I am very disappointed in this film. I had better results with NPZ 800.

Nice and tight grain for 800 speed film.

I give it only 4 stars out of 5 on Value because it''''''''s expensive. Somewhat high in contrast.

Awesome film. It was hard to believe these guys here when they say grain is comparible to 400 ISO but it''''''''s true. You have to see it for yourself!

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I''''''''ve tried Kodak Royal Gold 1000. Totally unacceptable grain.

Excellent grain and pushability. Colors are true when properly processed, at rated speed or pushed.

None tha tI know of, except it's abit expensive- about $5.50/roll at the discount stores.

I shot this film pushed one to 1600 under low light conditions ina community theatre. It was processed by a pro lab. REsults were excellent- grain was barely noticable at 4x6, which bodes well for grain at larger sizes. Colors were saturated and true, even after using a 80A tungsten to daylight filter.

If you must use a high-speed film I recommend this film over Kodak Gold Max 800, which shows much more grain at 800.

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This film would have exceptional color saturation if it was 400 speed. It is simply amazing for an 800 speed film.

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By far the best 800 speed film I have ever used. The color saturation and vibrancy are terrific. I pushed a roll to 1600 and it was almost as good as at 800, and way better than Fuji HG 1600. I recommend this for low light/existing light portraits as well as indoors with a flash. Not as sharp as Fuji Reala, or as good for portraits as Kodak Portra 160NC, but certainly the best "overall" film I have ever used. I have used it with excellent results for everything from portraits to landscapes. If I had to have only one film in my bag, this would be it.

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Fuji Superia 800, Fujis HG 1600, Kodak max 800

I tried this film extensively at low light situation. It's a great film for ISO 800. The colors are saturated enough. Grains are indeed comparable to a good ISO 400 film. When you shoot indoor alot, use a flash because the grains look finer than they are supposed to be. I used this film in conjunction with slow speed and second-curtain flash...it's amazed me.

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If you are a journalist who shoots often with print films, this film is the one for you. You'll love its colors and grains. Don't hesitate to use a flash indoor, the results are exceptional.

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The best 800 speed film available.

Controlled grain means it doesn't clump together into big-pig splotches ala Kodak Max 800, even when underexposed.

Predictable underexposure failure results means you can think ahead about how you want it processed and printed.

Has potential for producing nice, saturated prints if you expose carefully, avoiding underexposure at all costs, and have a colorful, bright subject at hand.

Avoid if you expect 100/200/400 speed easy saturated colors and smoothness -- the modern 100-400 speed films are just much better designed nowadays.

You need careful exposure (overexpose is far better than underexposure) and careful, professional printing for the best prints. Also, expect certain pictures to require ND filtering and/or tweaking to come out looking as bright/colorful as slower print films.

Shadow areas are particularly noted for turning to all dark if not properly exposed for; this film doesn't reach down that deep.

Grain is visible in 4x6" prints up close and in all areas except near white highlights. Blow it up to 8x10" and expect to see grain everywhere, although controlled and not clumpy.

Like the early 400 speed films of several generations back, this film has the potential to create good prints up to 4x6" if properly exposed AND professionally printed.

They'll look just like any other 400 speed film prints at this size, but you may encounter some shadow detail missing as it just all goes to dark if underexposed -- ie. it's more contrasty of a film than slower speed films.

Grain will be visible at 4x6" up close, but viewed normally, hardly visible, if at all. At 8x10", expect grain to be visible all over unless viewed from several feet away. however, grain is well controlled so that it does not clump up in an ugly manner in gray/dark areas ala Kodak Max 800.

It's probably the best you can get your hands on in a 800 speed film, if you must get something faster than the prefered 400 speed film maximum I'd recommend. It's the type of film that will do good once you get to know its features and how to print/expose it properly, but for average users wanting to just point-and-shoot, I'd suggest a slower speed film instead that has been designed for better processing at the usual supermarket/drug store send-out labs.

Underexposed film will print much better than other 800 speed films, esp. with push processing due to the controlled grain. Color saturation simply goes down with more underexposure, but at least its something you'll get familiar with easily and know what to expect when you must -- ie. good film you can rely on to act in a certain way when exposed out-of-range.

Strangely, expose it in bright daylight and you'll get very nice prints (again, with visible grain at 8x10" still) that'll make you wonder if it came from a 400 speed film instead. (Almost an oxymoron considering you're supposed to be using this in low-light conditions mostly, but then again, most films perform better in bright daylight.)

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In the end, I'd recommend it for the specific conditions where you do need it for the extra speed and pushability - low-light, pushable prints of concerts, activities, etc - where you can get the best custom, professional prints made.

Otherwise, for general, day-to-day, point-and-shoot photography, stick with a nice 100 speed film (at least stay at or under 400) for the best prints from you local day-labs w/o having to resort to having professional prints made from this Fuji 800, esp. since you can now pickup a pack of four rolls of Kodak/Fuji 100 speed often for $5 on sale.

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This is the film. I shooot either this or asa50. Want to push it no problem. Want B&W?,use photoshop 5.5 to switch

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Try this stuff at 6400 if you need to.
It's the film I use 95% of the time

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Super film. Grain quaility equal 400 film and can be pused to 1600 with no dramatic increase in grain. Far superior to Kodak 800 Zoom Max

Can't really blow it up beyond 5X7 without noticing some grain

I use this film to shoot High School Sports and couldn't be happier with it. With a good flash and 2.8 lens I can stop the action on the darkest of nights and still have great color reproduction.

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Push it to 1600, and it looks great!

Fine grain for a high-speed film.

Neutral color.

Pricey.

When you need a high-speed color print film, this is the one to carry. I keep a roll in my bag just in case.

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Not much is similar. Kodak Max, maybe, but that's hardly in the same league.

Great!!!!!! Blows Kodak 800 out of the water!

Like all 800 speed films, this one does have some noticeable grain at 8x10. Expensive...but well worth it.

Best 800 speed film that you can buy.

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Only other high speed film I use is Ilford Delta 3200 in 120 size.