Good judgment. In the great wild world of commercial photography, Fuji has
the inside track, with good reason. (I really like the Kodak portra films
when I need prints, but Fuji has it for chromes.) The gold standard for
publications is this: Velvia is perfect for landscapes and products where
the exceptionally vivid colors are important. Provia is it when more neutral
color but a bit of punch is required, usually where Kodachrome was king.
Astia is the king of absolutely neutral colors with normal contrast is
required. If I were using chrome and shooting models (normally I think one
of the other Bills should shoot models with a handgun) or other conditions
where contrast needs to be under control and colors absolutely neutral and
not enhanced.
I've heard good comments about the G series Ektachromes, but I don't know
anyone who uses it. Frankly, this is just another misstep that those of us
that have been in the business most of our lives expect. It's just a lot
more expensive, and the eluxive "Kodak man" is always more than a phone call
away.
Whatever we may think (I'm going to be in a real problem when kodak
discontinues Plus X and Tri X), Kodak's decision to concentrate on digital
is just another way to loose money. They apparently could have made a
killing on chromes (There's still guys that swear by EPR), but gave it away.
Bill Pearce
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Nolting" <bruce@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 7:41 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: Velvia 100?
>
> Provia is a great film when you require more "accurate" color. I find
> that it's better for people pics and such where you want more realistic
> skintones, etc. Velvia is a lot more saturated and I think it rules for
> landscapes and other outdoor stuff (which is mostly what I do). Each
> seems to have it's niche.
>
> Bruce
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Darin Rhein
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 3:14 PM
>> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [OM] Re: Velvia 100?
>>
>>
>>
>> Snip
>> >> And the new 100 has one of the most awesome features of Fuji's new
>> >> films
>> >> - no reciprocity or color corrections for up to 1 full minute of
>> >> exposure! I'm rather fond of multi second exposures and
>> this feature is
>> >> a godsend.
>> >>
>> >
>> > provia is good for 2 minutes before reciprocity,
>> > James
>>
>> How does Provia's saturation and grain compare to Velvia's?
>>
>> Thnaks, Darin
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