Fujifilm Presto 100

The Fujifilm Presto 100 is a black and white film. It was sold in the Japanese market.

It is possible to capture black and white images with the Fujifilm Presto 100. The film’s emulsion is panchromatically sensitized and the nominal sensitivity is ISO 100. The ISO number indicates the film’s sensitivity to light. With a higher ISO value, it is possible to get correctly exposed shots even in darker environments. An ISO value of 100 is recommended for everyday shots, as this is accepted by most exposure meters.

Development of the film

A black and white developer is required to develop the Fujifilm Presto 100. This can be done both at home and in most photo labs. Choosing a suitable developer can contribute to a successful outcome.

Unless there are specific development instructions for the Presto 100, experimentation will be required to find the right developer. At the end of the development process, you get the film strips with the recorded images. It is common practice to either make prints of the images or to digitize them.

Many labs offer the ability to make prints of the images in various sizes. Alternatively, the analogue film strips can be digitized with a scanner if the images are required in digital form. There are scanners that are suitable for home use, while professional photo scanners provide the best scan quality.

Digitization results in files that can be printed in various formats or shared on social media.

Storage and use of old footage

There’s no denying that most of the film material available today has already passed the printed expiration date. However, it is important to note that the manufacturer’s sell-by date is only a guarantee of the quality of the film and does not limit its usability for photographic purposes. Older film stock can experience a loss of photosensitivity depending on factors such as age and storage.

It can be useful to set the camera’s exposure meter to a lower sensitivity to avoid underexposure when taking pictures. Storing the unexposed film in optimal conditions will help to avoid changes in the quality of the later photos.

For optimal storage, the film material should be stored in a dry and cool place. It is advisable to have the film developed promptly after exposure to avoid deterioration in image quality.

Availability and Alternatives

The Fujifilm Presto 100 was only available in 35mm format. Each roll of film in this format contains enough film for 36 frames. A DX code is stamped on the cartridge of 35mm film. There are a variety of cameras from various manufacturers such as Lomo, Kodak and Fujifilm that are compatible with the 35mm format and are suitable for use with the Presto 100.

The black and white film is no longer produced. AgfaPhoto APX 100* would be an alternative for the 35mm format.