Oh, The Colors

thuggins · Oct 26, 2018

In anticipation of the new Ektachrome, I broke ten rolls of VS out of the fridge to take on vacation. They just came back from Dwayne's and the first ones out of the box were a bit of a shock.

I had been shooting Provia for so long that I had forgotten how different the color palettes are between Fuji and Kodak. I'm really looking forward to the new Ektachrome. Unfortunately, it seems that everyone has it on backorder until the end of November. :-(

mshchem · Oct 26, 2018

Yep, the good old days when there were lots of "flavors" to choose from.

erian · Oct 26, 2018

thuggins said:
Unfortunately, it seems that everyone has it on backorder until the end of November. :-(

Here in Europe, just got a message from Fotoimpex that my rolls are on the way.

Poisson Du Jour · Oct 26, 2018

I would pack along a SKY1B (light pink) or KR1.5 (B+W designation, aka slight amber) filter for Ektachrome 100; B-test samples of this film have been viewed locally and it does benefit from a slight warm lift in much the same way as Ektar does. The summary conclusion is that Ektachrome 100 is fairly on the cool side, much more so than Provia 100F, and I use that with a SKY1B filter when not using a CIR-POL.

trendland · Oct 27, 2018

Poisson Du Jour said:
I would pack along a SKY1B (light pink) or KR1.5 (B+W designation, aka slight amber) filter for Ektachrome 100; B-test samples of this film have been viewed locally and it does benefit from a slight warm lift in much the same way as Ektar does. The summary conclusion is that Ektachrome 100 is fairly on the cool side, much more so than Provia 100F, and I use that with a SKY1B filter when not using a CIR-POL.

Have you tryed New Ektachrome 100 by the way - meanwhile Poison Du Jour ? I can imagine the general shippment to Australia could last a little longer.
But your hint with SKY filter is also Ok AS a general hint (in special sunlight [high altitude],..)

with greetings

thuggins · Oct 28, 2018

Poisson Du Jour said:
I would pack along a SKY1B (light pink) or KR1.5 (B+W designation, aka slight amber) filter for Ektachrome 100; B-test samples of this film have been viewed locally and it does benefit from a slight warm lift in much the same way as Ektar does. The summary conclusion is that Ektachrome 100 is fairly on the cool side, much more so than Provia 100F, and I use that with a SKY1B filter when not using a CIR-POL.

This would be a significant departure from a long history of Kodak film. Kodak was always know as warm contrasting with Fuji's cool look. If it is even as cool as Provia, it will look nothing like the "old" Ektachrome. We shall see.

Poisson Du Jour · Oct 29, 2018

thuggins said:
This would be a significant departure from a long history of Kodak film. Kodak was always know as warm contrasting with Fuji's cool look. If it is even as cool as Provia, it will look nothing like the "old" Ektachrome. We shall see.

The only Ektachrome 100 film that I recall using that did not require a warming filter (and my write-up of it at the time reflecting the same finding in June 2004) was the long-defunct E100VS, an oddball emulsion that was irksome to print in the Ilfochrome process (which partly explains the rampant popularity of Fujifilm's offerings, although Kodachrome (and only that) was sometimes recommended where Fuji-San mashed red hues).

The new Ektachrome 100 touched down in Australia on 8th October and widely available in pro-level stores, but it does not appear to be flying out of the fridges, even with a price that mysteriously came down from $27.00 box to $18.95...). The slow movement might partly be due to the 35mm format whereas Fuji moves a lot of 120 film, but less of 35mm.

thuggins · Oct 29, 2018

Poisson Du Jour said:
The only Ektachrome 100 film that I recall using that did not require a warming filter (and my write-up of it at the time reflecting the same finding in June 2004) was the long-defunct E100VS,

The new Ektachrome 100 touched down in Australia on 8th October and widely available in pro-level stores, but it does not appear to be flying out of the fridges, even with a price that mysteriously came down from $27.00 box to $18.95...). The slow movement might partly be due to the 35mm format whereas Fuji moves a lot of 120 film, but less of 35mm.

Not sure what "long-defunct" means. VS was a standard offering of Ektachrome and it is the film I just shot on vacation. AFAIK, it was available as long as the other versions of Ektachrome, as I stocked up on mine when Kodak announced the discontinuation. It was actually available in at least two different packagings. It was sold for professional use as E100VS and for consumer use as Elite Chrome, Extra Color. There was apparently a stabilizing process the pro stuff went thru. That being said "Ektachrome" is fairly generic descriptor and there were a number of flavors available. Which is why I'm anxious to see what the new one looks like.

Interesting comment about the availability in Australia. From all indications the initial shipment sold out almost immediately in the US. I have been trying to get some and it looks like no luck until November.

Poisson Du Jour · Oct 29, 2018

We were advised by Kodak in Melbourne that E100VS would be "short stocked" from 2005. At that time it was fairly plentiful and conspicuous in its availability, but it was not a big seller. From 2007 it had disappeared completely from dealers and lists: I wanted at least 6 rolls for a roadie interstate, but only two were available so I moved on with RDPIII.
This is the Australian situation, not necessarily what was going on at a global level (I never saw a box here called "Elite Chrome", so that is for the US/Nth American market?).

Meanwhile, Kodak has popped up all anew in a swank warehouse/office deep in bustling suburbia, just an avocado-throw from Hipsterville and a dealer's fridge bustin' at the seams with film both well known and obscure.

warden · Oct 29, 2018

Poisson Du Jour said:
... just an avocado-throw from Hipsterville...

I'm stealing that.

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