Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Kodak
- Film
- Super-XX
- Speed
- 200
- Process
- B&W
- Formats
- Sheet film, 116, 118, 120, 122, 127, 130, 616, 620
- Base
- Triacetate
- Made in
- US
- Status
- Discontinued — replaced by Tri-X
Character & history#
Kodak's standard high-speed film from 1940 to 1954, when Tri-X was introduced in smaller formats. Discontinued before 1960 in roll-film formats, but sheet film was available until 1992. Originally 100, later ASA 200 when safety factor was reduced in 1960.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 200#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/200 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s | 0.5 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/15 s | 1/4 s | 1 s | 4 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1/4 s | 1 s | 4 s | 15 s |
Push & pull options#
Tell your lab how many stops you pushed or pulled so development is adjusted for the whole roll.
| Adjustment | Rate the film at | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pull 1 stop | EI 100 | Lower contrast, finer grain |
| Push 1 stop | EI 400 | More contrast and grain |
| Push 2 stops | EI 800 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
| Push 3 stops | EI 1,600 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
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.
Similar films#
Other black-and-white negative film around ISO 200.
- AgfaPhoto APX 200 ISO 200
- Film Photography Project Derev Pan 200 ISO 200
- Film Photography Project Film Love (Hearts) /Film Love (Shamrocks) ISO 200
- Film Photography Project Frankenstein ISO 200
- Film Photography Project S 200 ISO ISO 200
- Film Photography Project Svema Foto 200 ISO 200
- Film Photography Project X2 ISO 200
- Flic Film Flic UltraPan 200 ISO 200
- Foma Fomapan 200 Creative ISO 200
- Ilford SFX 200 ISO 200
- Kentmere PAN 200 ISO 200
- Revolog Snovlox ISO 200
- Rollei SuperPan 200 ISO 200
- Silberra Cinema 52XX ISO 200
- Silberra Pan 200 /Ultima 200 ISO 200
- Silberra U200 ISO 200
- Svema Фoto 200 (Foto 200) ISO 200
- FILM Ferrania P33 ISO 160
More Kodak films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Kodak Super-XX?
200 — set your meter to ISO 200 for box speed.
Is Kodak Super-XX still made?
No, it has been discontinued (1940–1992).
How do I develop Kodak Super-XX?
B&W process. Traditional black-and-white development (e.g. D-76/ID-11, HC-110, Rodinal, XTOL) — easy to do at home.
Is Kodak Super-XX available in 35mm?
Not according to our data — formats: Sheet film, 116, 118, 120, 122, 127, 130, 616, 620.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources