FujiFilm PRO 800Z User Manual

COLOR NEGATIVE FILMS

FUJICOLOR PRO 800Z PROFESSIONAL

AF3-177E

1. FEATURES AND USES

FUJICOLOR PRO 800Z PROFESSIONAL is an ISO 800
high-speed color negative film that is especially
suitable for portrait, wedding and fashion photography.
By incorporating the 4th Color Layer and the Fine
(Sigma) Technologies, this film produces vibrant colors
with high fidelity, and smooth textures with little evidence
of grain. It also boasts wide exposure latitude and
excellent grays. The further addition of single-channel
printing results in uniform printing efficiency with other
films in the FUJICOLOR PRO series.

Features

• High Sensitivity

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High ISO speed rating of 800
that assures fine results even
under low-light conditions

• Faithful skin tone
reproduction

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Natural, true-to-life skin tones
even in dark, low-light situa­tions

Natural skin tones even
under overly flat lighting

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•Wide Light Source
Latitude

A fourth color-sensitive layer
enabling the reproduction
of desired images even
under a mixed light source
of natural light, fluorescent
light and tungsten light

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• Excellent Textural
Depiction

Excellent, almost grain-free
textures, regardless of the
film’s high sensitivity

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• Addition of single­channel suitability

Negative density level unified
with other PRO series films
for maximum printing
uniformity and efficiency

3. FILM SIZES, EMULSION NUMBER, BASE
MATERIAL AND THICKNESS

Size and Package Configuration

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135

36-exp. (5-roll pack)

Roll 023

Roll Cellulose Triacetate

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120

12-exp. [6x6] (5-roll pack)

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220

24-exp. [6x6] (5-roll pack)

Base Material Thickness

122µm (135)
98µm (120,220)

Emulsion

Number

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4. EXPOSURE GUIDE

Use a meter to determine the exposure setting. If a
meter is not available, refer to the following table.

Daytime/Outdoors

Seashore
or Snow
Scenes
under
Bright
Sun

Lens
Opening

Shutter
Speed
(sec)

Notes

• The settings in the table above are for 2 hours after sunrise
and 2 hours before sunset.

• Since light conditions vary greatly for cloudy/bright and open
shade, use of an exposure meter is recommended.

• Close-up shots with backlighting may require a lens opening
adjustment of f1 to f2 stops.

Bright
Sunlight

f/22 f/16 f/16 f/11 f/8

1/1000 1/500

Hazy
Sunlight

Cloudy
Bright

Cloudy
Day or
Open
Shade

2. ISO FILM SPEED

Light Source

Daylight & Electronic
Flash
Tungsten Light
(3200K)

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

ISO Film Speed

800/30°
200/24°*

equivalent

Color Balancing Filter

None

Wratten No. 80A
(or LBB-12**)

Low Light Exposure

Light
Condition

Lens
Opening

Shutter
Speed
(sec)

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Indoor
Sports &
Night
Games

f/2.8 to 5.6 f/2 to 4 f/4 to 5.6 f/2.8 to 4

1/25 1/30 1/60 1/30

Nighttime
Indoor
Scenes
(under
fluorescent
light)

Evening
Scenes

Night
Scenes

FUJIFILM PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN • FUJICOLOR PRO 800Z PROFESSIONAL

5. EXPOSURE FOR VARIOUS LIGHT
CONDITIONS

Daylight

Under usual daylight conditions, color balancing
filters are not necessary, but the following exposure
conditions may require the indicated filters.

Subject Conditions

Fair weather/open shade and shaded
landscapes

Bright distant scenes, snow landscapes,
seaside scenes, aerial scenes and open
landscapes

* Fuji Sharp-cut Filter (Ultraviolet)

Filter

Wratten filter
No. 2C (SC-39*)

Wratten filter
No. 1A (SC-40M*)

For excessively high or low color temperatures, use of
the color balancing filters is recommended.

NOTE :When artificial illumination is being used as the main or

auxiliary light source either indoors or outdoors under
conditions in which sunlight is present, the use of either
an electronic flash or blue flash bulbs is recommended.

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 (the type of flash used and amount of time
used, 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 following
formula can also be used to obtain satisfactory lens
opening.

Lens
Aperture = ————————————————————————
(f-number)

Electronic Flash Guide Number (at ISO 800)

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

When using an auto flash unit, the ISO film speed set­ting should be set to 800. Since the amount of light on
the subject may vary according to amount of light
reflected from surrounding surfaces and other factors,
follow the instructions provided with the flash unit.

Daylight Photoflood/Photo-Reflector Lamps

• Daylight-type photoflood or photo-reflector lamp
output may be lower than that indicated by the
exposure meter. It is recommended to compensate
for the difference by increasing the exposure time
(by lowering the shutter speed) or by increasing the
lens opening. Whenever possible, test exposures are
recommended.

• Other factors that should be considered when deter­mining the exposure settings are lamp configuration,
length of time used and line voltage, as they may
affect lamp output and color balance.

Fluorescent Lamps

When photographing under fluorescent lamps, it is
recommended that a shutter speed range of 1/30 to 1
second be used to prevent influence from lamp flicker.

Tungsten Lamps

When using 3200K tungsten lighting, use a Wratten
filter No. 80A (Fuji LBB-12* filter) and increase the lens
opening by + 2 stops. In the case of cameras with TTL
metering, there is no need for additional exposure
compensation.

* Fuji Light Balancing Filter

6. LONG EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

For exposures of 4 seconds or more, the exposure
compensations indicated in the table below is required.
No exposure color balance compensation is required
for exposures within a shutter speed range of 1/4000
to 1 second.

Exposure Compensation Table

Exposure Time
(sec)

Exposure Correction
(Lens Opening)

(Exposure time longer than 16 seconds is not recommended.)
The + sign indicates an increase in the lens opening.

1/4000 to 1 4 16

2

None

+

/3 stop+11/2 stop

7. EXPOSURE PRECAUTIONS

Flash Bulbs

With blue flash bulb exposures, compensating filters
are unnecessary. With clear flash bulbs, however, use
a Wratten filter No. 80C (Fuji LBB-8* filter) and increase
the lens opening by +1 stop. However, since the light
quality may vary with the bulb type and the manufac­turer and the amount of light may vary with the lighting
equipment and diffusion technique, test exposures
should be made with the equipment being used.

* Fuji Light Balancing Filter

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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FUJICOLOR PRO 800Z PROFESSIONAL • FUJIFILM PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN

8. UNPROCESSED FILM HANDLING/STORAGE

HANDLING

• Expose film before the expiration date indicated on
the film package and process as soon as possible
after exposure.

• When removing film stored at low temperatures (in a
refrigerator or freezer, etc.), allow it to reach room
temperature before opening it. Opening film while it
is still cold may cause condensation to form on the
film surface, causing color changes or the emulsion
to become more susceptible to scratches.

• Roll film should be loaded and unloaded quickly and
away from direct sunlight.

• Film loaded in cameras should be exposed and
processed promptly.

• X-rays inspection machines used to inspect checked­in baggage at airports can cause fogging of film. Put
both exposed and unexposed film into carry-on
baggage (preferably in a transparent plastic bag or
a net bag that allows the film to be seen). Because of
the increasing number of airports using strong X-ray
machines for carry-on baggage, it is recommended
that you remove film from your carry-on baggage and
request a visual (manual) inspection of your film.

• Film fogging may occur near X-ray equipment used
in hospitals, factories, laboratories and other places
where radiation is used. Always keep film away from
sources of radiation.

STORAGE

Storing exposed or unexposed film under hot and
humid conditions may adversely affect the speed, color
balance and physical properties of the film. Although it
is best to store film at a low temperature, for practical
purposes, film should be stored as follows:

Short-term
Storage

Long-term
Storage

Store at a place (cool and dark)
away from direct sunlight or high
temperatures and humidity.

Store at 10°C (50°F) or below

• New building materials, newly manufactured furni­ture, paints and bonding agents may produce gases
which could affect photographic film. Do not store
film, lightproof boxes containing film or cameras or
film holders loaded with film near these materials.

• Film should be sealed in plastic bags* prior to cold
storage When taken out of cold storage, film should
be allowed to reach room temperature before open­ing by letting it stand over 3 hours (for refrigerated
film) or over 6 hours (for frozen film).

* Polyester, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.

9. PROCESSING

This film is designed for processing by Process CN-41
or its equivalent, as well as Fujifilm Process CN-16.

10. CONTROL STRIPS

Use FUJICOLOR NEGATIVE FILM CONTROL STRIPS
to manage processing performance.

11.

PROCESSED FILM HANDLING AND STORAGE

Since the purpose of film is to provide a long-term
record of memorable events, as much effort as possible
has been made to use materials that exhibit the least
amount of change over time, but the effects of light,
heat, atmospheric oxygen, contaminant gases, humidity
and mold cannot be completely avoided. It is possible,
however, to minimize change in the photographic
image or base material by maintaining appropriate
storage conditions, such as those used by museums
and art galleries. Temperature and humidity control is
the most important key to minimizing the change that
occurs in film. Films stored in the dark under the
following conditions may be expected to show almost
no change over time.

Storage Period with

Almost No Change

More than 20 years Below 10°C30%–50%
10–20 years Below 25°C30%–50%

Temperature Relative Humidity

(1) Color negative film should be inserted into sleeves

for storage. Furthermore, it is recommended that
film, as well as prints, be placed into non-airtight*
containers made of paper, plastic**, or metal designed
for the storage of photographs.

* To prevent film base (especially TAC base) decomposition,

it is essential that the container or case be allowed to air
out during one dry day each year.

** Polyester, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.

(2) Processed film should be stored at a place as far

away as possible from high temperatures, direct
sunlight and other strong light and direct illumination.
The following conditions are not desirable for the
storage of film and should be avoided in the case
of long-term storage:

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• Storage in a closet lying against a wall that is

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exposed to cold, outside air (where condensation

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may form).

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• Storage in an attic or on top of a closet or cabinet

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near the ceiling (where high temperatures may

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form).

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