Why Velvia 50 was and is so well liked?

**SamReeves** · 26-Nov-2007, 10:39

Originally Posted by jetcode

fortunately that is just your opinion - closed minds cannot be changed no matter how well a case is presented

Watch out, you'll hear the words "utter nonsense" in a bit.

**roteague** · 26-Nov-2007, 10:41

Originally Posted by jetcode

fortunately that is just your opinion - closed minds cannot be changed no matter how well a case is presented

And you are jumping to conclusions....

I don't believe for one minute that the end justifies the means.

**roteague** · 26-Nov-2007, 10:42

Originally Posted by SamReeves

Watch out, you'll hear the words "utter nonsense" in a bit.

I suspect I've forgotten more about using Velvia than both of you combined have ever learned.

jetcode · 26-Nov-2007, 11:22

Originally Posted by roteague

I suspect I've forgotten more about using Velvia than both of you combined have ever learned.

and what - that makes you the pope? - purveyor of all things Velvia?

**Dave Parker** · 26-Nov-2007, 12:59

Originally Posted by jetcode

and what - that makes you the pope? - purveyor of all things Velvia?

Robert is probably one of the most knowledgeable people I know about Velvia, and I have been shooting since day one, and his knowledge about Velvia puts me to shame..

Dave

jetcode · 26-Nov-2007, 13:14

Originally Posted by Dave Parker

Robert is probably one of the most knowledgeable people I know about Velvia, and I have been shooting since day one, and his knowledge about Velvia puts me to shame..

Dave

I wish that was important to me - but it isn't.

**Dave Parker** · 26-Nov-2007, 14:54

Originally Posted by jetcode

I wish that was important to me - but it isn't.

But it seems as if bashing those that it is important to seems to be..

Dave

jetcode · 26-Nov-2007, 15:06

Originally Posted by Dave Parker

But it seems as if bashing those that it is important to seems to be..

Dave

you mean like this?

Why take photos... you can simulate those in PS as well... Actually, most of what I see now-a-days is just that...

Velvia is an example of horses for courses. It does some things that no other film can do, so if you are into photography, and not data-processing, you will choose it when that effect is desired. To see said effect, purchase Velvia, decide for self.

Its really frustrating to see a bunch of grown men make sweeping generalizations and pronouncements which all add up to something akin to complaining that you could never get good results with a hammer when your job really required a screw-driver...

and this?

fortunately, that is just your opinion

Apparently it's OK to completely discount the experience of another when it pertains to digital but let's not touch film, let alone Velvia, or it's the hot house for all - just an observation

**Dave Parker** · 26-Nov-2007, 15:11

Well those of us that shoot film could say the same thing, this is getting old..

For the most part, I don't care what anyone shoots, but I understand that everybody has a hot point..

Dave

jetcode · 26-Nov-2007, 15:23

Originally Posted by Dave Parker

Well those of us that shoot film could say the same thing, this is getting old..

For the most part, I don't care what anyone shoots, but I understand that everybody has a hot point..

Dave

I agree and I shoot both film and digital. They each have purpose. What I am adressing here is not the merits of Velvia but the mindset that denies that a film or print can be emulated (very closely) using powerful image processing tools.