Color negative film · Discontinued

Fujifilm Fujicolor NPZ 800

Fujifilm Fujicolor NPZ 800 is a color negative film rated at ISO 800, developed in C-41. Below: specs, an exposure guide and similar stocks.

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ISO 800
Box speed
Color negative
Type
C-41
Process
Discontinued
Status
2002–2004
Years made

Film specifications#

Manufacturer
Fujifilm
Film
Fujicolor NPZ 800
Speed
800
Process
CN-16 / C-41
Formats
135, 120, 220
Base
Triacetate
Made in
Japan
Status
Discontinued — replaced by PRO 800Z

Character & history#

Professional fine-grained 800 speed film now features improved skin tones, much more accurate color reproduction, better shadow detail, and wider exposure latitude. It features Fuji's new peel and stick paper backing. Renamed in 2004 PRO 800Z with no change to the emulsion.

Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Exposure guide at ISO 800#

Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/800 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.

Lightf/2f/4f/8f/16
EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun———1/2000 s
EV 15 · Bright sun———1/1000 s
EV 14 · Hazy sun——1/2000 s1/500 s
EV 13 · Cloudy-bright——1/1000 s1/250 s
EV 12 · Overcast / open shade—1/2000 s1/500 s1/125 s
EV 10 · Sunset1/2000 s1/500 s1/125 s1/30 s
EV 8 · Bright interior1/500 s1/125 s1/30 s1/8 s
EV 5 · Home interior at night1/60 s1/15 s1/4 s1 s
EV 3 · City street at night1/15 s1/4 s1 s4 s

Push & pull options#

Tell your lab how many stops you pushed or pulled so development is adjusted for the whole roll.

AdjustmentRate the film atEffect
Pull 1 stopEI 400Lower contrast, finer grain
Push 1 stopEI 1,600More contrast and grain
Push 2 stopsEI 3,200Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows
Push 3 stopsEI 6,400Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows
Developing C-41: Standard colour-negative chemistry available at almost every lab and in home kits (Tetenal/Cinestill Cs41).

Long exposures#

Most films suffer reciprocity failure beyond about 1 second: they need more exposure than the meter says. As a rule of thumb add ⅓–1 stop for 1–10 s and 1–2 stops beyond 10 s for older emulsions; modern T-grain films (and Fuji Acros) need much less. Check the manufacturer's datasheet.

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Frequently asked questions#

What ISO is Fujifilm Fujicolor NPZ 800?

800 — set your meter to ISO 800 for box speed.

Is Fujifilm Fujicolor NPZ 800 still made?

No, it has been discontinued (2002–2004).

How do I develop Fujifilm Fujicolor NPZ 800?

CN-16 / C-41 process. Standard colour-negative chemistry available at almost every lab and in home kits (Tetenal/Cinestill Cs41).

Is Fujifilm Fujicolor NPZ 800 available in 35mm?

Yes — formats: 135, 120, 220.

Sources & licences#

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources