Nowhereman Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 This is like asking whether you should buy a black or silver Leica-M: surely it's a matter of taste. If you ask me, I hate the look of Velvia. --Mitch/Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_schoof1 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I didn't see anyone mention Velvia 100F, which produces slightly better skin tones than the 100 or 50. I used to hate it myself, but after testing (preparing for the demise of 50) I've found it's plenty saturated in many landscape applications (soft light, vivid sunsets, etc.). It is (to me) disappointing in golden light and more muted sunsets, when the 100 and 50 are better choices. I've started using 100F for people/action, soft light, etc., and the other Velvias for 'magic hour.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_t Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Rene, If skin tone is what concerns you, I'd recommend Provia 100. It still has great colors, but the skin tones seem to be much more subtle than the velvia rendering. have fun, that is a great area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert knapp md Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 i would use velvia<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_jeblee Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hi, Off topic for the film (I use more Reala outside) But I can recommend you try a CV metal 28mm external viewfinder in your flash shoe for 28. I have one I use for my 28 Elmarit on both my M2 & M6 it's very small, rugged & works great! Good luck & have a great trip! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j.lee Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 i like velvia, but i think you are going to get some very different color rendering when using the collapsible summicron. mine gives a "cool" cast when shooting color film. try to get a shot of the same scene with the 50mm tri elmar and the collapsible to see the diferences. hope you have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j.lee Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 ,,,,by the way. do you carry a tripod or one of those walking poles with a tripod screw on them ? ( just curious...!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 David - here in lies my other conundrum. Last trip I went alone I just could not pack a tripod. But I would like to ;-). This trip I have a 14 year old and an 8 year old with me. I think the 14 year old could pick up a lot of stuff to justify for me carrying a tripod. It's just so damn heavy with respect to backpacking stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 If you like Velvia 50, there is still nothing else like it, so I would take it. While it is not realistic with skin tones - it still can look just fine and nothing gives its warmth and depth of color. I don't think that 100F is really any better for skin tones, and it does not have the same palette as the original. I personally much prefer Astia 100F to Provia anyday. Don't regret not taking K64. It is really nothing like Velvia 50 in its palette or saturation anyway (although it does share its high contrast). Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattalofs Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I've never used velvia, so take my POV for what it's worth. I think provia's more natural color saturation and it's ability to handle many different lighting situations makes sense for a trip like this. Here are a few examples:<br><br><center> <img src="http://www.1point4photography.com/images/02650006.jpg"><br> <img src="http://www.1point4photography.com/images/02650021.jpg"><br> <img src="http://www.1point4photography.com/images/02540004.jpg"><br> <img src="http://www.1point4photography.com/images/02540024.jpg"><br> provia 100F | <a href="http://www.1point4photography.com">Matt Alofs www.1pt4.com</a></center><br><br> I don't think you are going to miss out on the velvia look, and for me at least the idea of continuity between the two trips is something of a red herring; how can a trip taken with your sons ever be the same as a trip taken by yourself? <br><br> BTW, why the tri-elmar and the collapsible? Save the weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Matt, the tri elmar is going. The collapsible could stay home but the size and weight are not a factor at all. I thought I could utilize it for when F2 would be nice. But it might just stay home anyway. I shot 99 procent between F8 and F16 last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Isn't there a filter you can use when shooting people, but leave it off for everything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 the "decrease saturation and contrast filter"? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivek iyer Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I though you switched to a phone cam, following Nels' post? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 nah. but I started blogging and started using my crappy phone to shoot pics and I actually liked some of the pics that came from the phone. Allways try ti pick the right tool for the job. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Hi Rene, I find velvia, provia and elite all excellent films and I do agree to a large extent that the skin tone issue is generally blown out of proportion. Consider that if it was truly a vital issue you would want to take Kodak 160NC or Fuj Reala. Thus, IMO it comes down to speed. Enjoy the trip. Best - Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Rene, For my trip to Costa Rica MonteVerde rainforest in a few months I'm taking K-14/64, Reala (family pix), Ilfo HP-5. Cameras: xPan/45mm, M6/90mm Elmarit-M, 35mm Lux Asp, Gitzo Balsam pod 2.3 lbs. Landscapes for me are worth the extra weight of the pod. Best - Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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