Fujifilm Superia 1600

The Fujifilm Superia 1600 is a color negative film.

The main feature of this film is certainly its high nominal sensitivity of ISO 1600, which makes it the fastest remaining color film on the market.

You have to pay for the high sensitivity with more grain and less crisp colors when you compare it to an ISO 100 film. In return, of course, you get completely new possibilities with ISO 1600.

So the Superia 1600 is very suitable for action and sports shots for which a short exposure time is needed. But also indoor photography without flash or other low-light situations is a good field of application for the film from Fujifilm. Of course, it is also very suitable for photographing concerts.

Formats of the Superia 1600

The Superia 1600 is only available as 35mm film. One roll of the color film was designed for 36 photos. The film cartridge was marked with a DX code. By means of this coding, some cameras can automatically determine the sensitivity of the film material. A variety of manufacturers offer suitable cameras for the 35mm format, including Zenit, Rollei and Fujifilm.

It should be noted that not all 35mm cameras or camera technology are designed for the high ISO value of ISO 1600. Therefore, you should use a different camera in this case.

It is rumored that the Fujicolor Natura 1600, which is only available in Japan, is identical to the Superia.

Sample photo

Taken with a Canon AE-1 and the 50mm f/1.8, using a roll of the Superia 1600 (5 years expired). Developed in the C-41 process and scanned with the Canoscan 9000 F. With Light Leaks.

Update

In the meantime, the Superia 1600 has been discontinued. There is no alternative to this film from Fuji. However, you can use the Kodak Portra 800*.