Velvia 50 is a magnificent film and should it be cheaper and more available it would possibly be the only colour film I use. It excells especially in landscape work providing colours that rarely disappoint.

I am sure I didn't help myself by loading a low ISO film in my camera in Autumn /Winter however, the last few times I have used this film my disappointment has grown. Its low ISO, poor skin tone rendering and high saturation render it hard to use on the fly. The first time I used it, I had a very specific subject and lighting in mind, and the film worked well. If you are shooting for the joy of it however, this film is not the best to use.

one of the finest grains on the market; Fabulous results on drum scanners allowed me to create precious back ups..
velvia 50 and provia 100 are still the top colour slide films... although the emulsions changed significantly over the decades. velvia 50 always provides great saturation and vivid colours if that's what you like, although I think it truly shines on larger formats (120/4x5) landscapes; projecting 120 is where it comes to life where its fine grain offers great detail and the captured atmosphere can literarly suck you into the scene. if you prefer more realistic rendition of colours provia 100 is a better choice. Velvia 50 can be quite light hungry and requires experience if you want to bring most out of it. advanced metering systems (matrix) such as Nikon 35/28Ti prove it can perform reliably even in an automatic exposure compact camera. Pushing it by 1 stop will further increase saturation and contrast. underexposing is easily done and the push processing will not necessarily help you compensate. In tricky lighting situations you may need to overexpose by 0.3-0.7 even a whole stop not only to prevent loosing details in shadows but as most slide films, highlights can be blown easily (this is particularly true in high contrast scenes and while shooting on an overcast day which can bleach the sky). Correctly exposed it can bring more vibrancy into landscapes; but provia 100 will render facial tones more realistically.
I successfully used low contrast filters and graduated square cokin filters for landscapes and high contrast scenes with great results. shame I don't have enough scans to illustrate.

I am a big fan of slide film (it's what got me into photography). It's my second time shooting this film and while I am happy with the results, its application is limited. I was told that Velvia 50 is not good at reproducing human skin tones, ruling portraiture out. While it is good for landscape, the results are very very saturated, which is an acquired taste. Furthermore, the slow speed means a tripod will be needed. Pleased I shot the roll but I prefer Provia for sure.

i used to love this stuff back when it was more affordable. Vibrant colours is what it’s all about, and perfect for landscapes.

If you love colour and contrast then Fuji Velvia 50 is simply the best there is. Highly saturated with high contrast Velvia 50 is perfect for standout landscapes to catch the eye, but is less suitable for architectural shots and unsuitable for portraits. Velvia 50 is pricey and difficult to get hold of but worth every penny when you find some of it.
However, exposure needs to be spot on so it suits high-end cameras with accurate light meters best, and photographers who take the time to meter with hand-held exposure meters. Velvia 50 also freezes well, and I am still using 120 stock that I bought in 2008.

This is by far and away my favourite film stock. It’s stupidly expensive and doesn’t like high contrast lighting situations and the skin tones are awful but... the colours and fine grain and overall character of the images that you can make if you get the exposure right are sublime. If I could afford it, I would shoot nothing else. If you have never used it then get some (if you can) and try it out. The low iso means that you might need a tripod and you’re best off bracketing exposures for important shots.
My guilty secret is that I mostly use Velvia point and shoot. I know that’s in direct contradiction to the good advice I just gave but, if you have a decent camera it works very well (the attached photos were taken using a Pentax Espoo mini)

Brilliant colours, contrast and sharpness. What else can you say?

This is everything a reversal film should be: low grain, intense colour without looking too contrasty. The slides look superb as soon as you lay them on a light boa. Get the best by projecting them: magical! The 50iso rating seems perfect when using a "proper" film camera ( ie one from the golden days of the 60s or 70s!)

This film is unique in its colours and contrast and it is my top choice for colourful scenes that have plenty of light and I’m not concerned about accuracy of colour. For a more accurate colour film I use E100

I shot a roll mid-August & was blown away by the results. Definitely worth the extra cash, my photos look professional for once(!) My first time shooting slide film, but not the last.

What a film! Prior to this I had used Velvia 100 which I wasn't too pleased with. Thankfully, I didn't let that version of Velvia deter me from this version. Firstly, as expected, the grain is minimal because the ISO is so low. The colours that this film is able to capture are just stunning giving the images a real-life look. However, the low grain and accurate colours do not give the images a clinical, digital look. The images still very much have a film-feel in my opinion. I am very impressed with this film and am excited to shoot it again (before Fuji take it from us like they are with so many other films!), however my only gripe would be knowing when to use it. I thankfully loaded it and had a subject and lighting which I feel flaunted this films ability. However, I can well imagine that in some scenarios, this film will perform well, but won't flatter the subject.

I fell in love with Velvia 50 for photos I took in Sheffield, UK. It's a bit on the pricey side (hence 4 stars) but the saturation and contrast is like nothing else. With slide film you have to nail the exposure, I've got a few ones that are too dark or too bright but when you get it spot on it's absolutely beautiful.

yes, slide film is expensive to buy and it is expensive to develop, but, because there always a but, colors are just amazing, the photographs are so luminous. One problem, the exposure, you have to nail it. Be sure to have a scene with a low dynamic (or use filters for example) otherwise, you will have to choose between light or shadow. You have to try it once.

I've used a lot of this film in the past few years, and I love the colours it produces. It has beautiful definition, with very fine grain. Darker colours and shadows, like the underside of leaves can come out a bit dull and sickly, but brighter greens, as well as vivid colours like blues and reds come out stunning, and make this perfect for nature photography and other colourful scenes.

I use a half frame camera so I encounter more grain on my photos than on full frame images, yet there's still hardly any with this film. The novelty of slide film still hasn't worn off, and I enjoy being able to see the true appearance of photos I have taken just by holding the film to the light once developed

Personally I enjoy some of the noise you can get from pushing this film to shoot in low light. Taking photos like this can lead to some very nice gloomy atmosphere and if you include colourful artificial light in early evening conditions, the colours that Velvia can produce really come through.

If you like strong saturated colours, then this is for you! Great for long exposures in the evening light as long as you don't mind the colour shift (greenish in my experience). Photos will glow! Check the web for info on reciprocity failure on long exposures though. Spot meter your subject and let the reduced dynamic range of the film take over the composition. Bring a tripod! I feel results have a drawing-like quality at times.