AF3-176E

COLOR NEGATIVE FILMS

FUJICOLOR PRO 400H PROFESSIONAL

1. FEATURES AND USES 2. ISO FILM SPEED

FUJICOLOR PRO 400H PROFESSIONAL is a new- Light Source ISO Film Speed Color Balancing Filter
generation professional daylight type color negative Daylight & Electronic
film incorporating Fujifilm’s proprietary fourth color- 400/27° None
Flash
sensitive layer in addition to the conventional three Tungsten Light 100/21°* Wratten No. 80A
RGB-sensitive layers. With its extremely useful high (3200K) equivalent (or LBB-12**)
ISO speed rating of 400, PRO 400H provides faithful *Indicates the effective speed resulting from designated filter use.
reproduction of neutral grays with sharply improved **Fuji Light Balancing filter
fidelity over a wide exposure range from under- to
over- exposures. It produces superb skin tones with
3. FILM SIZES, EMULSION NUMBER, BASE
smoothly continuous gradation from the highlights to
MATERIAL AND THICKNESS
the shadows, and gives an excellent three-dimensional
feeling in such details as fabrics and other textures. Emulsion
Size and Package Configuration
By incorporating the most advanced technologies, this Number
film is able to meet a wide range of photographic needs, 135 ... 36-exp.
from portrait and wedding photography to commercial ... 36-exp. (5-roll pack)
Roll 120 ... 12-exp. [6x6] 123 –
and fashion work. The further addition of single-chan-
... 12-exp. [6x6] (5-roll pack)
nel printing results in uniform printing efficiency with
220 ... 24-exp. [6x6] (5-roll pack)
other films in the FUJICOLOR PRO series.

Features Base Material Thickness

122µm (135)
• High ISO speed of 400.. Higher effective film speed Roll Cellulose Triacetate
98µm (120,220)
and finer grain
• Wide exposure .............. Faithful reproduction of
latitude neutral grays over a wide
exposure range from 4. EXPOSURE GUIDE
underexposure to overex-
posure Use a meter to determine the exposure setting. If a
• Superb skin tone .......... Superb skin-tone and hue meter is not available, refer to the following table.
reproduction reproduction with continu- Daytime/Outdoors
ously smooth gradation
Seashore Bright Hazy Cloudy Cloudy
from the highlights to the
or Snow Sunlight Sunlight Bright Day or
shadows without any
Scenes Open
washout
under Shade
• Excellent three- ............. Clearer colors in the Bright
dimensional highlights and appropriately Sun
appearance controlled color saturation
Lens
in the shadows to allow f/22 f/16 f/11 f/8 f/5.6
Opening
rendering of subjects with a
feeling of three-dimensional Shutter
Speed 1/500
realism (sec)
• Faithful color ................ Faithful color reproduction
reproduction of scenes under a wide Notes
variety of lighting • The settings in the table above are for 2 hours after sunrise
and 2 hours before sunset.
• Addition of single- ....... Negative density level • Since light conditions vary greatly for cloudy/bright and open
channel suitability unified with other PRO series shade, use of an exposure meter is recommended.
films for maximum printing • Close-up shots with backlighting may require a lens opening
uniformity and efficiency adjustment of f1 to f2 stops.

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Low Light Exposure Flash Bulbs

Light Fine Nighttime Evening Night With blue flash bulb exposures, compensating filters
Condition Weather Indoor Scenes Scenes
Daytime Scenes are unnecessary. With clear flash bulbs, however, use
Indoor (under a Wratten filter No. 80C (Fuji LBB-8* filter) and increase
Scenes fluores- the lens opening by +1 stop. However, since the light
cent light)
quality may vary with the bulb type and the manufac-
Lens
Opening f/2.8 to 4 f/2 to 2.8 f/2.8 to 4 f/2 to 2.8 turer and the amount of light may vary with the lighting
Shutter equipment and diffusion technique, test exposures
Speed 1/60 1/30 1/60 1/30 should be made with the equipment being used.
(sec)
* Fuji Light Balancing Filter

5. EXPOSURE FOR VARIOUS LIGHT Daylight Photoflood/Photo-Reflector Lamps

CONDITIONS • Daylight-type photoflood or photo-reflector lamp
Daylight output may be lower than that indicated by the
exposure meter. It is recommended to compensate
Under usual daylight conditions, color balancing for the difference by increasing the exposure time
filters are not necessary, but the following exposure (by lowering the shutter speed) or by increasing the
conditions may require the indicated filters. lens opening. Whenever possible, test exposures are
Subject Conditions Filter recommended.
Fair weather / open shade and shaded Wratten filter • Other factors that should be considered when deter-
landscapes No. 2C (SC-39*) mining the exposure settings are lamp configuration,
Bright distant scenes, snow landscapes, length of time used and line voltage, as they may
Wratten filter
seaside scenes, aerial scenes and open affect lamp output and color balance.
No. 1A (SC-40M*)
landscapes
* Fuji Sharp-cut Filter (Ultraviolet) Fluorescent Lamps
When photographing under fluorescent lamps, it is
For excessively high or low color temperatures, use of
recommended that a shutter speed range of 1/30 to 1
the color balancing filters is recommended.
second be used to prevent influence from lamp flicker.
NOTE :When artificial illumination is being used as the main or
auxiliary light source either indoors or outdoors under Tungsten Lamps
conditions in which sunlight is present, the use of either When using 3200K tungsten lighting, use a Wratten
an electronic flash or blue flash bulbs is recommended.
filter No. 80A (Fuji LBB-12* filter) and increase the lens
opening by +2 stops. In the case of cameras with TTL
Electronic Flash
metering, there is no need for additional exposure
• Electronic flash produces light similar to daylight, so compensation.
filters are not needed. However, the possibility of * Fuji Light Balancing Filter
undesirable effects on color balance, due to various
factors (the type of flash used and amount of time
used, etc.) should be taken into consideration. Test 6. LONG EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
exposures are recommended.
For exposures of 4 seconds or more, the exposure
• If shutter speeds slower than 1/60 second are used,
compensations indicated in the table below is required.
light from non-flash sources, such as room lighting,
No exposure color balance compensation is required
may cause color imbalances. Make test exposures.
for exposures within a shutter speed range of 1/4000
• The use of a flash meter is advisable, but the following
to 1 second.
formula can also be used to obtain satisfactory lens
opening. Exposure Compensation Table
Lens Electronic Flash Guide Number (at ISO 400)
Aperture = ———————————————————————— Exposure Time (sec) 1/4000 to 1 4 16
(f-number) Electronic Flash-to-Subject Distance (meters or feet)
Exposure Correction
None +1/2 stop +1 stop
(Lens Opening)
When using an auto flash unit, the ISO film speed set-
ting should be set to 400. Since the amount of light on (Exposure time longer than 16 seconds is not recommended.)
the subject may vary according to amount of light The + sign indicates an increase in the lens opening.
reflected from surrounding surfaces and other factors,
follow the instructions provided with the flash unit.

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7. EXPOSURE PRECAUTIONS • Film should be sealed in plastic bags* prior to cold

storage When taken out of cold storage, film should
When using an accessory such as a reflector umbrella, be allowed to reach room temperature before open-
reflector or diffuser to control light intensity or diffuse ing by letting it stand over 3 hours (for refrigerated
the light, make sure that no change has occurred in film) or over 6 hours (for frozen film).
* Polyester, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.
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. 9. PROCESSING

This film is designed for processing by Process C-41

8. UNPROCESSED FILM HANDLING/STORAGE
or its equivalent, as well as Fujifilm Process CN-16.
HANDLING
• Expose film before the expiration date indicated on 10. CONTROL STRIPS
the film package and process as soon as possible
after exposure. Use FUJICOLOR NEGATIVE FILM CONTROL STRIPS
• When removing film stored at low temperatures (in a to manage processing performance.
refrigerator or freezer, etc.), allow it to reach room
temperature before opening it. Opening film while it 11. PROCESSED FILM HANDLING AND STORAGE
is still cold may cause condensation to form on the
film surface, causing color changes or the emulsion Since the purpose of film is to provide a long-term
to become more susceptible to scratches. record of memorable events, as much effort as possible
• Roll film should be loaded and unloaded quickly and has been made to use materials that exhibit the least
away from direct sunlight. amount of change over time, but the effects of light,
• Film loaded in cameras should be exposed and heat, atmospheric oxygen, contaminant gases, humidity
processed promptly. and mold cannot be completely avoided. It is possible,
• X-rays inspection machines used to inspect checked- however, to minimize change in the photographic
in baggage at airports can cause fogging of film. Put image or base material by maintaining appropriate
both exposed and unexposed film into carry-on storage conditions, such as those used by museums
baggage (preferably in a transparent plastic bag or and art galleries. Temperature and humidity control is
a net bag that allows the film to be seen). Because of the most important key to minimizing the change that
the increasing number of airports using strong X-ray occurs in film. Films stored in the dark under the
machines for carry-on baggage, it is recommended following conditions may be expected to show almost
that you remove film from your carry-on baggage and no change over time.
request a visual (manual) inspection of your film. Storage Period with
Temperature Relative Humidity
• Film fogging may occur near X-ray equipment used Almost No Change
in hospitals, factories, laboratories and other places More than 20 years Below 10°C 30%– 50%
where radiation is used. Always keep film away from 10 – 20 years Below 25°C 30%– 50%
sources of radiation.

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

for storage. Furthermore, it is recommended that
Storing exposed or unexposed film under hot and
film, as well as prints, be placed into non-airtight*
humid conditions may adversely affect the speed, color
containers made of paper, plastic**, or metal designed
balance and physical properties of the film. Although it
for the storage of photographs.
is best to store film at a low temperature, for practical
* To prevent film base (especially TAC base) decomposition,
purposes, film should be stored as follows: it is essential that the container or case be allowed to air
Store at a place (cool and dark) out during one dry day each year.
Short-term ** Polyester, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.
away from direct sunlight or high
Storage temperatures and humidity.
(2) Processed film should be stored at a place as far
Long-term
Storage
Store at 10°C (50°F) or below away as possible from high temperatures, direct
sunlight and other strong light and direct illumination.
• New building materials, newly manufactured furni- The following conditions are not desirable for the
ture, paints and bonding agents may produce gases storage of film and should be avoided in the case
which could affect photographic film. Do not store of long-term storage:
film, lightproof boxes containing film or cameras or
film holders loaded with film near these materials.

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 • Storage in a closet lying against a wall that is


 exposed to cold, outside air (where condensation
 may form).

 • Storage in an attic or on top of a closet or cabinet
 near the ceiling (where high temperatures may
 form).
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12. PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS

* Packaging formats may vary in different markets.

Size Item Contents

135 Film Box

Plastic Case Same as the current product.

Cartridge

120 Film Box

Backing Paper (Before Exposure) (After Exposure)

Seal

←Backing Paper

←Top Seal ←End Seal

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Size Item Contents

120 Envelope

220 Film Box

Backing Paper (Before Exposure) (After Exposure)

Seal

←Backing Paper

←Top Seal ←End Seal

Envelope

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13. PROCESSED FILM EDGE MARKINGS

AND FIGURES
* The side on which the edge markings are reversed is the emulsion side.

• 135 Size (36 Exp.)

• 120 Size (12 Exp. 6x6)

• 220 Size (24 Exp. 6x6)

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14. TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED IN

FUJICOLOR PRO 400H PROFESSIONAL

14-1 4th Color Layer Technology with Enhanced

possible faithful color reproduction, superbly natural
Optimization of Spectral Characteristics skin tones, and highly consistent gradation that is
This film incorporates a fourth color-sensitive layer in smoothly continuous from the highlights to the shadows
addition to the conventional three RGB-sensitive layers whatever the situation.
in order to reproduce colors as they are perceived by
the human eye. The optimized spectral characteristics 14-3 Fine ∑ (Sigma) Technology
of this film enable the rendition of natural colors even Fine ∑ (Sigma) Technology provides a new thin, flat
for photographs taken under fluorescent lights or mixed grain structure that effectively increases the overall
light sources. With the ability to reproduce more natural- surface area of the small-volume silver halide crystals.
looking shadows, this film is capable of producing a This has enabled the adsorption of a greater amount
three-dimensional look with an effectiveness not found of sensitizing dyes in proportion to the increase in the
in previous films. surface area of the silver halide crystals, resulting in
the efficient absorption of a larger amount of light.
14-2 New Optimized Interlayer Effect Technology This technology thereby provides a higher-than-ever
The control provided by the new optimized interlayer effective speed, improved graininess, and smoother
effect technology incorporated in this film makes textual reproduction of skin and other elements.

15. FILM STRUCTURE

16. DIFFUSE RMS GRANULARITY VALUE ..... 4* 17. RESOLVING POWER

Micro-Densitometer Measurement Aperture Test-Object Contrast: 1.6:1 ............. 50 lines/mm

: 48 µm in diameter Test-Object Contrast: 1000:1 ........125 lines/mm
Sample Density: +1.0 above minimum density

* Based on Fujifilm measurements. Due to difference in mea-

surement conditions, comparison with color reversal film is not
possible.

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18. CHARACTERISTIC CURVES 19. SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY CURVES

* Sensitivity equals the reciprocal of exposure (J/cm2)

required to produce a specified density.

20. MTF CURVE 21. SPECTRAL DYE DENSITY CURVES

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

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FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.

26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

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Ref. No. AF3-176E (EIGI-05.1-FG(HB) • 4-1 ) Printed in Japan