Kodak E100g replacement

<p>Dear all,</p>

<p>now that Kodak have discontinued all of their 35mm slide film, can anyone tell me what is out there that will match E100g? As Fuji still have a small range of slide films, I was wondering which one of these (if any) is similar.</p>

<p>Regards, Steve. </p>

<p>Steve, provia is quite similar and a better film imo.</p>

<p>Also try a roll of Velvia 100F. Might be somewhere between E100G and E100VS in saturation.<br>

I think Velvia 100 (no F) would be targeted to compete with E100VS, high color saturation.</p>

<p>How big is your freezer? Seriously, just stock up on E100G for the next couple of years, and postpone the decision :-)</p>

<p>Steve, I would just stock up on E100G for now. I just bought 4 5-packs of the stuff over the weekend to add to my freezer collection. I tried Provia on a tip from a friend and it doesn't look like E100G in my opinion.</p>

<p>I used Ektachrome and Provia interchangeably. I think I did prefer the E100 better, especially for warmer tones, but Provia is so close to the same look that it won't bother me to lose Ektachrome.</p>

<p>Thank you for your replies. Yes, I have thought about stocking the freezer with some. I presume it will keep for a few years if frozen?<br>

If I get a couple of years supply stashed away, I will probably try out a couple of rolls each of Fuji's films during the year and see what they are like.</p>

Is'nt this like deciding how long to stay on the Titanic before getting on the lifeboat? Hold your nose and make the jump to digital now. :)

<p>That's one attitude to consider!</p>

<p>... another attitude is to shoot C-41 negative or B&W... unless there is a compelling need to shoot E-6 transparency.</p>

<p>Slide is drop dead beautiful!!! I shoot digital and lots of C-41, but neither are a satisfactory replacement for slides, once you experience their magic. Unfortunately, they are expensive, with fewer and fewer emulsions available. The sorrows of a slide addict....</p>

<p>Even if one only uses 2 or 3 rolls of slides a year, they can be very fulfilling, photographically.</p>

<p>I ordered 20 rolls of Elitechrome B & VX for the freezer. I intend to use these up over the summer. If they make me happy I will sock some more away, maybe some Fuji or Rollei too.</p>

<p>I see people are using 20-year old slide film, so there's no reason I can't enjoy it into my old age.</p>

 

 

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<p>Is'nt this like deciding how long to stay on the Titanic before getting on the lifeboat? Hold your nose and make the jump to digital now. :)</p>

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<p>Those who are shooting film the digital is not an option anyhow. This lifeboat if too rotten and might get sunk even before Titanic. New Nikon D800 for $3300 - what a life saver!</p>

<p>Steve, I believe that the Provia 100F is the closest replacement for 100G. And it’s much cheaper. You might try Velvia 100F also; this emulsion will give you cleaner and brighter color, but be aware of harsher contrast.</p>

 

<p>I'm not sure how switching to digital is gonna get you the look of E100G.<br>

I've seen people post photos of digital shots that are meant to replicate the look of Velvia and Kodachrome and they always fall short in my opinion.</p>

<p>If I post my picture will I look like Brad Pitt?</p>

<p>How about the Brad Pitt filter on an iPhone?? Surely that ought to do it...</p>

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<p>Thank you for all of your responses. I shoot a mix of digital and film, and enjoy working this way. I really enjoy the convenience that digital technology brings to my photography, but a projected slide offers me something that I cannot capture with digital.</p>

<p>I have shot digital exclusively over the weekend, and had a great time doing so. However, I intend to use slide film when the urge takes me. The plan is to stock up and freeze some E100g, and experiment with the Fuji options suggested above. </p>

<p>I would say, don't stock up. Try Fuji slide films now. They are still in the game and should be encouraged to remain so. Also, Fuji slide films are as good, if not better, than Kodak's now discontinued offerings. Seriously, Provia or Velvia!<br>

Oh, and digital: only if you do not care for about 20% of the true color this world provides. If 80% of reality is sufficient, by all means, go digital immediately.</p>

<p>Some smaller maker, who can't currently compete with Fuji and Kodak will step up and make E-6.</p>

<p>Not everyone needs to make a billion feet a year to have a viable product line.</p>

 

<p>The sole reason I shoot slide film is projection - I cannot find anything to beat it.</p>