Driver8 Posted December 31, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 31, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Kodak discontinued Ektachrome E100GX this year and recommends E100G as an alternative. I always preferred E100GX over E100G because of its warmer color balance. What about Elite Chrome 100 as a replacement? It's cheap - only $4.69 per roll at B&H Photo. I've searched other forums and some state that Elite Chrome's color balance is between E100GX and E100G. One person claims its technical data matches E100G. Another says it's the same film as E100GX. Does anyone here know? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 Hi Driver8, Take a look here What is Elite Chrome 100?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
leicamann Posted December 31, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 31, 2009 Hmmm here is my take I prefer E100G..especially when you print large prints..its truly beautiful film I find the E100GX too grainy and too noisy when scanning and makes poor large prints The Elite Chrome 100 is a good film, but it is the most unforgiving, next the EP100 or 160.. both of these need "exact"..and I mean exact perfect lighting and perfect metering..they are totally unforgiving in high contrast situations..so remember that or you'll regret it. So to repeat, Elite Chrome will drop your shadows and blow your highlights in high light , high contrast situations. Best outdoor light is cloudy overcast flat light....NOT SUNNY. I would seriously test a roll or two finding the sweet spot...for me it was cloudy , even rainy overcast but bright days that got me the purest color. Remember this type of slide film is the least flexible( latitude wise) on the market. Cheers, JRM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted December 31, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 31, 2009 That mirrors my own experience: contrast control is tricky. See below for an example of Elite 100. According to a report here (Elitechrome 100 vs. e100VS worth the money??? - Photo.net Film and Processing Forum) Elite 100 and E100G are essentially the same, however I have found that E100G seems to have more vivid greens. Fuji Astia 100 has the best overall rendition of both highlights and shadow at the expense of contrast; Provia is nice but I did find it produced blue shadows. I'm not sure if this helps! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/108233-what-is-elite-chrome-100/?do=findComment&comment=1169394'>More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted December 31, 2009 Share #4 Posted December 31, 2009 Hard to tell on the screen, but here's E100G: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/108233-what-is-elite-chrome-100/?do=findComment&comment=1169396'>More sharing options...
Driver8 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted December 31, 2009 Thanks for the link David. I just ordered 12 rolls of Elite Chrome. The best way to find out how a film behaves is to shoot and see for myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Posted December 31, 2009 Share #6 Posted December 31, 2009 As far as I know the Elite Chrome is something like "the normal" slide film from Kodak (like the Fuji Sensia). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted December 31, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 31, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for the link David. I just ordered 12 rolls of Elite Chrome. The best way to find out how a film behaves is to shoot and see for myself. That's a good idea. Always worth trying different films to work out your favorite. Forgot to say the biggest difference between "amateur" and "professional" versions of a film is batch consistency of the pro version. It is also stored carefully in the fridge at a consistent temperature. But as Elite Chrome is now labeled "professional" and B&H is a high volume dealer with plenty of fresh film, I don't think you'll have too many worries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorman Posted January 2, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 2, 2010 In the UK there are two versions of Elite Chrome 100 available, designated EB and EBX. The EBX is the "Extra Colour" version and has a high colour saturation. I found it to be way over the top in anything other than dull conditions. On the other hand the EB version has "Normal Saturation" and claims good skin tones etc. I used this film, and the 200 ISO version, for many years in my M7 and I was very happy with the results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalLee2001 Posted January 9, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 9, 2010 I was told that this was the amateur version of the E100G. I would second the thoughts that it is pretty unforgiving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicko101 Posted January 9, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 9, 2010 I used the 100 in Italy when I ran out of the 'good' stuff (Velvia, E100G) and was really quite surprised with the results. I used it in sunny conditions in Cinque Terre and although, as has been stated here, it is unforgiving, I was very happy with the results. Shoot and ye shall see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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