Steve,
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen Worner [SMTP:sworner@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 1998 2:29 PM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] using Velvia
>
> Hello all,
>
> I will be taking some shots this weekend which I ultimately am hoping
> will be published in an aviation magazine. I'm considering using Velvia
> (seen many positive comments here). The Fuji home page FAQs on Velvia
> suggest many photographers set the film speed dial to 40ASA when
> shooting Velvia, that extra 'bit' of exposure bringing out the best
> performance in the emulsion.
>
> Do anyone have any experience of this, and if so with what result?
>
I would agree with rating it at 40, maybe even 32 for flat (low
contrast subjects). What I have found is that Velvia is very contrasty, so
to maintain good highlight detail in contrasty subjects you may be better to
rate it at 50.
I take it this aircraft is outside ? You may have to decide on the
day, depending on the lighting.
If it's really important, bracket each shot and pick the most
suitable slide after they are processed. From my perspective film is cheap
compared to time.
...Wayne
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