What is the opposite of Velvia 50

**Tim Meisburger** · 19-Mar-2016, 02:38

Thank you!

My choices in Kodak are Ektar 100, Portra 160 and Portra 400. In Fujifilm they have Acros 100, Pro 160NS, Pro 400H, and Provia 100F. I don't really care if its a positive or negative film.

What I'm getting from this is Portra, or over-expose Provia. Any preference in the Portra between 400 and 160?

**mdarnton** · 19-Mar-2016, 06:31

I am looking for the same thing in a film that you are. I don't have any personal Portra experience yet, having just started shooting color a few weeks ago--but before I did, I looked at a LOT of photos on the web, and it was definite that 160 is the more pastel version, so that's the one I'm trying now. I have high hopes for this project since I don't like color in general. I did buy a couple of rolls each of all of the Portras, just to test (the advantages of shooting 35mm!) and a processing kit. When/if I figure this out to my satisfaction, then I'll try it in 4x5.

Take a look at Alec Soth's work--I think he mostly uses Porta 160, in 6x7 format. That's the quality of color I'm looking for.

**paricpo** · 8-Apr-2016, 23:43

Originally Posted by Wayne

I'd say Astia if you want slides, Portra if not.

Thanks for your suggestion .

jp · 9-Apr-2016, 06:00

Portra 160 (developed in c41 of course)
You can always boost the contrast or compromise the dynamic range after scanning if you want.

**Tim Meisburger** · 9-Apr-2016, 06:34

Thanks JP. Portra 160 is what I ended up buying. Now I'm getting used to shooting 6x7 on the 4x5.

**mdarnton** · 9-Apr-2016, 06:58

I will want to hear how that goes. I did it years ago, in a technical situation, but a recent camera buy brought me a Calumet CN back in the package, so I'm curious to try it again for real photography. What camera/situation are you using it in?

**MultiFormat Shooter** · 18-Apr-2016, 19:01

Originally Posted by David Lobato

...try Provia with a 1/3 to 1/2 stop over exposure to soften color saturation...

Would you tell the lab to "pull" it or just develop it normally? I have under-exposed/push-processed E6 a fair amount, but never over-exposed it...at least not on purpose.

**Tim Meisburger** · 18-Apr-2016, 21:50

Just saw this Michael. I bought a Calumet roll film holder just so I could shoot color on all my 4x5s, only some of which have a Graflok back. I shoot color relatively rarely, but some subjects demand it. I used to carry ten holders, with two loaded with color, and use those when I needed to, but now I will carry that roll film holder instead. I'll probably leave it at home when I am travelling light, as it is heavy as hell.