Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Fujifilm
- Film
- Neopan 1600 Professional
- Speed
- 1600
- Process
- B&W
- Formats
- 135
- Base
- Triacetate
- Made in
- Japan
- Status
- Discontinued
Character & history#
Professional high speed panchromatic film with E.I. 1600 for sports, journalism, stage shows and low light situations. Called 'Super Presto' in Japan. Same development time as Neopan 400.
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 |
Push & pull options#
Tell your lab how many stops you pushed or pulled so development is adjusted for the whole roll.
| Adjustment | Rate the film at | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pull 1 stop | EI 800 | Lower contrast, finer grain |
| Push 1 stop | EI 3,200 | More contrast and grain |
| Push 2 stops | EI 6,400 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
| Push 3 stops | EI 12,800 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
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 black-and-white negative film around ISO 1,600.
- Foma Fomapan Variant ISO 1,600 · disc.
- Kodak Royal-X Pan ISO 1,250 · disc.
More Fujifilm films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Fujifilm Neopan 1600 Professional?
1600 — set your meter to ISO 1,600 for box speed.
Is Fujifilm Neopan 1600 Professional still made?
No, it has been discontinued (?–2010).
How do I develop Fujifilm Neopan 1600 Professional?
B&W process. Traditional black-and-white development (e.g. D-76/ID-11, HC-110, Rodinal, XTOL) — easy to do at home.
Is Fujifilm Neopan 1600 Professional available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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