Re: Velvia 50

"Toni Nikkanen" <toni@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> Toni Nikkanen <toni@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes:
>
>> I contacted Fuji Finland and they told me Velvia 50 is coming back
>> between July and August for 135 format and in the beginning of
>> September for 120 format. Too late for my summer vacation pics,
>> but I'll manage ;)
>
> ...and it seems the new Velvia 50 is priced higher than the old one
> was, about the same price as the new Velvia 100. Oh well, I'll manage
> somehow. I only shoot it during the summer, which is short in Finland
> anyway ;)
>

Ken Rockwell has already received his initial supply, in both 120 and
35mm, 
and he says on his web site that it is every bit identical to the original

emulsion.  The difference seems to be in the base, not the emulsion.

He has some comparison images:  when you click the link, scroll down to
see 
the images:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/00-new-today.htm