Fujifilm
Fujifilm Neopan 1600
ISO 1600 specialty pronounced all levels
Discontinuée — expired stock
The go-to fast film for concerts, theater, and the stage. Its very distinctive grain — fine yet textured, with beautiful microcontrast — and deep blacks gave it an inimitable character. It performed beautifully pushed to 3200 or 6400 ISO with a dramatic, cinematic look. Sorely missed by stage photographers.
Atouts
+ Fine, distinctively textured grain at high speed
+ Deep blacks and rich contrast
+ Highly pushable (3200–6400) with a cinematic look
+ No real equivalent in grain character
Limites
− Grain very pronounced even at ISO 1600
− Not well suited to fine subjects in bright light
Neopan 1600 was often used pushed to 3200 or even 6400 ISO by concert photographers, giving it a very pronounced, dramatic grain. Its particular grain — described as 'fuzzy' or 'velvety' by those who used it — became a visual standard in live music photography of the 1990s-2000s.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
pronounced
Contraste
medium
Popularité
common
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
36 poses
Base du film
Acetate
Sensibilité spectrale
Panchromatic
Conservation
refrigerator (older stock)
Péremption typique
expired film — past its date
Développement maison
yes — easy (D-76, Rodinal, etc.)
Niveau recommandé
all levels
| Process | N&B standard |
| Révélateurs | D-76 (1:1), Rodinal (1:25–1:50), HC-110 (dil. B), ID-11, Ilfosol 3, Microphen |
| Temps / température | 20°C — Variable selon révélateur et ISO. Consulter Massive Dev Chart (digitaltruth.com) |
| Usage recommandé | night |
| Revendeurs France | Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland · Panajou |
