Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia RVP 50 Color Slide Film ISO 50, 35mm Size, 36 Exposure, RVP-36, 20 Pack, U.S.A, Transparency

Rating:
Summary: A Wonderful Film For Nature Shots
Review: For about six years I have actively pursued a hobby I love-photography. In the six years I have tried a number of different films with varied success. I have also been a member of a camera club and people have shred their success and less than success regarding certain brands of film. Hands down, the most popular film that members of my camera club use is Fugichrome Velvia ISO 50. Many of the members cite the film's ability to capture various shades of green as one of its greatest strengths and others marvel at the detail this film is able to capture.

I personally noticed the qualities of Velvia 50 a few years ago when I went to photograph Downeast Maine. The highlights of my trip included a trip to Macchias Seal Island to photograph the puffins, stops along the way to capture the lupines which were in bloom, as well as a side trip across the Canadian border to see Campobello Island. I had two brands of film with me that day: Velvia 50 and Sensia 100. I was pleased with the results of both, but I did take similar shots with both brands. With the Sensia I had some shots I love, but with the Velvia I saw richer colors and more feather detail in the puffins and arctic terns. The colors of the puffins' bills were also bolder with Velvia. There was no comparison between the Velvia lupines and Sensia. For each slide from both films, the conditions did not change. I used a tripod for all shots, the lighting remained consistent and the wind was the same.

Judging from meant professional photographers, tips, they would agree with my amateur assessment of Velvia. I do have one suggestion for people who may be considering this film for the first time. When my niece was born, I decided that only the bets film would be suitable to photograph the world's most beautiful child. I purchased a few rolls of Velvia and decided to use this film to record my niece's first Thanksgiving. Velvia captured colors in a way that is fitting to its reputation. I could hardly wait to show people the slides of my niece. People felt sorry for the poor little baby who had scarlet fever. The Velvia picked up too much red in her skin tone which in this case turned out to be too much red. I learned from this experience that Velvia is not meant for skin tines. Thankfully Photoshop remedied the slides.