Film comparison
Kodak Ektar 100 vs Fujifilm Velvia 50
- Ektar 100 is a stop faster (ISO 100 vs 50).
- Ektar 100 is cheaper in 35mm (about £15.00 vs £22.00).
- They use different processes: Ektar 100 is C-41, Velvia 50 is E-6.
- Velvia 50 is harder to find.
Side by side
| Ektar 100 | Velvia 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Fujifilm |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour slide |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 50 |
| Process | C-41 | E-6 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | Very fine | Very fine |
| Contrast | Medium high | High |
| Latitude | Moderate | Low |
| Saturation | High | Very high |
| Price, 35mm | about £15.00 | about £22.00 |
| Price, 120 | about £14.00 | about £18.00 |
| Availability | Current | Restricted |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Ektar 100
- World's finest grain colour negative film with vivid colour saturation and extremely high sharpness. Rewards precise exposure — less forgiving than Portra but delivers unmatched detail and colour purity.
- Velvia 50
- Ultra-vivid colour reversal known for its striking saturation. Widely favoured for landscape photography. Requires careful exposure.
Which suits what
Better pick: Ektar 100
Product photography
Both work well
Landscapes, Nature
Better pick: Velvia 50
Foliage
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Ektar 100 | Velvia 50 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | 1s | 1s |
| 10s | 19s | 14s |
| 30s | 1m 8s | 54s |
| 2m | 6m 12s | 4m 20s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator