About the film
Fujicolor Industrial 100 is Fujifilm’s Japanese “business use” colour negative film (業務用), made for documentation work: construction sites, insurance claims, reports. It was sold mainly in Japan, which is why the box is printed in Japanese. The process is standard C-41 (the box says CN-16, Fujifilm’s own name for the same process).
What to expect
The film was designed for accurate, neutral colour rather than a punchy “film look”. It expired in October 2011. Over fifteen years a colour emulsion loses a little speed and can show light base fog and a colour shift — how much depends on how this cassette was stored.
How to shoot it
For film this age I set the meter to ISO 50, i.e. one stop of extra exposure. Negative film forgives overexposure far better than underexposure: the shadows keep their detail and the fog shows less.
Specifications
- Type: colour negative, C-41 process (CN-16)
- Format: 135, 24 exposures
- Nominal speed: ISO 100
- Made in Japan
- Expiry: 10/2011 (expired)
Frequently asked questions
Can it be developed in ordinary C-41?
Yes. CN-16 is Fujifilm’s name for C-41, and I develop films like this in my own lab.
How is Industrial different from ordinary Fujicolor 100?
It is a professional documentation line for the Japanese market: more neutral colour, built for accuracy rather than effect. For everyday shooting it behaves like any colour negative film.
