.
P.S.
Velvia 100F was discontinued some time ago the retailers are just selling of the existing stock http://www.bjp-online.com/british-j.../fujifilm-discontinues-two-professional-films

Still very plentiful here in Australia. I imagine that will be the case for some time given the poor take-up of this particular film.