drjoke
Well-known
DSLR is like Microsoft Word whereas Film is like an exquisite fountain pen. It is much more fun when I have time to relax. I still insist that Velvia can be used for streets and other shots than for landscape.
Taken with UC Hexanon 35mm and Velvia 100 on Zeiss Ikon.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjoke/2419615065/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjoke/2419614355/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjoke/2420426494/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjoke/2420426494/
Taken with UC Hexanon 35mm and Velvia 100 on Zeiss Ikon.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjoke/2419615065/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjoke/2419614355/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjoke/2420426494/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjoke/2420426494/
hans voralberg
Veteran
Of course it can, Velvia is great for objects. Great shots you got there.
Terao
Kiloran
Agreed, pleasantly surprised...

Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
DSLR is like Microsoft Word whereas Film is like an exquisite fountain pen.
Very nice!
But please, don't insult my dSLR.
Anupam
Well-known
Make that "DSLR is like OpenOffice" and I'll get on board.
iamzip
Ambitious, but rubbish
DSLR is like Microsoft Word whereas Film is like an exquisite fountain pen.
That is absolutely, positively one of the best and most apt analogies I have ever heard.
Oh, nice pix too.
ishpop
tall person
I need to learn how to use Velvia properly...
I need to learn how to use Velvia properly...
Your colors are great, develped yourself or?
I shot Velvia RVP 135 iso 50 in my olympus 35sp (maybe less contrasty lens than your Hex) but got a lot of muted colors. Maybe because I was underexposing?
here is an example:
Not the best example cause it is indoor lighting, but the paintings on the right were really colorful.
I need to learn how to use Velvia properly...
Your colors are great, develped yourself or?
I shot Velvia RVP 135 iso 50 in my olympus 35sp (maybe less contrasty lens than your Hex) but got a lot of muted colors. Maybe because I was underexposing?
here is an example:

Not the best example cause it is indoor lighting, but the paintings on the right were really colorful.
Silva Lining
CanoHasseLeica
Your colors are great, develped yourself or?
I shot Velvia RVP 135 iso 50 in my olympus 35sp (maybe less contrasty lens than your Hex) but got a lot of muted colors. Maybe because I was underexposing?
here is an example:
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Not the best example cause it is indoor lighting, but the paintings on the right were really colorful.
Yes, a little underexposed, but really interesting composition though!!

Leica M3 Elmar 50/2.8 - wide open..
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chikne
Well-known
Make that "DSLR is like OpenOffice" and I'll get on board.
Yeah and make that film like "Emacs" =)
ijohnnyz
shoot pictures not people
I thought under-exposing slide film increases saturation, no?
Your colors are great, develped yourself or?
I shot Velvia RVP 135 iso 50 in my olympus 35sp (maybe less contrasty lens than your Hex) but got a lot of muted colors. Maybe because I was underexposing?
here is an example:
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Not the best example cause it is indoor lighting, but the paintings on the right were really colorful.
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
Velvia is my favorite film. Though I got some AGFA Ultra Color from Hong Kong and am really enjoying it right now.
DSLR's are awesome, by the way. They are not remotely like word processors.
DSLR's are awesome, by the way. They are not remotely like word processors.
hans voralberg
Veteran
I think Velvia colour rendition is very lens dependent, at least that is my experience, on vintage or uncoated lens the colour is rather flat/muted, and more saturated and striking with modern coated glass. Also I think slightly overexposed it gives more vivid colour
lemos
Established
Velvia rocks! This is my favourite photo shot with Velvia on my Mamiya:
you can see some more on my 120mm set on flickr.

you can see some more on my 120mm set on flickr.
steamer
Well-known
A little Velvia 100 with Contax T in Ulaan Baatar last summer. Couldn't post from the RFF gallery so I had to upload from flickr. Seems like people either love or hate Velvia. I enjoy the look, but hate to wait a week or more to get it developed in my neighborhood.

squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
One of mine:

totifoto
Well-known
These are great shots! 
I like Velvia alot, haven´t put it in one of my rangefinders yet though, but shoot it alot on my Hassy.
I like Velvia alot, haven´t put it in one of my rangefinders yet though, but shoot it alot on my Hassy.

squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
I forgot to mention I really do like drjoke's pics. All of these are really nice in fact--what a wonderful film...
How do you all have your Velvia processed, by the way? Do you get slides mounted, or just scan from strips of positives? I'm wondering if perhaps I should start going with the latter, for ease of scanning and storage, then mount my favorites myself.
How do you all have your Velvia processed, by the way? Do you get slides mounted, or just scan from strips of positives? I'm wondering if perhaps I should start going with the latter, for ease of scanning and storage, then mount my favorites myself.
lemos
Established
I scan from the strips. mounted slides cost extra
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