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Fujifilm Neopan SS

Discontinued 2011BW

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.

Wikipedia's Neopan article gives 2011 as the end date; its list of discontinued films gives 1953–2012. Also made in sheet sizes (not specified).

Box speed
ISO 100
Process
BW
Formats
35mm, 120
Grain
Fine
Latitude
Good
Reciprocity
Not published

Characteristics

GrainFine, level 2 of 4
ContrastNot published
LatitudeGood, level 3 of 4

Reciprocity failure

No official data available. The manufacturer hasn't published reciprocity specifications for this film.

For long exposures, try starting with a 1.3 exponent (t' = t1.3) as a baseline and bracket your shots. This is a reasonable middle ground that works for many films.

No manufacturer reciprocity data found in the sources opened.

Often used for

general purpose

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