AF3-0217E

COLOR NEGATIVE FILMS

[CH] (E)

1. FEATURES AND USES 2. SPEED

FUJICOLOR SUPERIA X-TRA 400 [CH] is a daylight-

Light Source Speed Filter
type ISO 400 color negative film that incorporates the
newly developed New Super Uniform Fine Grain Tech- Daylight ISO 400/27° None
nology to achieve high image quality when printed on Tungsten Lamps Wratten No.80A
ISO 100/21°*
FUJICOLOR papers. (3200K) (or LBB-12**)
* Indicates the effective speed resulting from designated filter use.
Features Results ** Fuji Light Balancing Filter

• Excellent Grain • Fine grain for a high-speed

Quality film, providing no loss of 3. FILM SIZES, PRODUCTION NUMBER,
image quality even in BASE MATERIAL AND THICKNESS
large-size enlargements
Size and Package Configuration Production
• High Speed and • High sensitivity that allows Number
Wide Exposure images to be captured H74 and
Latitude even under insufficient Roll 135 ... 12-, 24- and 36-exp.
above
light conditions
Base Material Base Thickness
• Excellent • Smooth, beautiful and
Skin Color naturally depicted skin Roll Cellulose Triacetate 122µm (135)
Reproduction tones

• Excellent • Extremely sharp depiction

4. EXPOSURE GUIDE
Sharpness of all aspects of the
subject, from overall form
to textural details Use an exposure meter for exposure determination. If a
meter is not available, refer to the following table.
• Excellent Gray • Precisely maintained gray Daylight Exposure Guide Table
Balance balance throughout, from
the brightest highlights to Seashore
or Snow Cloudy
the deepest shadows Light Scenes Bright Hazy Cloudy Day or
Conditions under Sunlight Sunlight Bright Open
• Improved Aging • Aging characteristics have Bright Shade
Characteristics been improved to extend Sun
the shelf life of new Lens
f/22 f/16 f/16 f/11 f/8
SUPERIA X-TRA 400 Aperture
Shutter
1/500 1/250
Speed (sec.)
It requires no color-compensating filters when used
under daylight conditions or with an electronic flash. NOTES • The foregoing settings are for 2 hours after sunrise
and 2 hours before sunset.
• For close-up shooting against light, open up the
lens 1 or 2 aperture stops.

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Low Light Exposure Guide Table Daylight Photoflood/Photo-Reflector Lamps

Nighttime • Daylight-type photoflood or photo-reflector lamp out-
Fine
Indoor
Light
Weather
Scenes Evening Night
put may be lower than that indicated by the exposure
Daytime meter. It is recommended to compensate for the
Conditions (under Scenes Scenes
Indoor
Fluorescent difference by increasing the exposure time (by lower-
Scenes
Light)
ing the shutter speed) or by increasing the lens open-
Lens ing. Whenever possible, test exposures are recom-
f/2.8 to 4 f/2 to 2.8 f/2.8 to 4 f/2 to 2.8
Aperture
mended.
Shutter
Speed (sec.)
1/60 1/30 1/60 1/30 • Other factors that should be considered when deter-
mining the exposure settings are lamp configuration,
NOTE Since light intensities for indoor and night scenes vary length of time used and line voltage, as they may
widely from location to location, the data above affect lamp output and color balance.
should be used only as a guide.
Fluorescent Lamps
Photographing under fluorescent lighting may result in a
5. EXPOSURE UNDER VARIOUS
greenish tint. However, this phenomenon is corrected
LIGHT CONDITIONS
during printing, thus achieving optimal finishing quality.
Daylight For this reason, additional use of correction filters is not
required. A slow shutter speed of less than 1/30 second
Even when exposed under morning or evening twilight is recommended.
conditions or when color temperatures are low, no spe-
cial filter use is needed as color balancing can be done Tungsten Lamps
during printing.
When using 3200K tungsten lighting, use a Wratten filter
Electronic Flash No. 80A (Fuji LBB-12* filter) and increase the lens open-
ing by +2 stops. In the case of cameras with TTL meter-
• Electronic flash produces light similar to daylight, so ing, there is no need for additional exposure compensa-
filters are not needed. However, the possibility of un- tion.
desirable effects on color balance, due to various * Fuji Light Balancing Filter
factors (the type of flash used and amount of time
used, etc.) should be taken into consideration. Test
exposures are recommended. 6. LONG EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
• If shutter speeds slower than 1/60 second are used,
light from non-flash sources, such as room lighting, No exposure or color balance compensation is required
may cause color imbalances. Make test exposures. for exposures within a 1/4000 to 2 second shutter speed
• The use of a flash meter is advisable, but the follow- range. However, for exposures of 4 seconds or longer,
ing formula can also be used to obtain satisfactory provide the compensations indicated below.
lens opening. Exposure Time (sec.) 1/4000 to 2 4 16 64
Lens
Electronic Flash Guide Number (at ISO 400) Exposure Corrections* Unnecessary + 1/3 + 2/3 +1
Aperture =
(f-number) Electronic Flash-to-Subject Distance (meters)
* A “+” followed by a number indicates the required increase in
When using an auto flash unit, the ISO film speed lens opening.
setting should be set to 400. Since the amount of light
Except for special effects, the normal intensity ratio for
on the subject may vary according to amount of light
main-to-fill subject lighting should remain within 1:4 lim-
reflected from surrounding surfaces and other factors,
its.
follow the instructions provided with the flash unit.

7. EXPOSURE PRECAUTIONS

When using an accessory such as a reflector umbrella,

reflector or diffuser to control light intensity or diffuse the
light, make sure that no change has occurred in the
color or composition of the accessory’s materials or
reflective surface, and that the color of the light has not
been altered by the material.

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8. UNPROCESSED FILM HANDLING / STORAGE 9. PROCESSING

HANDLING This film is intended for processing by Fujifilm Pro-

• Expose film before the expiration date indicated on cesses CN-16, CN-16Q, CN-16FA, CN-16L, CN-16S or
the film package and process as soon as possible Process C-41.
after exposure.
• Roll film should be loaded and unloaded quickly and 9-1 Replenishment Rate
away from direct sunlight. The following table shows the replenishment rates for
• Film loaded in cameras should be exposed and pro- each type of Fujifilm Processes.
cessed promptly.
• X-ray inspection machines used to inspect checked- CN-16Q CN-16FA
in baggage at airports can cause fogging of film. Put Processing Replenish- Processing Replenish-
both exposed and unexposed film into carry-on bag- Solution ment Rate* Solution ment Rate*
gage (preferably in a transparent plastic bag or a net NQ1-R 43 N1-R 22
bag that allows the film to be seen). Because of the NQ2-R 20 N2-R 5
increasing number of airports using strong X-ray ma-
NQ3-R 30 N3-R 16
chines for carry-on baggage, it is recommended that
NQS 30 NS 34
you remove film from your carry-on baggage and re-
quest a visual (manual) inspection of your film. NQ4-R 20 N4-R 20
• Film fogging may occur near X-ray equipment used
in hospitals, factories, laboratories and other places
CN-16L CN-16S
where radiation is used. Always keep film away from
sources of radiation. Processing Replenish- Processing Replenish-
Solution ment Rate* Solution ment Rate*
STORAGE 20 N1-R 15
N1-R
Storing exposed or unexposed film under hot and hu-
N2-R 5 N2-R 5
mid conditions may adversely affect the speed, color
balance and physical properties of the film. Although it N3-R 8 N3-R 7.5
is best to store film at a low temperature, for practical NS 17 N4-R 30
purposes, film should be stored as follows: N4-R 15

Short-term *Replenishment Rate ...... Replenisher volume (mL) per single roll
Store at 15°C or below
Storage (135/24 exp.)
Long-term
Store at 0°C or below
Storage
9-2 Photographic and Processing Characteristics
• New building materials, newly manufactured furni- Almost the same as those for the current SUPERIA X-
ture, paints and bonding agents may produce gases TRA 400.
which could affect photographic film. Do not store
film, lightproof boxes containing film or cameras or
film holders loaded with film near these materials. 10. PRINTER CONDITIONS
• Film should be sealed in plastic bags* prior to cold
storage When taken out of cold storage, film should This film can be printed on the same printer setup with
be allowed to reach room temperature before open- results similar to the current SUPERIA X-TRA 400.
ing by letting it stand over 3 hours (for refrigerated
film) or over 6 hours (for frozen film). Opening film
while it is still cold may cause condensation to form 11. CONTROL STRIPS
on the film surface, causing color changes or the
emulsion to become more susceptible to scratches. Use FUJICOLOR NEGATIVE FILM CONTROL STRIPS
* Polyester, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc. to manage processing performance.

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(1)Color negative film should be inserted into sleeves for

12. JUDGING EXPOSURE RESULTS
storage. Furthermore, it is recommended that film, as
SUPERIA X-TRA 400 exposure results can be accurately well as prints, be placed into non-airtight* containers
predicted by using an electronic densitometer equipped made of paper, plastic**, or metal designed for the
with Status M filters. An 18% gray card, receiving the storage of photographs.
* To prevent film base (especially TAC base) decomposition,
same illumination as the subject, when read through the
it is essential that the container or case be allowed to air
RED filter should render density readings between 0.75 out during one dry day each year.
and 0.95 (for exposures under recommended lighting ** Polyester, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.
and with optimal film processing). (2)Processed film should be stored at a place as far
away as possible from high temperatures, direct sun-
light and other strong light and direct illumination.
13. PROCESSED FILM HANDLING AND STORAGE The following conditions are not desirable for the
storage of film and should be avoided in the case of
Since the purpose of film is to provide a long-term long-term storage:
record of memorable events, as much effort as possible ⎧• Storage in a closet lying against a wall that is
has been made to use materials that exhibit the least ⎪ exposed to cold, outside air (where condensation
amount of change over time, but the effects of light, ⎪ may form).
heat, atmospheric oxygen, contaminant gases, humidity ⎨• Storage in an attic or on top of a closet or cabinet
and mold cannot be completely avoided. It is possible, ⎪
⎪ near the ceiling (where high temperatures may
however, to minimize change in the photographic image ⎩ form).
or base material by maintaining appropriate storage
conditions, such as those used by museums and art
galleries. Temperature and humidity control is the most 14. PROCESSED FILM EDGE MARKINGS
important key to minimizing the change that AND FIGURES
occurs in film. Films stored in the dark under the follow-
ing conditions may be expected to show almost no 14-1 Edge Markings
change over time.
Item
Storage Period with • Edge Stripe One red solid line and one
Almost No Change Temperature Relative Humidity
green short broken line on
More than 20 years Below 10°C 30%–50% both side
10– 20 years Below 25°C 30%–50%
• Type Designation S-400
• Generation Number CH23
• Latent Image Bar Code 39-2
• FUJIFILM Identification
Code
Negative Carrier
: 135B 0472
: 135C/D/J/K/S 1138

135 Size (36 Exp.)

Edge Stripe
Production (green and red)
Number Production Generation Number
Identification Code Type Designation
H74 CH23 H74 CH23 H74

Latent Image Bar Code

Production
Identification Code

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14-2 Packaging 15. TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

Item IN NEW SUPERIA X-TRA 400
• Box
• New Super Uniform Fine Grain Technology
Fujifilm’s Super Uniform Fine Grain Technology In-
Identification Color: Blue (unchanged) corporates flat hexagonal grains with a large surface
• Cartridge Design area that retains a sufficient volume of photosensitive
pigment. Photons generated when light is absorbed
are accumulated in the periphery of the grain and
then efficiently concentrated to form the latent image.
The result is a dramatic reduction in grain size with no
14-3 Post-Processing Masking Colors
loss in sensitivity, ensuring stunning prints and en-
The new SUPERIA X-TRA 400 has slight reddish tint in largements with barely perceptible grain.
comparison with the current SUPERIA X-TRA 400.

16. FILM STRUCTURE

17. DIFFUSE RMS GRANULARITY VALUE ....... 4*

Micro-densitometer Measurement Aperture: 48 µm in diameter

Sample Density: 1.0 above minimum density

* Based on Fujifilm measurements. Due to difference in measurement

conditions, comparison with color reversal film is not possible.

18. RESOLVING POWER

Test-Object Contrast: 1.6:1 ............. 50 lines/mm

Test-Object Contrast: 1000:1 ........125 lines/mm

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17. CHARACTERISTIC CURVES 18. SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY CURVES

4.0
Process : CN-16
Exposure : Daylight, 1/125 sec. Densitometry : Status M
3.5 Process : CN-16 Density : 1.0 above D-min.
Densitometry : Status M

Relative Sensitivity* (log)

3.0

Green
Density

2.5 Blue
Sensitive Sensitive Red
Layer Layer Sensitive

1.0
2.0 Layer
e
1.5 Blu en
r e
G
d
1.0 Re

0.5

0.0
–4.0 –3.0 –2.0 –1.0 0.0 400 500 600 700
Exposure [log H (lux-seconds)] Wavelength (nm)
* Sensitivity equals the reciprocal of the exposure
(J/cm²) required to produce a specified density.

19. MTF CURVE 20. SPECTRAL DYE DENSITY CURVES

150
100 Typical densities for a mid-scale
neutral subject and for D-mini.
Spectral Diffuse Density

70 2.0
50 Mid-scale Density
Response (%)

30
20
Exposure : Daylight
Process : CN-16 1.0
10
Minimum Density
7
5

3
2 0.0
1 5 10 20 50 100 200 400 500 600 700
Spatial Frequency (cycles/mm) Wavelength (nm)

NOTICE The data herein published were derived from materials taken from
general production runs. However, changes in specifications may occur without
prior notice.

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Ref. No. AF3-0217E (KAMIQ-06.10-FP) Printed in Japan