Kodak Ektachrome E100VS Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by:

another view
( Intermediate)

Review Date
January 10, 2005

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.67 of 5,
3 votes

Review 1 of 57

Price Paid: $0.00

Summary:

Note that "VS" stands for Vivid Saturation. This isn't an all purpose film, but it's great for a lot of uses. I've seen it compared to Fuji Velvia, but it's really a much different film. E100VS is great for bright primary colors, and less contrasty than Velvia so it's a little more forgiving. Greens are nowhere as strong as Velvia - this may be an advantage or disadvantage depending on the subject. Because of this, I think that Fuji Provia 100F is a closer comparison. It is also a very fine grained film, but I do see grain show up in a clear blue sky, more than Fuji Provia - this is a pretty tough test though. I've shot quite a bit of this film but don't generally keep it anymore for a few reasons. First off, most of what I shot on film I'm now shooting on digital. Also, when I do shoot chrome, I try to standardize on fewer types of film. These days Provia 100F and Velvia 50 are about all I use, and those two handle what I need.

Strengths:

Bright, strong color palette. Fine grained. Unique look. Readily available.

Weaknesses:

A little grainier than Provia 100F, and doesn't look as "sharp" to me. Slightly more expensive than Provia and Velvia. Not a good choice with Caucasian skin tones.

Similar Products Used:

Fuji Velvia 50 and 100F, Provia 100F and 400F. Kodak Ektachrome E100 S, SW, G, GX, and E200. Agfa RSXII.

Customer Service:

N/A

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Rating
Reviewed by:

Bill50
( Intermediate)

Review Date
March 14, 2004

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 2 of 57

Price Paid: $5.00 from Adorama

Summary:

I used to use Velvia 50 for "super saturated" slides. But when I tried E100VS, I was hooked. The grain is not as fine as Velvia, but it's more than acceptable. And the colors are very close as far as saturation is concerned. It's a stop faster than Velvia and has a slightly warmer color balance than Provia 100F. It also has accurate skin tones unlike Velvia. It seems that I can have it all with this film-100 speed, strong colors that I really like, and skin tones. Good job Kodak.

Strengths:

skin tones moderate speed fine grain strong colors(if that's what you like)

Weaknesses:

a little bit pricey can't think of anything else

Similar Products Used:

Velvia 50 Provia 100 E100 SW E100 G E100GX

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Rating
Reviewed by: Tim
(Expert)

Review Date
September 28, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
2.50 of 5,
2 votes

Review 3 of 57

Price Paid: $10.00 from Warehouse Photograph

Summary:

This product and its consumer version (EBX) are essential for capturing exceptional outdoor photographs. The grain is very good, allowing 20x30 enlargements that still show good detail. Contrast range is also good and shadows are not distractingly black like with Velvia. It is a true 100 speed film, so you can use a small enough aperature to keep foreground flowers in focus with a fast enough shutter to keep them from moving in the wind. But its greatest strength is its colors that are wonderful, vivid, true to life without being overdone or cartoonish. Unlike Velvia, the colors are balanced across the spectrum and there is no blue, overall cast to the picture. It is amusing (and sad) to see comments about the colors being overdone or artificial. These folks are so used to the washed out colors of other films (intended to render faces complementarily)that they convice themselves that's what pictures "should" look like. This film is superior to either Velvia of Provia for producing warm, inviting, eyepopping pictures. Anyone that shoots landscapes and macros should use it.

Strengths:

Vivid, realistic, eyepopping colors Fine grain Shadow detail Warm, inviting images

Weaknesses:

Cost?

Similar Products Used:

Velvia, Provia, E100S, E100G, EBX, EB

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Rating
Reviewed by: Mark
(Expert)

Review Date
August 23, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 4 of 57

Price Paid: $5.00 from Local Camera Shop

Summary:

This is an excellent slide film. Colors are accurate, grain is non-existent (120 size), and the cost is reasonable.

Strengths:

- Fine grain - Accurate colors - Handles mixed lighting very well - Great all-purpose slide film

Weaknesses:

- Colors didn't seem extra vivid to me (they were, however, anything but dull)

Similar Products Used:

Fuji Velvia

Customer Service:

Not needed.

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Rating
Reviewed by: hovi
(Intermediate)

Review Date
February 14, 2003

Overall Rating
3 of 5

Value Rating
3 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
1.50 of 5,
6 votes

Review 5 of 57

Price Paid: $6.00 from B&H

Summary:

I bought two rolls to used and have never used the second one. The photos I took had a nasty yellowish brown tone to them which I absolutely don't like for landscapes. I took some wildlife photos of a grouse and the yellowish brown helped a little in these areas.

Strengths:

If you like brown and yellow

Weaknesses:

If you don't like brown and yellow in your photos. The VS stands for Velvia Substitute. ;)

Similar Products Used:

Provia 100 Velvia

Customer Service:

N/A

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