Re: Velvia & apology

[P3D <gnored@xxxxxxx>]

P3D Derek Gee writes: 

> Thanks for the explanation, Gary, but until you cited your source
> of info I considered it heresay.  

That is certainly your prerogative. 

> Fuji's document clearly states that by the international standard
> it is 50.  Fuji says that the ASA/ISO testing procedure does not
> work well for Velvia and that it is aware that many pros are using
> it at ASA 40.  

I agree completely.  I _never_ intended to imply that the ISO 
standard rating was in error -- only that many photographers, 
particularly those wanting to project slides for 3D, will find that 
an E.I. index of 50 will not produce satisfactory results. It will 
certainly produce _exagerated_ color. 

> So please stop telling people Fuji
> believes it's an ASA 32 film.  It simply isn't true. 
>
You are correct. What I meant to say was that there are engineers at 
Fuji who believe that this is the case -- at least in practical 
photographic terms. I apologize for any confusion my badly worded 
post may have caused.  

That said, I believe the advice to be good. Many others agree -- 
increasing exposure tames Velvia's color. I've used this film 
for many years at an E.I. of appx. 32. I've used it in two 35 mm, 
and three 3D cameras using three different metering systems. I've had 
two gallery shows, and both printers and viewers have commented on 
the perfection of the exposure. 

All I'm trying to do is share this success with others. I also want 
to emphasize that is important for people to determine exposure 
indexes for themselves. The number on the box may be a good starting 
point, nothing more. It's certainly not worth this much discussion.

Gary


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