Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim-- I shoot Velvia at asa40. I shoot E100VS at asa100. So, my preference is for the 100VS since it's asa100 (& grain & color are very close to Velvia). Sooooo sorry for the confusion. John [PS--that said, some do like to push Velvia one stop and shoot at 80. There was at least one NatGeoSoc photog that did that. Don't know if he still does.] > >Hi John: > >Do I understand you correctly... you get acceptable skin tones with >Velvia by shooting it at 100 ASA? > >If so then I'll have to try it. > >Jim >http://www.hemenway.com > > > > >"John R. Fulton Jr." wrote: >> >> There have been some interesting comments on Velvia. >> I can understand that some do not like it. Those of you with an eye >> for delicate color are no doubt offended by Velvia's palette. >> In the world of publication--editorial, commercial and >> advertising--Velvia has been a popular film among photographers and >> buyers. Many pictures are chosen over a light table and believe me >> editors and art directors have always liked the initial impression >> that Velvia gives. If you want to try an experiment shoot the same >> subject on Velvia and Kodachrome. Mix the slides on a slide sheet >> and show them to a friend. The person will be immediately attracted >> to the Velvia. >> I know that Kodachrome gives more accurate rendition of most colors. >> But do you as a picture buyer want to buy a scenic with a grey-blue >> sky or one with a bright vibrant blue sky? Do you want an off-green >> landscape or a deep rich green landscape ? >> One of the initial knocks on Velvia was what it did to skin tones. A >> slight reddish. Most of that is taken care of with a slight >> over-exposure. (On-the-other-hand, I'll admit that MOST problems with >> minor color casts in transparencies can be taken care of by >> over-exposure). >> I'm not really defending the Velvia "look"--I'm just pointing out >> that in the world of picture editors, editors, and art directors >> Velvia still has a look that is liked. In the world of stock it sells. >> BTW, for a 18+ year old film Velvia does pretty well. Kodak is STILL >> trying to catch-up. Their E100VS is pretty good and in fact a number >> of pros have switched to it. As has been said already on this string >> (by Jim?) it still isn't quite there. In my case I do 98% people and >> I like shooting at asa100 as opposed to asa40. >> I hope everybody's having a good weekend. >> Best, >> John Fulton > > Fort Worth >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html