FUJICHROME PROVIA 400X Professional [RXP]

AF3-0213E COLOR REVERSAL FILMS FUJICHROME PROVIA 400X Professional [RXP] 1. FEATURES AND USES 2. SPEED FUJICHROME PROVIA 400X Professional [RXP] is a Light Source Speed Filter daylight-type high-image-quality color reversal film Daylight ISO 400/27°* None with an ISO speed rating of 400. This film boasts one of Tungsten Lamps the world’s highest levels of grain quality and sharpness, ISO 125/22°* No. 80A** (3200K) while delivering the same vivid color reproduction * Indicates the effective speed resulting from designated filter use. and regulated gray balance as that of ISO 100 film. ** Wratten filter Furthermore, it produces fine results in push-/pull- processing for exposures ranging from –1/2 stop (EI 3. FILM SIZES, EMULSION NUMBER, 280) to +2 stops (EI 1600). These qualities make this a BASE MATERIAL AND THICKNESS highly versatile film for general applications, including landscape, nature, snapshot and portrait photography. Sizes Emulsion Base Base Number Material Thickness Features • Rolls* 127µm 135 ... 36-exp. Cellulose • Brilliant Color ........ Brilliant ISO 100-level color 101– Reproduction 120 ... 12-exp. Triacetate reproduction through the 98µm incorporation of new-generation ... 12-exp. (5-roll packs) couplers and Multi-Color- *Some sizes are not available in certain markets. Correcting Layer Technology ........ • Fine Grain RMS granularity of 11, one of 4. EXPOSURE GUIDE FOR VARIOUS the world’s highest levels LIGHT CONDITIONS among ISO 400 color reversal films Use a meter for exposure determination. If a meter is not • Rich Tone ........ Smooth tone reproduction from available, refer to the following table. Reproduction the highlights to the shadows and subtly differentiated gray Seashore or Cloudy gradation Light Snow Scenes Bright Hazy Cloudy Day or Conditions under Bright Sunlight Sunlight Bright Open • Excellent ........ Minimal reciprocity-related Sun Shade Long-exposure speed reduction and color Lens f/16 f/11 f/11 f/11 f/8 Suitability balance variation in long Aperture exposures Exposure 1/1000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/250 • Superb Push/Pull .... Minimal color and gradation Time (sec.) Processing variation during push/pull Suitability processing from –1/2 stop NOTES (EI280) to +2 stop (EI1600), and • The foregoing settings are for 2 hours after sunrise and 2 hours up to +3 stops (EI3200), before sunset. depending on the subject, •Provide a lens opening 1/2-stop smaller during the summer making this film ideal for low- and 1/2-stop larger during the winter (except for snow scenes). light and other situations • Excessively bright (or dark) or backlighted subjects may require requiring high film sensitivity plus (or minus) 1-stop lens opening adjustments. • Enhanced Color ...... Dramatic improvement over Image Storage RHPIII in color image storage Daylight Permanence and permanence and color fading Under normal daylight conditions, color balancing filters Fade-resistance resistance as a result of new- are not necessary, but the following exposure condi- generation couplers tions may require the indicated filters. * RMS stands for “Root Mean Square”, a widely used standard method for measuring the degree of grain in photographic film. The lower the RMS number, the smaller the apparent grain. – 1 – FUJIFILM PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN • FUJICHROME PROVIA 400X Professional [RXP] •A UV filter No. 2C* or other appropriate ultraviolet Fluorescent White Daylight Cool White Warm White absorbing filter is recommended for scenes that Lamp Type (W) (D) (CW) (WW) are shone upon by strong ultraviolet light, such as Color seaside locations, snow scenes, and bright distant Compensat- 20M 40R 25M+5R 40B+5M ing Filters* views. Exposure +2/3 stop +1 stop +1 stop +1 2/3 stops • Excessively high or low color temperatures may re- Corrections** quire the following filters and exposure corrections. (Exposure time: 1/2 sec.) Exposure *Wratten Color Compensating Filters are recommended. Subject Conditions Filter Correction ** Exposure correction values when using a filter relative to unfiltered exposure results. A “+” followed by a number indicates the High Color Temperature: required increase in lens opening. Cloudy weather landscapes or +1/3 No.81A* portraits in open shade in clear stop** NOTES weather. • Use a shutter speed slower than 1/30 second. Low Color Tempreature: +1/3 to No.82A* or •For shutter speeds of 2 minutes or more, exposure adjustments Morning and evening twilight +2/3 No.82C* will be necessary to compensate for reciprocity law failure. scenes and portraits. stop** *Wratten Filter Tungsten Lamps ** A “+” followed by a number indicates the required increase in •A Wratten Filter No.80A is required when using 3200K lens opening. tungsten lighting. A 1 2/3-stop larger lens opening is also required. Electronic Flash • If household tungsten lighting (room lamps, etc.) • Electronic flash produces light similar to daylight, so constitutes the main source of illumination, in addition filters are not needed. However, the possibility of un- to the above filter a Wratten Filter No.82A is required, desirable effects on color balance, due to various plus an aperture increase of 1/3 stop (total 2 stops). factors (differences in equipment, use duration, etc.) should be taken into consideration. Test exposures Mixed Light Sources are recommended. Under mixed light conditions, the basic filter configura- • The use of a flash meter is advisable, but the follow- tion should suit the main light source. In the case of ing formula can also be used to obtain satisfactory cameras with TTL metering, there is no need for addi- lens opening. tional exposure compensation for any CC filter(s) used. Lens Electronic Flash Guide Number (at ISO 400) Aperture = —————————————————————— (F-number) Electronic Flash-to-Subject Distance (meters) 5. LONG AND MULTIPLE EXPOSURE COMPENSATION • Set the film speed at ISO 400. Since the amount of light reflected onto the subject from surrounding sur- No exposure correction or color balance compensation faces will differ with the conditions, refer to the flash is required for exposures within a shutter speed range of unit instructions. 1/4000 second to 1 minute. However, for exposures of 2 minutes or longer, ‘reciprocity law failure’-related color Daylight Photoflood / Photo-Reflector Lamps balance and exposure compensations are required. • Daylight-type photoflood or photo-reflector lamp output may be lower than that indicated by the exposure Exposure Time 1/4000 sec. – 1 min. 2 min. 4–8 min. Color Compen- meter. So it is advisable to compensate for this by in- 2.5R 5R sating Filter creasing exposure time or lens opening. Whenever None possible, test exposures are recommended. Exposure + 1/2 + 1 Corrections* stop stop • Other factors requiring consideration when determin- ing the exposure time are lamp configuration, use * Exposure correction values when using a filter relative to unfiltered duration and line voltage, as they may affect lamp exposure results. A “+” followed by a number indicates the re- output and color balance. quired increase in the lens opening. Fluorescent Lamps Note : The above figures are based on the use of standard processing for films with average emulsions. These • The use of the following combinations of color com- figures should therefore be used as a rough guide only. pensating filters is advisable when photographing For more accurate results, it is recommended that under fluorescent lighting. test exposures be made under the actual shooting • For exacting work, however, test exposures are rec- conditions. ommended because lamp brand and age may affect light output and color balance. – 2 – FUJICHROME PROVIA 400X Professional [RXP] • FUJIFILM PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN 7. EXPOSURE PRECAUTIONS 9. PROCESSING With artificial light, such as electronic flash, photoflood, This film is designed for processing by Process E-6 or fluorescent, tungsten, high intensity discharge lamp its equivalent, as well as Fujifilm Process CR-56. (metal halide, sodium, mercury vapor), etc., the lamp output and color temperature may be affected by such 10. PROCESSED FILM HANDLING AND factors as brand, age of equipment and line voltage. STORAGE Reflectors and diffusers can also influence light intensity and color temperature. Since the purpose of film is often to provide a long- term record of memorable events, as much effort as pos- 8. UNPROCESSED FILM HANDLING / STORAGE sible has been made to use materials that exhibit the least amount of change over time, but the effects of HANDLING light, heat, atmospheric oxygen, contaminant gases, hu- • Expose film before the expiration date indicated on midity and mold cannot be completely avoided. It is the film package and process as soon as possible possible, however, to minimize change in the pho- after exposure. tographic image or base material by maintaining ap- • Roll film should be loaded and unloaded quickly and propriate storage conditions, such as those used by away from direct sunlight. museums and art galleries. Temperature and humidity • Film loaded in cameras should be exposed and control is the most important key to minimizing the processed promptly. change that occurs in film. Films stored in the dark • X-ray inspection machines used to inspect checked- under the following conditions may be expected to in baggage at airports can cause fogging of film. Put show almost no change over time. both exposed and unexposed film into carry-on Storage Period with baggage (preferably in a transparent plastic bag or Almost No Change Temperature Relative Humidity a net bag that allows the film to be seen). Because of More than 20 years Below 10°C30%–50% the increasing number of airports using strong X-ray machines for carry-on baggage, it is recommended 10–20 years Below 25°C30%–50% that you remove film from your carry-on baggage and request a visual (manual) inspection of your film. (1) Color reversal film should be mounted or inserted • Film fogging may occur near X-ray equipment used into sleeves* for storage. in hospitals, factories, laboratories and other places * Made of polyester, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropy- where radiation is used.

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