This is a great film. I first read the reviews from this site and then saw some examples and knew i wold get the boost in saturation that i was looking for. This is great for landscapes and most macro photography - which is what, if you do your research, its designed for.
The people who attempt to use this for portrait work simply dont know what they were doing or didnt have the time to pack another film. Either way, it is there fault for using this film for portraits.
Strengths:
-Amazing saturation
-super fine grain
-no need to carry a polazier or warm up filters around with you when you have this film in
--if you do add one of these filters the saturation/warmth can blow you away!
-easy to expose! i've heard that you have to be careful with exposures with slide film but i didnt have any trouble with this one. On the 36 roll i only had 1 that was off and thats because it was a snap shot and i didnt take my time in taking the reading. There was no need for bracketing or anything. But i suppose its down to knowing you camera also. [minolta 14 segment matrix metering]
Weaknesses:
-there are no weaknesses in this FILM. The only weekness is the PEOPLE who clearly use the wrong film for the wrong situation. If you want a decent all-round film why not go for reala or astia for portraits.
Here's the problem: You just ran out of Velvia. You're in a small Midwestern town of 10,000 with only a Walgreens and a Wal-Mart in sight. And you need a highly-saturated, inexpensive, readily avaiable slide film.
Kodak Elite Chrome Extra Color to the rescue!
It's pro-quality film (based on the Kodak Professional E100VS emulsion) that's available almost everywhere-including your neighborhood Walgreens. And wow, what a film it is! It's got very bright colors, a nice warm tone, a convienient ISO 100 speed, and good sharpness, too.
Even if you're a pro, don't pass this film up-you just might need it someday.
Or maybe you won't.
Strengths:
Available almost everywhere
Great warm colors
Relatively low cost
Weaknesses:
None that I can think of
Similar Products Used:
Fujichrome Velvia 50 (see my review)
Fujichrome Velvia 100F (see my review)
For all those people who complain about poor skin tone - this is not a portrait film! It's more saturated than other films because it's made to capture the vast array of colors in nature, not the limited pastels of a human face. The colors are extremely vivid while keeping true to life across the whole spectrum. It accurately renders nature without the cartoonish greens of Velvia or the cold, blue cast of Provia. I have been shooting it for years and would almost rather leave my camera at home rather than shoot any other film. This is the single best landscape film available, period!
Strengths:
True, lifelike, eye catching colors
100 speed - perfect for landscapes
Good contrast-shadow detail
Hi, I read these reviews in order to get some advice as to what film to pack for a forthcoming wildlife safari to Kenya.
Where I buy film, EBX 100 is £1.95, Elite Chrome 100 is £1.69, Provia 100F is £3.00 and Velvia £3.05. I was in contact with Kodak technical support to ask how accurate was the rating of the Elite films, and was told +/- 1/2 stop. I was also advised not to bother with Extra colour, or Elite Chrome 100 (On the basis that E.C.200 is identical in grain, saturation and general characteristics to the 100., and that my respondant felt EBX to be too saturated.
HOWEVER having read the opinions of practical photographers who use the stuff, I am still confused! Such directly contrary advice. I can't afford this photo opportunity to be on trial & error. What I THINK you are telling me is that if I find myself working in overcast conditions, use EBX. In bright sunshine, use Elite chrome 100 (Any feelings on 200?)
Is it worth paying the extra for Velvia, assuming that light levels will not be a problem?
Any advice, particularly from anyone who has "been there" will be much appreciated.
As the name implies, Elite Chrome Extra Color has more saturated color than original Elite Chrome. It also has more contrast, which can often give the illusion of increased saturation. With an RMS of 11, it doesn't have the finest grain compared to other ISO 100 slide films available today, but it is still finer than older films such as Kodachrome. It is very sharp and should yield good enlargements.
Strengths:
Strong saturation and contrast. Sharp. Good exposure latitude. Less expensive than its professional counterpart, E100VS. Great for landscapes, architecture, nature, etc.
Weaknesses:
Caucasion skin tones come out red/ruddy. Not a good choice for portraits of caucasions.
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