FujiFilm AF3-151E User Manual

AF3-151E

COLOR NEGATIVE FILMS

1. FEATURES AND USES

FUJICOLOR SUPERIA X-TRA 400 [CH] is a daylight­type ISO 400 color negative film that incorporates 4th
Color Layer and the newly developed Super Fine-∑
(Sigma) Grain Technology to achieve high image qual­ity when printed on FUJICOLOR papers.

Features Results

• Excellent Grain

Quality

• Fine grain for a high-speed

film, providing no loss of
image quality even in
large-size enlargements

• High Speed and

Wide Exposure
Latitude

• High sensitivity that allows

images to be captured
even under insufficient
light conditions

• Vibrant,

Natural Color
Reproduction

• Vibrant and dynamic reds,

blues, and yellows

• Violets and a variety of

greens with enhanced
fidelity

• Excellent

Skin Color
Reproduction

• Excellent

Sharpness

• Smooth, beautiful and

naturally depicted skin
tones

• Extremely sharp depiction

of all aspects of the
subject, from overall form
to textural details

• Excellent Exposure

Suitability even
under Fluorescent

• Accurate color reproduc-

tion even under fluores­cent lights

Lighting

• Excellent Gray

Balance

• Precisely maintained gray

balance throughout, from
the brightest highlights to
the deepest shadows

It requires no color-compensating filters when used
under daylight conditions or with an electronic flash.

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2. SPEED

Light Source Speed Filter

Daylight ISO 400/27° None

Tungsten Lamps

(3200K) (or Wratten No.80A)

* Indicates the effective speed resulting from designated filter use.
** Fuji Light Balancing Filter

ISO 100/21°*

LBB-12**

3. EXPOSURE GUIDE

Use an exposure meter for exposure determination. If a
meter is not available, refer to the following table.

Daylight Exposure Guide Table

Seashore

Light
Conditions

Lens
Aperture

Shutter
Speed (sec.)

or Snow

Scenes

under
Bright

Sun

f/22

Bright

Sunlight

f/16

1/500 1/250

Hazy

Sunlight

f/16

Cloudy

Bright

f/11

Cloudy

Day or

Open

Shade

f/8

NOTES • The foregoing settings are for 2 hours after sunrise

and 2 hours before sunset.

• Provide lens openings 1/2-stop smaller during the

summer and 1/2-stop larger during the winter.

• Excessively bright (or dark) or backlighted subjects

may require plus or minus 1-stop lens opening ad­justments.

Low Light Exposure Guide Table

Nighttime

Indoor

Scenes

(under

Fluorescent

Light)

f/2 to 2.8

1/30

Evening

Scenes

f/2.8 to 4

1/60

Night

Scenes

f/2 to 2.8

1/30

Light
Conditions

Lens
Aperture

Shutter
Speed (sec.)

Fine
Weather
Daytime

Indoor

Scenes

f/2.8 to 4

1/60

NOTE Since light intensities for indoor and night scenes vary

widely from location to location, the data above
should be used only as a guide.

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4. EXPOSURE UNDER VARIOUS LIGHT
CONDITIONS

Daylight

Even when exposed under morning or evening twilight
conditions or when color temperatures are low, no spe­cial filter use is needed as color balancing can be done
during printing.

Electronic Flash

• Electronic flash produces light similar to daylight, so

filters are not needed. However, the possibility of un­desirable effects on color balance, due to various
factors (differences in equipment, amount of use,
etc.) should be taken into consideration. Test expo­sures are recommended.

• If shutter speeds slower than 1/60 second are used,

light from non-flash sources, such as room lighting,
may cause color imbalances. Make test exposures.

• The use of a flash meter is advisable, but the follow-

ing formula can also be used to obtain satisfactory
lens opening.

Lens
Aperture
(f-number)

Electronic Flash Guide Number (at ISO 400)

=

Electronic Flash-to-Subject Distance (meters or feet)

• Set the film speed at ISO 400. Since the amount of

light reflected onto subjects from surrounding sur­faces will differ with the conditions, refer to the flash
unit instructions.

Daylight Photoflood/Photo-Reflector Lamps

• Daylight-type photoflood or photo-reflector lamp out-

put may be lower than that indicated by an exposure
meter, so it is advisable to compensate for this by in­creasing exposure time or the lens opening. When­ever possible, test exposures are recommended.

• Other factors requiring consideration when determin-

ing the exposure time, are lamp configuration, use
duration and line voltage, as they may affect lamp
output and color balance.

30C

+1

High-Intensity

Discharge

Deluxe

White

Mercury

10C

+1/3

Clear

Mercury

+40Y

+1 1/

40M

Fluorescent

Lamp Type

Color
Compensat­ing Filters*

Exposure
Corrections**

* Fuji Color Compensating Filters (or Wratten Color Compen-

sating Filters)

** Exposure correction values include filter exposure factors.

These values are added to unfiltered exposure meter read­ings. A “+” followed by a number indicates the required in­crease in lens opening.

Daylight

+10Y

+1/3

(D)

10M

Cool
White
(C.W)

—

—

White

(W)

10C

+1/3

Warm
White
(W.W)

+30M

• When the fluorescent lamp characteristics are un-

known, to obtain generally acceptable results, use a
30M compensating filter and open the lens one stop
(+1).

NOTE Different compensation may be required according to

special lamp types and length of use, so test expo­sures are recommended, whenever possible.

• Shutter speeds of 1/125 second for high-intensity

discharge lamps and 1/30 second or larger, for fluo­rescent lamps, will avoid AC power-induced changes
in brightness and color being recorded on the film.

Tungsten Lamps

A Fuji Light Balancing Filter LBB-12 (or Wratten filter
No.80A) is recommended along with a 2-stop increase
in lens opening, when using 3200 K tungsten lighting. In
the case of cameras with TTL metering, there is no need
for additional exposure compensation.

5. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

The condition of umbrellas, reflectors, diffusers and like
devices, could influence photographic light quality. Peri­odically check lighting equipment for deterioration.

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Fluorescent Lamps & High-Intensity Discharge
Lamps

• For the best results, the following combinations of

color compensating filters are recommended. How­ever, for exacting work, test exposures are advisable.

6. LONG EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

No exposure or color balance compensation is required
for exposures within a 1/4000 to 2 second shutter speed
range. However, for exposures of 4 seconds or longer,
provide the compensations indicated below.

Exposure Time (sec.) 1/4000 to 2 4 16 64

Exposure Corrections* Unnecessary + 1/3 + 2/3 + 1

* A “+” followed by a number indicates the required increase in

lens opening.

Except for special effects, the normal intensity ratio for
main-to-fill subject lighting should remain within 1:4 lim­its.

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7. FILM HANDLING

• Expose film before the expiration date indicated on

the film package and process as soon as possible
after exposure.

• When loading and unloading roll film, avoid direct

sunlight. If there is no shade, turning one’s back to­ward the sun will shade the film.

• Camera-loaded film should be exposed and pro-

cessed immediately.

• Unprocessed film should be kept away from X-rays

used to inspect checked-in baggage, etc. at airport
terminals. Strong X-rays can cause fogging of un­processed film. It is recommended such film be
placed in your carry-on baggage whenever possible.
(Consult with airport personnel for details.)

• Film fogging may occur near X-ray equipment used

in hospitals, factories, laboratories and other loca­tions. Always keep film away from possible sources
of radiation.

8. FILM STORAGE

Unprocessed Film

• Storing exposed or unexposed film under hot and

humid conditions may adversely affect speed, color
balance and physical property changes. Store film
under the following conditions.

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Ordinary Storage: Protect from heat.

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Long-term Storage: Below 0°C (32°F)

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• Building materials, finishes used on newly manufac-

tured furniture, paints and bonding agents may pro­duce gases which affect photographic film. Do not
store film, lightproof boxes of film, loaded cameras or
film holders near these materials.

• Before use, allow films to stand at room-temperature

over 1 hour. Opening the package/box while film is
cold may cause harmful condensation.

Processed Film

Exposure to light, high temperature and humid condi­tions can cause color changes in processed films.
Therefore, place such films in sleeves and store them in
dark, dry, cool and well ventilated locations under the
following conditions.

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General Storage:

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Long-term Storage:

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NOTE As with all color dyes, those used in this film will dis-

color or fade with time.

Below 25°C (77°F) at 30% to 60% RH

Below 10°C (50°F) at 30% to 50% RH

9. SPECIFICATIONS AND PACKAGING

9-1 Specifications

Item

• Code

• Speed

• Type

• Process

• Size

• Production Number

CN-16, CN-16Q, CN-16FA,

CN-16L, CN-16S or C-41

135: 12-, 24- and 36-exp.

CH

ISO 400/27°

Daylight

X01 and above

9-2 Edge Markings

Item

• Edge Stripe

• Type Designation

• Latent Image Bar Code

• FUJIFILM Identification

Code

Negative Carrier

: 135B
: 135C/D/J/K/S

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One red solid line and one
green short broken line on one
side (changed)

400

12-8

0118

280

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SUPERIA X-TRA 400

Production
Identification Code

Production
Number

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Type Designation

Latent Image Bar Code

9-3 Packaging

Item

• Box New Design

Identification Color: Blue (unchanged)

• Cartridge Design
(unchanged)

Identification Color: Blue

10. TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
IN NEW SUPERIA X-TRA 400

10-1 Super Fine-

ΣΣ

Σ (Sigma) Grain Technology

ΣΣ

• By incorporating the Super Fine-Σ (Sigma) grain, a

further advance over the Fine-Σ (Sigma) grain intro­duced in SUPERIA X-TRA 800 film, this film realizes
very high level of grain quality among ISO 400-class
films.

• To achieve the high sensitivity and small volume of

the Super Fine-Σ (Sigma) grain, uniform, thin-crystal
technology was used to produce crystals with ap­proximately half the thickness of the hexagonal crys­tals used in the current SUPERIA X-TRA 400. The
higher uniformity in size and improved light-collection
efficiency of these grains have made possible a film
with higher sensitivity than that of the current
SUPERIA X-TRA 400 and extremely smooth grain
quality, regardless of the film’s high speed.

Edge Stripe
(green and red)

Production
Identification Code

9-4 Post-Processing Masking Colors

The new SUPERIA X-TRA 400 has slight reddish tint in
comparison with the current SUPERIA X-TRA 400.

11. PROCESSING

This film is intended for processing by Fujifilm Pro­cesses CN-16, CN-16Q, CN-16FA, CN-16L, CN-16S or
Process C-41.

11-1 Replenishment Rate

The following table shows the replenishment rates for
each type of Fujifilm Processes.

CN-16Q

Processing
Solution

NQ1-R

NQ2-R

NQ3-R

NQS

NQ4-R

Replenish-

ment Rate*

43

20

30

30

20

Processing
Solution

CN-16FA

Replenish-

ment Rate*

N1-R

N2-R

N3-R

NS

N4-R

22

5

16

34

20

10-2 Super Efficient Coupler Technology

The use of new couplers has enhanced color develop­ment efficiency.

CN-16L

Processing
Solution

N1-R

N2-R

N3-R

NS

N4-R

*Replenishment Rate ...... Replenisher volume (mL) per single roll

Replenish-

ment Rate*

20

5

8

17

15

(135/24 exp.)

Processing
Solution

CN-16S

N1-R

N2-R

N3-R

N4-R

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Replenish-

ment Rate*

15

5

7.5

30

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4-2 Processing Solution Control

Use the current 135-size control strips for processing
solution control.

4-3 Processing-Photographic Characteristics

Same as those for SUPERIA 400.

12. PRINTER CONDITIONS

This film can be printed on the same printer setup with
results similar to the current film. However, depending
on the printer type, a slight blue cast might appear in the
overexposed areas. If this occurs, adjustment of printer
conditions may be necessary.

14. FILM STRUCTURE

13. JUDGING EXPOSURE RESULTS

SUPERIA X-TRA 400 exposure results can be accurately
predicted by using an electronic densitometer equipped
with Status M filters. An 18% gray card, receiving the
same illumination as the subject, when read through the
RED filter should render density readings between 0.75
and 0.95 (for exposures under recommended lighting
and with optimal film processing).

15. DIFFUSE RMS GRANULARITY VALUE .............. 4

Micro-densitometer Measurement Aperture: 48 µm in diameter
Magnification: 12 ×
Sample Density: 1.0 above minimum density

16. RESOLVING POWER

Chart Contrast 1.6 : 1 .......................... 50 lines/mm

Chart Contrast 1000 : 1 ........................125 lines/mm

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17. CHARACTERISTIC CURVES 18. SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY CURVES

4.0

Exposure : Daylight, 1/125 sec.

3.5

Process : CN-16
Densitometry : Status M

3.0

2.5

2.0

Density

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.0
–4.0

–3.0 –2.0

Exposure [log H (lux-seconds

19. MTF CURVE

150

100

70

50

30

20

Exposure : Daylight
Process : CN-16

10

Response (%)

7
5

3

2

1

5

Spatial Frequency (cycles/mm)

10

Blue

Green

Red

20

–1.0

50

100

0.0

200

Process : CN-16
Densitometry : Status M
Density : 1.0 above D-min.

500

Green
Sensitive
Layer

Cyan
Sesitive
Layer

Red
Sensitive
Layer

600

Blue
Sensitive

1.0

Layer

Relative Sensitivity* (log)

400

Wavelength (nm)

* Sensitivity equals the reciprocal of the exposure

(J/cm²) required to produce a specified density.

20. SPECTRAL DYE DENSITY CURVES

Typical densities for a mid-scale
neutral subject and for D-mini.

2.0

1.0

Mid-scale Density

Minimum Density

Spectral Diffuse Density

0.0
400 500 600 700

Wavelength (nm)

700

NOTICE The data herein published were derived from materials taken from

general production runs. However, as Fujifilm is constantly upgrading the quality
of its products, changes in specifications may occur without prior notice.

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