The World's Best Color Film

Today I'm testing out Ken Rockwell's favorite film. Join me on an exhilarating adventure as we dive deep into the captivating world of Fujifilm Velvia 50 Slide Film. In this captivating video, I'll take you on a journey through time, exploring the rich history and unique characteristics of this iconic film.

From the moment I loaded my camera with Velvia 50, I was instantly captivated by its incredible color rendition and unparalleled tonal range. As we unravel the story behind this legendary film, we'll discover how it has become synonymous with breathtaking landscape and nature photography.

Together, we'll explore the origins of Velvia 50, tracing its roots back to the pioneering days of film photography. We'll uncover the secrets behind its exceptional saturation and contrast, and learn how these qualities have made it a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts alike.

We will talk about the first iteration of the film, Fujifilm RVP, and the introduction of the new formulation in the 2000's. We will also talk some about the development of Velvia 100.

Through stunning visuals and insightful anecdotes, I'll showcase the remarkable versatility of Velvia 50, whether it's capturing vibrant sunsets, lush forests, or majestic mountain ranges. We'll delve into its ability to transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary works of art, revealing the true magic that lies within each roll.

Furthermore, we'll discuss the technical aspects of shooting with Velvia 50, from choosing the right lighting conditions to mastering exposure settings. I'll provide tips and tricks to maximize the film's potential, ensuring you achieve breathtaking results with every click of the shutter.

Join me as we embark on this immersive journey into the heart of Fujifilm Velvia 50 Slide Film. Whether you're a seasoned film photographer or simply curious about the world of analog photography, this video will leave you inspired and eager to explore the possibilities of this timeless medium.

So grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and get ready to immerse yourself in the sheer brilliance of Fujifilm Velvia 50 Slide Film. Let's celebrate the art of photography and unleash our creativity together in this captivating tribute to an iconic film.

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[AcidGrains]

Ken's a kooky guy, but his reviews are important for those of us who didn't grow up with the old film cameras. He just has some crazy thoughts, knows his stuff and believes wholeheartedly in velvia. Nice video!

[Old-School-Liberal]

I started photography with Fuji Velvia 20 years ago. I saw photos from National Geographic and Transworld Skateboarding in the 90’s as a teenager and was hooked.

[RudolfWolph]

I've shot a TON of Velvia 50. Doesn't work in every situation, but there's nothing else like it when it does work.

[dolphstarwind]

I used to shoot Velvia almost exclusively back in the day, mostly bird and landscape photography and I loved it. Then I moved to digital and hadn't touched my film cameras in years. Fast forward to a month ago and I picked up a Hasselblad 500CM which reignited my interest in film. And much to my surprise, I find Velvia is still being made AND they make it in 120 size...at least for now.

[michaelhorton]

Kodachrome 25 was and in many ways still is the GOLD standard for color film. In the 70's I started using Kodachrome. Velvia is a very good slide film and it's color is amazing. You are correct in saying that Velvia over took Kodachrome. Kodachrome was expensive to buy and process. Velvia not as expensive to process. Kodak sighted the expense of making Kodachrome for it's discontinue. Thank you for your insights.

[stefanolugli]

A few days ago the reseller i usually go to suggested me to try it out... But damn, 33€ per roll... That's fucking crazy, its basically 1€ per shot without counting the development 😢

[flyingo]

Nice choice for best slide film. Velvia has always been a favorite of mine. For color negative film, my #1 choice of all time is Fuji Superia Reala 100. A discontinued film stock, but it was there for me during my 10 years living in Hawai’i.

[Nuka_Gaming]

Fairly certain this film took the most viewed photograph ever called Bliss for the Windows XP OS. Everyone knows it

[revaaron]

One of my favorite films. When they said they were discontinuing it, I stocked up a bunch. Since then, I only shot 2 rolls as it's my goto for the fall. Unfortunately, for the first time in 15 years, my local lab had their agitator break and both rolls were lost.

[PokhrajRoy.]

Thank you for the good juicy analog goodness.

[imxg]

my favorite film by far! rvp and rdp are all I'm shooting and what got me into film, too! I love the massive 6x7 landscape slides I get from it.

[trondsi]

I actually did shoot Kodachrome the last few years of production. Interesting film. The way I like to phrase it; whereas most of my slide films "fade to blue" in bad lighting, Kodachrome tended to "fade to gray". I also really liked Fuji's Astia film (another one that the world has forgotten apparently). Hope they continue to produce Velvia and Provia. These are great.

[danielmartinphotography]

I also owned a photo lab and we used Fuji paper, I always liked it much better than Kodak!

[frstesiste]

I just bought my first Velvia 50 a couple of months ago. It was fine and I get that it would look good with a slide projector, but I scan the film and for me higher contrast and more saturated colors makes for more difficult scanning. I'll most likely stick mostly with Provia and some C41 film but might try Velvia again occasionally. Maybe one for fall colors later this year.

[TarrelScot]

A lovely homage to Velvia, if a little depressing at the end! Personally I'm more optimistic (hopeful?). Poor old Kodachrome hit a perfect storm; the rise of digital AND the launch of Velvia AND the very complex and not easily reproduced processing system. If Fujifilm ever did decide to pull the plug, given that Velvia uses the much more common E6 system, I do wonder if an entrepreneur somewhere would pick up the baton and relaunch it? (Like the Impossible Project).
I love shooting blue hour landscapes over water, and that's Velvia's home ground. But seeing some of your sample shots has motivated me to go out with a few rolls this Autumn (fall) to capture the reds and oranges.
Probably in "wash your mouth out!" territory here, given the nature of your channel, but I think Fuji could really do with working on their Velvia digital film simulation if they're not going to continue supporting the actual film. I shoot with a GFX (as well as a Mamiya 645 for film) and, IMHO, Velvia is probably the least effective of their film simulations.

[tylerhuttosmith]

I’ve got a few sheets of expired velvia in 4x5. Can’t wait to shoot it!

[Mennozo]

The Velvia line probably discontinued. Although Fujifilm only says they paused the production due to shortages in the right raw materials. But the longer it stays silent, the more permanent it is.

[danielmartinphotography]

In the 80' and 90's I shot FUJI 400 with a Mamiya 645! Good times!

[sophustranquillitastv]

I love Velvia 50, it's the best film to shoot on daylight that always produce fine grain and colorful pictures when shoot it right, and it's not too vivid in some way or another either, it may not be the most color accurate film but most of the time its color is reliable, more so than the less vivid Provia 100F in many times. On the other hand, Velvia 100 is my least favorite slide film aside from Kodak Elitechrome Extracolor (which I used to shoot only 1 roll of it and hate it right away as it had too much contrast back when it still in production), I always get the scan from lab always look so red all over and it's always like that since I start shoot with it in 2010, and it's always look more red than any other film including one with vivid color like the ISO 50 counterpart or the old Kodak E100VS. It's really hard to shoot and get decent picture out of it unless it's in a scene where the sky is very clear then it will not look that red. I only shoot with it many times just because it's the slide film that is available more often than other reversal film stocks, at least until 2021 when I bought slide film the last time as after that all slide film became much more expensive (more than $30 per roll) and reliable lab with standard E-6 developing machine also ceased to exist in my country soon after that, it will be silly if I want to shoot more slide and have to ship film internationally just to get them develop and have the lab ship them back which is very expensive and I don't trust if there might be some condition inherent to international shipping that might damage the film.

[Tuyo]

Wish I could get my hands on some. Only shot a 20 year old expired roll my dad still had from when he shot film