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What film to use
by J. Ramón Palacios

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What film to use

Color negative film

A list of color negative films for bright light

A list of color negative films for action photos

A list of color negative films for low light
» Color reversal or slides

A list of color reversal films

B&W film

A list of B&W films

Special Purpose film

Color reversal or slide film preferences
Film

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Read Bo's review Fujichrome Velvia 50 Professional (RVP)
Ultra fine grain and sharpness

Vivid color saturation

It can be safely pushed to EI 100

For better results use a sturdy tripod

Not generally recommended for portraiture

Works best for landscapes and architecture
© Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)
Velvia 100F


Fujichrome Velvia 100F Pro (RVP 100F)
Ultra fine grain and sharpness
Improved skin tones over those of Velvia 50
Better shadow detail
Most impressive for landscapes

© See a pro's comment Fujichrome Provia 100F Pro (RDPIII)
New generation of daylight type slide film

Finest grain in color reversal emulsions today 

Ideal for a wide range of professional applications, from product photography and landscapes to portraits and fashion work
© Sharon Legger Gottula
E100VS features Kodak Professional Ektachrome E100VS
Dramatic hues 

Vivid saturation

Natural skin tones

Use this film if you really want to know what your camera-lens combination is capable of
© John McDermott
Agfachrome pro slide films Agfachrome RSX II 200 Professional
Fine grain

Natural colors

Excellent saturation

Beautiful detail

For tricky lighting situations and flash
© D. Dever (f5fstop)
See specs Fujichrome Provia 400F Pro (RHPIII)
Finest grain in a high speed slide film 

Vivid and accurate color reproduction

Good saturation with smooth, rich tonal
scale from highlights to shadows
© Adriel Heisel
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