Film comparison
Fujifilm Velvia 100 vs Fujifilm Velvia 50
- Velvia 100 is a stop faster (ISO 100 vs 50).
Side by side
| Velvia 100 | Velvia 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Type | Colour slide | Colour slide |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 50 |
| Process | E-6 | E-6 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5 | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | Very fine | Very fine |
| Contrast | High | High |
| Latitude | Low | Low |
| Saturation | Very high | Very high |
| Price, 35mm | about £22.00 | about £22.00 |
| Price, 120 | about £18.00 | about £18.00 |
| Availability | Restricted | Restricted |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Velvia 100
- Faster Velvia with similar vivid saturation but improved reciprocity. One stop faster while maintaining fine grain and sharpness.
- Velvia 50
- Ultra-vivid colour reversal known for its striking saturation. Widely favoured for landscape photography. Requires careful exposure.
Which suits what
Better pick: Velvia 100
Long exposure
Both work well
Landscapes, Nature
Better pick: Velvia 50
Foliage
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Velvia 100 | Velvia 50 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | 1s | 1s |
| 10s | 10s | 14s |
| 30s | 30s | 54s |
| 2m | 2m | 4m 20s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator