Shawn;
Many pros seem to think Velvia should be rated at 40. In my experience, FWIW,
50
seems correct in my 4T. But I always bracket +/- 1/3 to be sure.
My suggestion to you would be rate it at 40 and bracket +/- 1/3 which'll also
give
you asa 32 and 50. Then see what worked best for ya.
george
Shawn Wright wrote:
> I'm about to try Velvia for the first time, but am confused by the speed
> ratings I've heard being used. I know Fuji rates it at ISO 50. Yet I've seen
> mention in several discussions, magazines, etc that it is often shot at ISO 40
> or even 32, which seems to go against wisdom that slide film should not be
> overexposed. Is there something special about Velvia as opposed to regular
> slide film?
>
> I always thought print film could use a little more exposure for better
> saturation, and slide film is the opposite (which makes sense), if any
> adjustment is needed.
>
> Am I missing something? What do our Velvia/OM users shoot it at?
>
> Thx.
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> Shawn Wright
> Computer Systems Manager
> Shawnigan Lake School
> 250-743-6240
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