Fuji Superia X-TRA 3 Pack ISO 400 36 Exp. 35mm Film, Total 108 Exposures

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If you want the most precise image possible, I recommend at least partly sunny conditions, but it’s hard to take a bad picture with this film.

Nikon FE – AI-S Nikkor 35mm 1:2.8 – Fujifilm Fujicolor Superia X-Tra 400 @ ASA-400 – Processing By: Burlington Camera Nikon FE – AI-S Nikkor 35mm 1:2.8 – Fujifilm Fujicolor Superia X-Tra 400 @ ASA-400 – Processing By: Burlington Camera Nikon FE – AI-S Nikkor 35mm 1:2.8 – Fujifilm Fujicolor Superia X-Tra 400 @ ASA-400 – Processing By: Burlington Camera Nikon FE – AI-S Nikkor 35mm 1:2.8 – Fujifilm Fujicolor Superia X-Tra 400 @ ASA-400 – Processing By: Burlington Camera I found the results given by the new “Made in USA” Fujifilm 400 very satisfactory. However, I think my conversion setup and Negative Lab Pro settings may tend to over-saturate the colors a bit. The colors definitely pop, and I can’t quite judge if that’s the film, or my setup. I deliberately lowered NLP’s saturation setting a bit on the EI 1600 push, and Lima rolls (rolls 2 and 3 respectively). As comfort level increases and a photo geek becomes more experienced, it’s not uncommon to find shooters who talk of Superia in the same breath as some seriously revered professional films, such as Ektar and Portra. And while a seasoned pro can certainly spot the difference between Superia and these other amazing films, for most amateurs and enthusiasts, Superia looks just as sweet. It’s this capability and versatility that makes Superia easy to recommend as a first film. And even for seasoned veterans, the way that it shines in all shooting situations makes it one of the best films around. I find that the film is sharp, with fantastic detail in corners and straight lines. My lenses are all Zeiss, Leica, or Hasselblad, and XP2 is the perfect film for these lenses to draw light onto. The grain is fine, even at 800, and doesn’t impose itself on the “look” the way that other, larger grain, films tend to. So that’s it as far as c-41 or color negative films. Now, keep in mind there are three other really amazing films that are available for shooting in color that we did not cover. These are e6 process slide films. For Fuji we have Velvia and Provia, and for Kodak we have the recently re-released Ektachrome. I did not evaluate these films here as these are not at all what I would call beginner films. Slide films are a bit of a different animal requiring much more precise exposure. Over expose or under expose even a little bit and these films end up being a very expensive waste of time. On the other hands, nailing exposure with these films can be quite rewarding as the colors are brilliant and are hard to duplicate even digitally. If you’re interested in separate video that explores these films, let me know. Maybe we’ll do that in the future.The color in my images from rolls of Fuji Superia 400 has a warmth that makes the reds, oranges, and yellows stand out strongly. The blue tones seem a little weaker, making photos look like I shot them in overcast conditions even though I didn’t. So while I can’t say the film gives an accurate natural reproduction of the scene, it adds a nice tone to the images.

Interestingly, Agfa discontinued producing Vista 400 film in 2018. Since then, people have guessed that Fuji actually rebranded the film as Fujifilm Superia X-tra 400. Therefore, you might want to get your hands on a roll of each and do some comparison shots to see if you can prove the rumor true. Developing and Scanning Fuji Superia 400: Practical Guidelines If you shoot with film, you’re interested in the aesthetic qualities of each roll. While it’s possible to change everything in Photoshop, harnessing the organic aspects of the film can help you create stunning, unique images. Understanding what Fuji Superia 400 offers empowers you to let it play up the beauty of your photos. Breaking Down the ASA of Fuji Superia 400

The Images – Night-Time Shots

If you are unsure how your expired film has been stored, or the quality of the emulsion, over exposing by 1 stop per decade is a good place to start with. But, as with every internet rule of thumb, it is not 100% accurate so always take it with a pinch of salt. This is the combined art and science of shooting expired film! Fujifilm Superia 200, 400, 800, and 1600 were used with the Hexar AF, the Leica CL, the Nikon F90, the Pentax 67 (yes, I’ve played with some of it in 120). Superia, on the other hand, produces vibrant colors for landscape photography, especially in ideal natural light settings. It’s not as favorable with portraits since it tends to add a pink hue to the skin, requiring some tweaks in Photoshop. Fuji Superia 400 vs. Agfa Vista 400: A Battle of the 400s Rolls of Fuji Superia 400 have a fine grain that makes pictures look like classic film images. You can see the fine grain in the photo details, but it still provides an edge sharpness that surprised me. Even in low light conditions, the images remained relatively crisp. I noticed more grain in the shadows of pictures taken in low light, but it didn’t interfere with the overall image quality.

I’ve also been pleasantly surprised by the image quality in the under-exposed areas. Despite the colour shifts and the increased grain, the dark parts of my scans look relatively clean, virtually free of all colour noise. In this article, I’m going to talk about my first candidate: Fuji Superia 400. You will read rather subjective impressions based on a single roll, not an in-depth review. Testing Fuji Superia in the Field

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I’ve had some unclear results at 1600, but this could be because of poor exposure overall. I have seen other photographers produce useable results at this ISO, so I’m still willing to experiment, but so far I haven’t been happy with any of my extreme low light images. All current films in the Superia range list the following layer composition in their product information.