Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Fujifilm
- Film
- Fujichrome Provia 1600
- Type
- Color slide film
- Speed
- 1600
- Process
- CR-56 / E-6
- Formats
- 135
- Base
- Triacetate
- Made in
- Japan
- Status
- Discontinued
Character & history#
Highly suited for low light photography, this film is appropriate to indoor and nighttime sports as well as nightfall illuminated and available light photography (RSPII)
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 1,600#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/1600 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | — | — | — |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | — | — | 1/2000 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | — | — | 1/1000 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | — | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | — | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s | 1/15 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s | 0.5 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1/30 s | 1/8 s | 0.5 s | 2 s |
Long exposures#
Most films suffer reciprocity failure beyond about 1 second: they need more exposure than the meter says. As a rule of thumb add ⅓–1 stop for 1–10 s and 1–2 stops beyond 10 s for older emulsions; modern T-grain films (and Fuji Acros) need much less. Check the manufacturer's datasheet.
Similar films#
Other color slide film around ISO 1,600.
- Fujifilm Fujichrome 1600 Professional D ISO 1,600 · disc.
More Fujifilm films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Fujifilm Fujichrome Provia 1600?
1600 — set your meter to ISO 1,600 for box speed.
Is Fujifilm Fujichrome Provia 1600 still made?
No, it has been discontinued (1994–2000).
How do I develop Fujifilm Fujichrome Provia 1600?
CR-56 / E-6 process. Colour reversal (slide) chemistry. Fewer labs run E-6 today; it can be cross-processed in C-41 for saturated, contrasty colours.
Is Fujifilm Fujichrome Provia 1600 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources