Could someone explain Fujifilm Superia / Natura ?

<p>After a lot of searching, I'm still confused....</p>

<p>1. Are Superia 1600 and Natura 1600 the same film? If not, what's the difference?</p>

<p>2. Are either films available fresh/in-date in the U.S.?</p>

<p>3. Are either films available fresh/in-date in Japan? I believe Natura 1600 is, based on Yodobashi's website.</p>

<p>Thank you!<br>

Paul</p>

 

<p>Not much help from me, the only thing I read is that Natura 1600 is different from Superia 1600. If I remember correctly color is different between the two.</p>

<p>You can download the Superia 1600 datasheet here:<br>

<a href="http://www.fujifilm.com/products/consumer_film/pdf/superia_1600_datasheet.pdf">

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/consumer_film/pdf/superia_1600_datasheet.pdf</a><br>

and the Natura 1600 datasheet (in Japanese) here:<br>

<a href="http://fujifilm.jp/support/filmandcamera/download/pack/pdf/datasheet/ff_natura1600_001.pdf">

http://fujifilm.jp/support/filmandcamera/download/pack/pdf/datasheet/ff_natura1600_001.pdf</a></p>

 

<p>I don't know if they are the same, but if you compare the MTF curves of both films, they look identical.</p>

 

<p>You can buy a 3-pack of Natura here:<br>

<a href="http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/film-analog/natura-135-36-3-pack.html">

http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/film-analog/natura-135-36-3-pack.html</a><br>

I had a good experience buying from the Japan Exposures Webshop.</p>

<p>Just to add, you can buy Superia 1600 in the US here:<br>

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Fujicolor-Superia-Negative-Exposures/dp/B00005QF7H/">

https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Fujicolor-Superia-Negative-Exposures/dp/B00005QF7H/</a></p>

<p>My recollection is that the color response of Natura 1600 is optimized for photographing cherry blossoms. A seasonally produced film available in springtime.</p>

John, I think you are thinking of Fujifilm Fortia - a Japan-only reversal film, which is now discontinued as far as I am aware.

<p>Thanks for the responses. I'm going to buy some Superia 800 and either Superia 1600 or Natura 1600. I am more interested in shooting in available (low) light and will give these a shot. I can handle the grain, but I have to find out if the color palate works for me. I may also push Provia 400x (from the freezer) to 800 or 1600.</p>

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<p>I suppose there could be differences so small that they didn't affect MTF.</p>

<p>I would think that color balance differences would make small differences in MTF, but maybe not.</p>

<p>Probably should also look at any other curves that are supplied.</p>

<p>Some say (and I have seen images) that Superia 800 pushed to 1600 is "better", mostly finer grain, than Superia 1600.</p>

<p>Colin, you're probably right on the Fortia. Designed not to blow out and hold color saturation in highlights. Cherry blossoms are a very delicate pink.</p>

 

They are the same film. Superia is a worldwide stock. Natura is a Japanese only version that was branded for the

Natura point and shoot camera series. Even the coding on the film is identical. I was shooting Natura and Superia side

by side in Tokyo doing street photography...no differences at all between them....other than the nicer Natura packaging.

 

Hey Les, the link for your web site doesn't work. Is it still up?

<p>Thanks everyone. Just bought six rolls of Superia 800 and will try at 800 and push to 1600.</p>