Fuji Astia 100F

I have just startet testing ASTIA 100F in 4x5 and 120. Here is a studio shot on 4x5. 120 pictures will be added

later on. Hope more photographers can add their results to this tread. I think ASTIA is a film that many doesnt

know that is of very high quality.<div></div>

Here is a link for higher res.<div></div>

The higher res link doesn't work. I agree it's a great film. Nice lighting.

I think you tried before it was totally uploaded. It works fine from my computer now.

The high res link works for me. I really like this film for portraiture. I have used it in 120 and 220 with excellent results.

You are right, it works now.

Astia is kinda the forgotten film in Fuji's professional transparency line, and that's too bad, as it's a very nice film indeed. Very fine-grained, and very low contrast for a color transparency film, and as you've noted it handles skin tones very well. For outdoor shooting, I've sometimes found it to be a bit pastel in its color renditions, but in high contrast situations it can be a real lifesaver, as below.

 

http://www.westernsteamphoto.com/Recent/93-crossing.htm

 

Scott

Apologies for the redundant postings.

 

My fingers were either too fast or too slow, I'm not sure which.

 

Scott

Seriously nice eyes! Astia recently wandered into my list of faves and replaced E100 due to cost. In terms of bang for the buck, it's an excellent film choice!

Yes, I love astia too. It is never discussed here on the forums, so I am glad this thread came up.

Astia is excellent for portraits and all general purpose photography.

Astia 100F is my standard film used 90% of the time. It is superb in sharpness, grain and contrast and has excellent (but normal) saturation. I don't consider it low contrast - to me it has normal contrast (unlike Velvia or K64 for example). It also is nicely free of bizarre color casts in the shadows. Scans very well too. I prefer it to any other E6 film.

Les,

 

It's stunning in 4x5. Wonderful to see a 40" print with no grain and sharp as can be. The nicest part is that the contrast as normal and color are natural. Of course, it really shines in 35mm where the grain RMS of 7 means more than it does in 4x5....which really has no grain issues.

A couple of months ago I shot 30 rolls of Astia 100F in the desert, after scanning the slides I found this film has great room for post production. And yes, it handles skin tone very nicely.

For my wedding stereos, Astia 100F is the only film I use now. The fine grain adds to the "you are there" feeling,

and it is a good starting off point if I need to make any dupes. I mostly use K64 for my personal stuff, but on

occasion I may still have some Astia in the camera, and there's no worries. I know it'll turn out well.

New higres image of Astia, this time the test of the 120-format

New higres image. This time i use the same ligth setup as the previous picture, this time i tested AGFA RSXII

100. What do you folks think of this film compared to Astia. This is shot on 120-film, not 4x5"

the link

ill try upload once again

hwww, when upload starts, connection is reset...

new try

<p>astia is my "go to" film. nothing unexpected in the results, and its great for scanning.<br>

however, the last few times when ive asked for it at the local pro shops (in toronto) ive heard it said that it might be discontinued. has anyone heard similar, and is there any truth to it?</p>

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<p>I recently tried a roll of Astia 100F in 120, and it is clearly my new favorite chrome. I have used plenty of Velvia but it is just too contrasty and saturated for alot of stuff. I find Astia to be saturated but on a more normal level. Astia gives you a much better latitude of contrast and it scans well. </p><div></div>