Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H Colour Negative Film (Discontinued)
Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H Colour Negative Film (Discontinued)
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Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H Colour Negative Film (Discontinued)
Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H
When it comes to choosing a film stock, there are plenty of options available to suit every photographer’s needs. One film stock that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years is Fujifilm Pro400H. However, my personal experience with this film has been mixed, and I wanted to share my thoughts on it.
Introduced in 2004, Pro400H is billed as a professional color negative film that’s ideal for a wide range of photography genres, particularly wedding, fashion, and lifestyle photography. This film stock is known for its versatility and consistent performance, making it a reliable choice for photographers who want to ensure that their images will turn out as expected.
Colour and Character
Firstly, let’s talk about the positives. Fujifilm Pro400H is well-known for its pastel color tones and soft look. It’s a film that can really give your photos a dreamy, ethereal quality. It’s also a fairly sharp film, which can be great if you’re looking for detailed, high-quality images. One of the things that makes Pro400H a fantastic film is its excellent and neutral color rendition. It produces soft, pastel tones that are particularly flattering for skin tones, making it a great choice for portrait photography. Additionally, this film has a wide exposure latitude, which means that it can handle a range of lighting conditions. This makes it a forgiving film for photographers who are still learning to master exposure.
Grain
However, the biggest issue I’ve had with Fujifilm Pro400H is its graininess. I find that the grain can be quite noticeable, even in well-lit conditions. This can be especially problematic if you’re shooting in low light situations. It’s not a look that everyone wants in their photos, and it can be disappointing if you were expecting a smoother, more polished image. It is obviously with better lighting condition that I had in Cuba, the film behaves differently. So you need adequate light to feed this film.
In terms of exposure, I have found that overexposing the film by half or a stop can help reduce the graininess and give you a cleaner image. However, this can also affect the color balance and make the pastel tones less pronounced.
Discontinued
Additionally, as of now, Fujifilm Pro400H has been discontinued, which means that the remaining rolls out there are likely to be expired. This can result in unpredictable color shifts or other unexpected effects, which may or may not be desirable depending on your creative vision.
Conclusion
Overall, while Fujifilm Pro400H can be a great film stock for certain types of photography, it may not be for everyone. Personally, I find the graininess to be a significant drawback, but others may appreciate its unique aesthetic qualities. If you’re curious about this film, I would recommend trying it out and experimenting with exposure settings to see what works best for your style of photography. Just keep in mind that it may not be the perfect film stock for every situation.
It’s worth noting that every photographer will have their own preferences when it comes to film, and what works for one person may not work for another. For Fujifilm Pro400H, I will skip it and finish the remaining stock in the fridge and not look back again. If you are considering paying a premium to get expired film stock in the market, I would rather suggest you spend it on fresh film stock like Kodak 250D, Fujifilm Superia Premium 400 or Kodak Portra 400.
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Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H Colour Negative Film (Discontinued)
