Film comparison
Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros (original) vs Fujifilm Neopan SS
- Neopan 100 Acros (original) has finer grain.
Side by side
| Specification | Neopan 100 Acros (original) | Neopan SS |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | Very fine | Fine |
| Contrast | — | — |
| Latitude | — | Good |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | — | — |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Neopan 100 Acros (original)
- Fine-grain ortho-panchromatic T-grain film renowned for very low reciprocity failure; sheet discontinued 2017, roll film April 2018, replaced by Acros II in 2019.
- Neopan SS
- ISO 100 fine-grain ortho-panchromatic black-and-white film with wide exposure latitude, introduced as roll film in 1952 and in 35mm in 1953. Sold mainly in Asia; its spectral sensitivity was similar to Kodak Plus-X 125.
Which suits what
Better pick: Neopan 100 Acros (original)
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Both work well
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Better pick: Neopan SS
General purpose