tom_parker1

There has been some talk over the Internet regarding the improved

longevity of Astia 100F. One Web Site, vividlight.com, makes the

claim that Fujifilm has an archival lifespan of 300 Years. The

following excerpt was supposedly taken from Fujifilm;

��The new couplers developed for Velvia 100F and Astia 100F combine

exceptional color purity and stability with high color formation

efficiency. In addition, this new chemistry significantly improves

color stability and freedom from fading and shift over conventional

films. Our dye stability is now increased up to 300 years��

I have not been able to find any such information directly from the

Fujifilm Web Site. If this improvement in stability is so dramatic,

one would think that Fujifilm would be happy to trumpet such an

important aspect of its latest film.

Does anyone else know more about the archival properties of Astia

100F? Is it a large improvement over previous E6 films?

Thanks

Tom

The link to the article by Vivid Light

www.vividlight.com/articles/2814.htm