Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Fujifilm
- Film
- Fujichrome Velvia 50
- Type
- Color slide film
- Speed
- 50
- Process
- E-6
- Formats
- 135-36, 120
- Base
- T/P
- Made in
- Japan
- Status
- In production
Character & history#
Professional-quality, saturated vivid natural colors for nature/landscape photography (RVP 50). Replacement for the original Velvia 50, which was discontinued owing to availability issues with original chemistry. 135 & 120 (T base), sheet film 4x5", 5x7", 8x10" (P base). Discontinued SKU; Sheet films, Europe/USA in 2012, 5x7" in 2013 Japan, 220 in 2015 All sheet films discontinued in Japan 10/2021.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 50#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/50 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s | 1/15 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s | 0.5 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/30 s | 1/8 s | 0.5 s | 2 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/4 s | 1 s | 4 s | 15 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1 s | 4 s | 15 s | > 1 min |
Long exposures#
Most films suffer reciprocity failure beyond about 1 second: they need more exposure than the meter says. As a rule of thumb add ⅓–1 stop for 1–10 s and 1–2 stops beyond 10 s for older emulsions; modern T-grain films (and Fuji Acros) need much less. Check the manufacturer's datasheet.
Similar films#
Other color slide film around ISO 50.
- 3M Ferrania CR50A ISO 50 · disc.
- ADOX C 18 ISO 50 · disc.
- Agfa Agfachrome 50 RS ISO 50 · disc.
- Agfa Agfachrome 50L Professional ISO 50 · disc.
- Agfa Agfachrome 50S Professional ISO 50 · disc.
- Agfa Agfachrome RSX 50 ISO 50 · disc.
- Agfa Agfachrome RSX II 50 ISO 50 · disc.
- Agfa Agfacolor/Agfachrome CT18 ISO 50 · disc.
- Ferrania Ferraniacolor Dia 28 ISO 50 · disc.
- Foma Fomachrom D 18 ISO 50 · disc.
- Foma Fomachrom-II D 18 ISO 50 · disc.
- Forte Fortechrom ISO 50 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujichrome 50 ISO 50 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujichrome 50 Professional D ISO 50 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujichrome Fortia / Fortia SP ISO 50 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia ISO 50 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujicolor Reversal Professional Daylight Type ISO 50 · disc.
- Ilford Ilfochrome 50 ISO 50 · disc.
More Fujifilm films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia 50?
50 — set your meter to ISO 50 for box speed.
Is Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia 50 still made?
Yes, it is currently in production (2007-).
How do I develop Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia 50?
E-6 process. Colour reversal (slide) chemistry. Fewer labs run E-6 today; it can be cross-processed in C-41 for saturated, contrasty colours.
Is Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia 50 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135-36, 120.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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