Fuji Superia Xtra 400 120 format - Expired 08/2012

Load your medium format camera with one of the most versatile and beloved colour negative emulsions ever created. This is Fujifilm Superia 400 (popularly known in its multi-layer format as Superia X-TRA) in 120 format, expired in August 2012.

While Superia 400 was a ubiquitous staple of 35mm point-and-shoots throughout the 2000s, finding this high-street icon in medium format is a rare and exciting treat. Having matured for over a decade in the dark, this batch sits perfectly in an experimental sweet spot—offering a highly punchy, nostalgic character while retaining its classic Fuji sharpness.

The Highlights

• The Legendary 4th Colour Layer: Superia X-TRA was famous for its patented fourth colour-sensitive layer, engineered to neutralize the harsh green casts of fluorescent lighting. In an expired state, this sophisticated emulsion layout keeps the colours beautifully balanced, resisting the muddy, radioactive colour blocks common in older consumer film stocks.

• Vibrant, Punchy Contrast: Unlike the flat, airy look of Fujifilm’s professional Pro 400H, Superia was built for pop. It features aggressive contrast and rich saturation. Over a decade of aging has compressed its dynamic range slightly, resulting in snappy, ink-black shadows and bold, dramatic mid-tones.

• The "Cool" Fuji Aesthetic: Superia 400 is globally adored for its magnificent rendering of greens, blues, and deep teals. As this batch has aged, those signature cool tones have taken on a beautiful, painterly depth, while highlights maintain a clean, slightly warm, sun-baked retro look.

• Tactile Medium Format Texture: Originally a punchy but tight-grained consumer film, time has naturally amplified the emulsion's chemical texture. Spread across a large 120 negative, this organic grain looks highly tactile and cinematic, completely bypassing the sterile perfection of digital photography.

Quick Specs

• Format: 120 Medium Format

• Type: Colour Negative (Standard C-41 Process)

• Original Speed: ISO 400

• Expiration Date: August 2012 (08/2012)

• Best For: Vibrant street photography, cinematic outdoor portraits, moody urban landscapes, and nostalgic travel logs.