Still shoot slide. They are (Velvia and Provia) just too special that I will probably still shoot it even when the prices go 10 fold from now. No joke.
My "keeper rate" is usually averaging between 7-8 shots out of 10 shot film with a 6x7 camera. I get colors and tonality no digital camera can replicate (forget the Fuji in-camera and other third party so called film "simulations" - they are all awful to me once you've seen a drum scanned slide film). So a current 1 EUR or a future 10 EUR per shot is fine for me as long as it brings the expected effect that is unique and truly eye pleasing.
Plus I get to project my 6x7 slides too. A recent discovery that blew my mind on how stunningly good MF true analog projection is vs modern high-end beamer digital projectors that are built on hype.
I do develop my own full 6-bath process though since all labs do the cheaper and compromised 3-bath E6 that I am not a fan of. Full 6-bath chemistry is very rare among labs since it costs around 40% more, takes much more labour and thus time too but brings the true potential out of your slides IMHO. There is more "depth" in slides when developed right. With full 6-bath I get to push or pull easily, adjust color depth, longetivity is probably better having a sepatate proper fix and even adjust color temperature when needed.
So in that sense if you know how to use it and what you get out of it E6 is still cheap even with the current prices.
Just me 2c.
