FujiFilm RVP100 User Manual
AF3-202E
COLOR REVERSAL FILMS
FUJICHROME Velvia 100 Professional [RVP100
1. FEATURES AND USES
FUJICHROME Velvia 100 Professional [RVP 100] is a
daylight-type high-image-quality color reversal film
with an ISO speed rating of 100. In addition to the world’s
highest level of color saturation, this film boasts an RMS
granularity of 8, making it suitable for scenery, nature
photography and other subjects that demand precisely
modulated, vibrant color reproduction and high image
quality.
Features
• ISO 100 Speed
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• Ultrahigh-saturation
Color Reproduction
• Super-fine Grain
• Color Image Storage
Permanence
• Superb Push/Pull
Processing
Suitability
* RMS stands for “Root Mean Square”, a widely used standard
method for measuring the degree of grain in photographic film.
The lower the RMS number, the smaller the apparent grain.
2. SPEED
Light Source
Daylight
Tungsten Lamps
(3200K)
* Indicates the effective speed resulting from designated filter use.
** Wratten Filter
***Fuji Light Balancing Filter (not available in certain markets.)
Easy-to-use ISO 100 rating
with the world’s highest level
of color saturation.
...
Attainment of the world’s
highest color saturation level
equal to that of Velvia (ISO50)
through the incorporation of
new cyan, magenta and
yellow couplers.
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RMS granularity of 8, one of
the finest level.
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Color image storage
permanence (anti-fading
characteristics) equal to that
of RVP 100F as a result of
new couplers.
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Minimum variation in color and
gradation during push/pull
processing over a range from
–1/2 to +1 stop, providing an
expanded range of phototaking opportunities, as well
as facilitating fine adjustments
in exposure and density during
processing and allowing an
increase in speed of up to +2
stops (equal to EI 400),
depending on the scene.
Speed
ISO 100/21°
ISO 32/16°*
Color Balancing Filter
(LBB-12***)
None
No. 80A**
3. FILM SIZES, EMULSION NUMBER, BASE
MATERIAL AND THICKNESS
Sizes
• Rolls*
...
135
36-exp.
...
36-exp. (5-roll pack)
35mm × 30.5 (100 ft.)
...
120
12-exp.
...
12-exp. (5-roll pack)
...
220
24-exp. (5-roll pack)
• Sheets*
4 × 5 in. (10.2 × 12.7 cm)
...
10 sheets and 50 sheets
8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
...
10 sheets
QuickLoad 4 × 5 in.
* Some sizes are not available in certain markets.
20-roll pack)
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20 sheets
Emulsion
Number
#460
Base
Material
Cellulose
Triacetate
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Polyester
Base
Thickness
127 µm
98 µm
175 µm
4. EXPOSURE GUIDE
Use a meter to determine the exposure setting. If a
meter is not available, refer to the following table.
Light
Conditions
Lens
Aperture
NOTES
• The settings are for 2 hours after sunrise and 2 hours before
sunset.
•Provide a lens opening 1/2-stop smaller during the summer
and 1/2-stop larger during the winter (except for snow scenes).
• Excessively bright (or dark) or backlighted subjects may require
plus (or minus) 1-stop lens opening adjustments.
Seashore or
Snow Scenes
under Bright
Sun
f/16 f/11 f/8 f/5.6 f/4
Bright
Sunlight
Hazy
Sunlight
(Exposure time: 1/250 sec.)
Cloudy
Bright
Cloudy
Day or
Open
Shade
5. EXPOSURE FOR VARIOUS LIGHT
CONDITIONS
Daylight
Under usual daylight conditions, color balancing filters
are not necessary. For the following exposure conditions, however, the indicated filters are recommended.
•A UV filter No. 2C* (SC-39 or SC-40)** or other appropriate ultraviolet absorbing filter is recommended
for scenes that are receiving strong ultraviolet
light from the sun, such as seaside locations, snow
scenes, and bright distant views.
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FUJIFILM PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN • FUJICHROME Velvia 100 Professional [RVP100
]
• Excessively high or low color temperatures may require the following filters and exposure corrections.
Subject Conditions
High Color Temperature:
Cloudy weather landscapes or
portraits in open shade in clear
weather.
Low Color Temperature:
Morning and evening twilight
scenes and portraits.
*Wratten Filter
** Fuji Sharp-cut Filter
*** Fuji Light Balancing Filter (not available in certain markets.)
**** A “+” followed by a number indicates the required increase in
lens opening.
Filter
No.81A*
(LBA-2)***
No.82A* or
No.82C* (LBB-2
or LBB-4)***
Exposure
Correction
+1/3
stop****
+1/3 to
+2/3
stop****
Electronic Flash
• Electronic flash produces light similar to daylight, so
filters are not needed. However, the possibility of
undesirable effects on color balance, due to various
factors (differences in equipment, use duration, etc.)
should be taken into consideration. Test exposures
are recommended.
• The use of a flash meter is advisable, but the following formula can also be used to obtain a satisfactory
lens opening.
Lens
Aperture = ——————————————————————
(F-number)
Electronic Flash Guide Number (at ISO 100)
Electronic Flash-to-Subject Distance
• Set the film speed at ISO 100. Since the amount of
light reflected onto the subject from surrounding surfaces will differ with the conditions, refer to the flash
unit instructions.
Daylight Photoflood / Photo-Reflector Lamps
• Daylight-type photoflood or photo-reflector lamp
output may be lower than that indicated by the
exposure meter. It is recommended to compensate
for the difference by increasing the exposure time
by lowering the shutter speed or by increasing the
lens opening. Whenever possible, test exposures are
recommended.
• Other factors that should be considered when determining the exposure settings are lamp configuration,
length of time used and line voltage, as they may
affect lamp output and color balance.
Fluorescent Lamps
• The use of the following combinations of color compensating filters is advisable when photographing
under fluorescent lighting.
• For exacting work, however, test exposures are recommended because lamp brand and age may affect
light output and color balance.
Fluorescent
Lamp Type
Color
Compensating Filters*
Exposure
Corrections**
*Wratten Color Compensating Filters or Fuji Color Compensating
Filters are recommended.
NOTE: No. 80C is a Wratten Color Conversion Filter.
** Exposure correction values when using a filter relative to unfil-
tered exposure results. A “+” followed by a number indicates
the required increase in lens opening.
NOTES
• Use a shutter speed slower than 1/30 second.
•For shutter speeds of 2 minutes or more, exposure adjustments
will be necessary to compensate for reciprocity law failure.
White
(W)
5B+10M
+1/2 stop
Daylight
(D)
30R
+1 stop
Cool White
(CW)
20M
+2/3 stop
(Exposure time: 1/2 sec.)
Warm White
(WW)
No. 80C+15M
1
/3 stops
+1
Tungsten Lamps
•A Wratten Filter No.80A (or Fuji Light Balancing Filter
LBB-12) is required when using 3200K tungsten lighting. A 1
2
/3-stop larger lens opening is also required.
• If household tungsten lighting (room lamps, etc.)
constitutes the main source of illumination, in addition to the above filter a Wratten Filter No.82A (or Fuji
Light Balancing Filter LBB-2) is required, plus an aperture increase of 1/3 stop (total 2 stops).
Mixed Light Sources
Under mixed light conditions, the basic filter configuration should suit the main light source. In the case of
cameras with TTL metering, there is no need for additional exposure compensation for any CC filter(s) used.
6. LONG AND MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
COMPENSATION
No exposure correction or color balance compensation
is required for exposures within a shutter speed range of
1/4000 second to 1 minute. However, for exposures of 2
minutes or longer, ‘reciprocity law failure’-related color
balance and exposure compensations are required.
Exposure Time
Color Compen-
sating Filter
Exposure
Corrections*
* Exposure correction values when using a filter relative to unfil-
tered exposure results. A “+” followed by a number indicates
the required increase in the lens opening.
1/4000 sec. – 1 min. 2 min. 4 min. 8 min.
2.5M 2.5M 2.5M
None
+ 1/3 + 1/2 + 2/3
stop stop stop
Multiple Exposures
No exposure correction or color balance compensation
is required for up to four consecutive multiple exposures
using an electronic flash. In the case of eight consecutive multiple exposures, a 2.5G color compensating filter
is required with a 1/3- stop larger lens opening.
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FUJICHROME Velvia 100 Professional [RVP100] • FUJIFILM PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN
NOTE Exposure correction values given above for long and
multiple exposures are for a reversal film with an average emulsion when processed under standard processing conditions. Therefore, use the data only as a
guide. For exacting work, test exposures are recommended under actual shooting conditions.
7. EXPOSURE PRECAUTIONS
•With artificial light, such as electronic flash, photoflood,
fluorescent, tungsten, high intensity discharge lamp
(metal halide, sodium, mercury vapor), etc., the lamp
output and color temperature may be affected by
such factors as brand, age of equipment and line
voltage. Reflectors and diffusers can also influence
light intensity and color temperature.
• When using an accessory such as a reflector umbrella, reflector or diffuser to control light intensity
or diffuse the light, the color of the light may be
altered by changes that have occurred in the color
or composition of the accessory’s materials or
reflective surface.
8. UNPROCESSED FILM HANDLING / STORAGE
HANDLING
• Expose film before the expiration date indicated on
the film package and process as soon as possible
after exposure.
• When removing film stored at low temperatures (in a
refrigerator or freezer, etc.), allow it to reach room
temperature before opening it. Opening film while it
is still cold may cause condensation to form on the
film surface, causing color changes or the emulsion
to become more susceptible to scratches.
• Roll film should be loaded and unloaded quickly and
away from direct sunlight.
• Film loaded in cameras should be exposed and
processed promptly.
• Sheet film must be handled in total darkness and with
care so as not to touch the emulsion surface.
• X-rays inspection machines used to inspect checkedin baggage at airports can cause fogging of film. Put
both exposed and unexposed film into carry-on
baggage (preferably in a transparent plastic bag or
a net bag that allows the film to be seen). Because of
the increasing number of airports using strong X-ray
machines for carry-on baggage, it is recommended
that you remove film from your carry-on baggage and
request a visual (manual) inspection of your film.
• Film fogging may occur near X-ray equipment used
in hospitals, factories, laboratories and other places
where radiation is used. Always keep film away from
sources of radiation.
STORAGE
Storing exposed or unexposed film under hot and
humid conditions may adversely affect the speed, color
balance and physical properties of the film. Although it
is best to store film at a low temperature, for practical
purposes, film should be stored as follows:
Short-term
Storage
Long-term
Storage
Store at a place (cool and dark)
away from direct sunlight or high
temperatures and humidity.
Store at 10°C (50°F) or below
• New building materials, newly manufactured furniture, paints and bonding agents may produce gases
which could affect photographic film. Do not store
film, lightproof boxes containing film or cameras or
film holders loaded with film near these materials.
• Film should be sealed in plastic bags* prior to cold
storage. When taken out of cold storage, film should
be allowed to reach room temperature before opening by letting it stand over 3 hours (for refrigerated
film) or over 6 hours (for frozen film).
* Polyester, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.
9. PROCESSING
This film is designed for processing by Process E-6 or
its equivalent, as well as Fujifilm Process CR-56.
10. PROCESSED FILM HANDLING/ STORAGE
Since the purpose of film is to provide a long-term
record of memorable events, as much effort as possible
has been made to use materials that exhibit the least
amount of change over time, but the effects of light,
heat, atmospheric oxygen, contaminant gases, humidity
and mold cannot be completely avoided. It is possible,
however, to minimize change in the photographic
image or base material by maintaining appropriate
storage conditions, such as those used by museums
and art galleries. Temperature and humidity control is
the most important key to minimizing the change that
occurs in film. Processed film stored in the dark under the following conditions may be expected to show
almost no change over time.
Storage Period with
Almost No Change
More than 20 years Below 10°C30%–50%
10–20 years Below 25°C30%–50%
Temperature Relative Humidity
(1) Color reversal film should be mounted inserted into
sleeves* for storage.
* Polyester, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.
(2) Processed film should be stored at a place as far
away as possible from high temperatures, direct
sunlight and other strong light. The following conditions are not desirable for the storage of film
and should be avoided in the case of long-term
storage:
• Storage in a closet lying against a wall that is
exposed to cold, outside air (where condensation
may form).
• Storage in an attic or on top of a closet or cabinet
near the ceiling (where high temperatures may
occur).
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