Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Fujifilm
- Film
- Fujichrome Velvia
- Type
- Color slide film
- Speed
- 50
- Process
- CR-56 / E-6
- Formats
- 135, 120, 220, Sheet film
- Base
- Triacetate
- Made in
- Japan
- Status
- Discontinued — replaced by Velvia 50
Character & history#
Velvia for Professionals (RVP). Professional-quality, medium-speed, daylight-type color reversal film with high sharpness, highly saturated colors, and fine grain for landscapes, marine and product photography. Sheet film 4x5, 8x10
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued 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.
- Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia 50 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 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 — set your meter to ISO 50 for box speed.
Is Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia still made?
No, it has been discontinued (1990–2005).
How do I develop Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia?
CR-56 / 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 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135, 120, 220, Sheet film.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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