Fujifilm Superia 100
Vivid Fuji color in a fine-grain package — discontinued circa 2009
Color Palette
Rich, vivid naturals — balanced Fuji rendering
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm (Japan) |
| Film Type | Color negative |
| ISO Speed | 100 |
| Process | C-41 |
| Grain | Fine for a consumer film — benefits of ISO 100 speed |
| Exposure Latitude | Good — handles 2-3 stops of overexposure well |
| Color Palette | Rich, vivid — enhanced color realism with natural skin tones |
| Available Formats | Discontinued — was 35mm only |
Reciprocity Failure Calculator
When exposures exceed one second, Fujifilm Superia 100 requires additional time to compensate for reciprocity failure. This calculator remains useful for photographers shooting remaining expired stock.
Push & Pull Processing
Superia 100 was designed for box speed shooting in bright conditions. As a consumer film, push and pull processing were not commonly done. Given that remaining stock is heavily expired, overexposing by at least one stop per decade since expiration is strongly recommended.
| Rating | Effective ISO | Stops | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pull −2 | 25 | −2 | Very flat, extremely slow — impractical |
| Pull −1 | 50 | −1 | Smoother tones, may help expired stock |
| Box Speed | 100 | 0 | Normal development |
| Push +1 | 200 | +1 | Slight grain increase, slightly punchier |
| Push +2 | 400 | +2 | Noticeable grain, not commonly done |
| Push +3 | 800 | +3 | Significant quality loss — not recommended |
Character & Personality
Grain
Fine grain for a consumer film. At ISO 100, Superia 100 produced clean, smooth images with good detail rendering. The lower speed allowed for a cleaner, smoother result than the faster Superia variants. At standard print sizes, grain was essentially invisible.
Exposure Latitude
Good — handled 2-3 stops of overexposure well. Some users reported great results even at 3-4 stops overexposed. The latitude was wide enough for reliable results in point-and-shoot cameras, though the slow speed limited its use to bright daylight conditions or flash photography.
Color Palette
Rich, vivid colors with enhanced color realism and natural skin tones. The film featured refined sharpness and accurate reproduction of difficult colors like violets and greens, even under fluorescent lighting. The color palette leaned toward the characteristic Fuji cool tones but with slightly warmer rendering than the faster Superia variants. This combination of vivid color and fine grain made it a sleeper favorite among the Superia lineup.
Best Suited For
- Outdoor daylight photography
- Landscape photography in good light
- Travel snapshots in bright conditions
- Studio photography with flash
- Collectors and expired-film enthusiasts
Available Formats & Pricing
| Format | Approx. Price |
|---|---|
| Expired stock (35mm) | $20-40+ USD (collector pricing) |
Available only as expired stock on the secondary market. Stock is increasingly rare. Current as of early 2026.
Development Notes
Standard C-41 processing — no special handling required beyond standard expired-film precautions. For expired stock (all remaining stock is 15+ years expired), overexpose by one stop per decade since expiration. Very old stock may show significant color shifts and increased fog, especially if not cold-stored. Cold-stored stock holds up better, but results are increasingly unpredictable with stock this old. Fujifilm discontinued Superia 100 around 2009, making it one of the longest-discontinued films in this guide and one of the hardest to find.
Sources & Further Reading
Manufacturer Data
- Fujifilm Film Products (I Shoot Fujifilm)
Sample Photos
Reviews & Resources
- The Darkroom Film Index (lab resource)
- Lomography — Fuji Superia 100 User Review (community review)
Shoot Fujifilm Superia 100 with TLR Companion
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