Fuji Film Neopan SS

[newfilm]

Hey guys,

I found a roll of 120 film with paper backing that says "Fuji Film" and "Neopan SS", but there is no marking that says what ISO this thing is at, googling around abit, seems to be a no longer produced film.

1) I assume "Neopan SS" is only a ISO 100 black and white film?
2) this roll has only 3 frame used, I suppose I will try to use it up and see if I can get some picture out of it, should I be expose it at original box speed or maybe over expose it a stop or two to "compensate" with the expired nature?
3) does anyone know approximate how long ago was this film discontinued?
4) Seems that this film is made and distribute in Japan, any idea what is SS stands for (I can't help but thinking schutzst... )?

 

[jonmanjiro]

I should be working on a translation job right now, but this topic piqued my interested so I just did a bit of googling for you. See below!

1) Yes, its solely an ISO100 B&W film and "SS" indicates its ISO. According to Fujifilm's website (link here), Neopan SS was released in April 1952. Also, Neopan S was ISO 50, Neopan SS was ISO 100, and Neopan SSS was ISO 200.
2) Depending on how old the film potentially is I'd overexpose by one or two stops.
3) The discontinuation announcement for Neopan 100 SS in 135/24 size was made in July 2012 (link here), but 135/36 and 120 film had already disappeared from the market by then (maybe about six months to a year prior).
4) No idea why Fujifilm chose the designation but "SS" indicates ISO 100.

Now, back to work... :bang:

 

[Pherdinand]

i actually liked 100ss in 135 a lot. Develops nicely in diafine at box speed and also OK at up to EI 400.

 

[newfilm]

@jonmanjiro: nice! many thanks!