Velvia 50 makes a comeback?

[Bruce Watson]

Well if they are changing the formula, I guarantee there will be folks who can see a difference, and won't like it.

Seemingly a universal truth. Most people don't like change. Good thing it's not a product for cats because cats really don't like change.

[Thalmees]

Its really good news.
But, I'm still in doubt if they will re-introduce it in formats bigger than 135mm.
Any clarification?

[Rory_5244]

Seemingly a universal truth. Most people don't like change. Good thing it's not a product for cats because cats really don't like change.

Believe me, I know what you mean

[roteague]

The press release is interesting. I don't recall Fuji ever mentioning raw material availability as a reason to discontinue Velvia 50.

That is the answer I heard. In fact, the Fuji rep at this year's APUG conference told me the same thing.

[Don Hutton]

I ws told by a Fuji rep that the UK and Japan would be the first places to get this film. As of a couple of days ago it has not been announced for the US.

I will try and stay on top of this.

steve simmons

It was in fact announced on the 14th - it is expected on shelves in late Spring 2007 - US press release here: http://www.fujifilmusa.com/JSP/fuji/...ID=NEWS_860801

[chris_4622]

You might still find some of the old RVP 50 at Helix in Chicago. I found they have the best price the last time I bought some, around $85.00 for a box of 50.

[Lazybones]

No, no, no! Film is dead! Dead, I tell you!
DEAD!

This is good news.

[BrianShaw]

Time for your medication, my friend. Your symptoms are starting to overwhelm normal behavior.

[Sergio Caetano]

Lazybrain
Film is not dead, you are . (almost)
Velvia 50 again, very very very good news.

[Bill McMannis]

I was slow to make the change to Velvia 100, but on a job earlier this year, I made some A/B comparisons of Velvia 50 to Velvia 100. The subject was theater with the exterior being predominately various shades of blue EFIS. The blues on the Velvia 100 appeared more accurate to me.

Based on that test, I used up my Velvia 50 and happily began shooting exclusively Velvia 100. The extra stop with Velvia 100 also seems to come in pretty handy lately as much of my interior shooting is in very low light. Even if Velvia 50 becomes readily available, I will not be switching back.