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    8x10 colour films.

    Which colour films in 8x10 are available, both C-41 and E-6?

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    Re: 8x10 colour films.

    Neg: Fuji Pro 160S; Kodak Portra 160 NC/VC; Kodak Portra 400 NC

    Pos: Fuji RDP III; Fuji RVP;Kodak E100; Kodak EPP; Kodak EPP; Kodak EPY

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    Re: 8x10 colour films.

    Thanks Ron.

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    Re: 8x10 colour films.

    Also Velvia 100, Velvia 100F, Astia 100F.

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    Re: 8x10 colour films.

    Quote Originally Posted by Eric Leppanen View Post
    Also Velvia 100, Velvia 100F, Astia 100F.
    What`s the difference between these?

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    Re: 8x10 colour films.

    Quote Originally Posted by Keith Tapscott. View Post
    What`s the difference between these?
    Astia 100F provides neutral colors and relatively low contrast. Velvia 100 is arguably a 100 speed version of Velvia 50, albeit with some differences in color palette, reciprocity and possibly contrast; it is a high contrast, super saturated film. Velvia 100F falls between Provia and Velvia in terms of color saturation and contrast; it was originally intended to replace Velvia 50 but was not saturated enough to fulfill that role.

    Do a search for these films here of the LF forum and you'll find lot of discussions about them. The APUG forums are also a good place for additional information.

    Ken Rockwell is controversial but his opinions on the various Velvias are listed here:

    http://www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/velvia100.htm
    http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/velvia100f.htm

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    Re: 8x10 colour films.

    Quote Originally Posted by Eric Leppanen View Post
    Astia 100F provides neutral colors and relatively low contrast. Velvia 100 is arguably a 100 speed version of Velvia 50, albeit with some differences in color palette, reciprocity and possibly contrast; it is a high contrast, super saturated film. Velvia 100F falls between Provia and Velvia in terms of color saturation and contrast; it was originally intended to replace Velvia 50 but was not saturated enough to fulfill that role.

    Do a search for these films here of the LF forum and you'll find lot of discussions about them. The APUG forums are also a good place for additional information.

    Ken Rockwell is controversial but his opinions on the various Velvias are listed here:

    http://www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/velvia100.htm
    http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/velvia100f.htm
    Velvia 50 was highly regarded by many well known landscape photographers, but I never cared much for it. If Velvia 100 is close to Velvia 50, then I will not bother with it. I might try the Velvia 100F in 35mm to see if I like it along with Provia and E100GX before buying 8x10 sheets.

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    Re: 8x10 colour films.

    Quote Originally Posted by Keith Tapscott. View Post
    Velvia 50 was highly regarded by many well known landscape photographers, but I never cared much for it. If Velvia 100 is close to Velvia 50, then I will not bother with it. I might try the Velvia 100F in 35mm to see if I like it along with Provia and E100GX before buying 8x10 sheets.
    If you need a film to deal with a large range in light levels, Fuji Pro 160 is a great film. The grain is not a problem in 4x5, so in 8x10...

    Astia is also very good, very sharp, great reciprocity, slightly less saturated than Provia.

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    Re: 8x10 colour films.

    My favorite Fuji transparency film is Provia.

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    Re: 8x10 colour films.

    Fuji 160S negative and Provia positive films will be on my short list.
    Thanks Ron, Eric and Gene for replying.

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