In article <327D96E6.6E8A@xnet.com>, photos@xnet.com says...

>QUESTION!!!!!!
>
>Not to shout to loudly,BUT the red flag went up!!!!
>
>Do you mind explaining you reference of Velvia as "more difficult or
>impractical to use"

It is a high-contrast film with highly saturated, somewhat peculiar
color, which makes it difficult to use for many purposes.....

>As a pro shooter, I see more and more use of Velvia and Provia.
>Since Velvia is available in larger formats, some art directors even
>ask for the Velvia.

I think they either must know absolutely nothing about it, or a lot
about it to dare specify it....;-)
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