Provia

Provia is a brand name for a pair of daylight-balanced color reversal films (slide film) produced by the Japanese film company Fujifilm. It is currently available in one speed, 100/21°, marketed as Fujichrome Provia 100F Professional [RDP III],.^[3]^[4] An additional speed of 400/27°, marketed as Fujichrome Provia 400X Professional [RXP],^[3]^[5] was previously available.

MakerFujifilm

SpeedISO 100/21°

TypeColor slide

BalanceDaylight

Quick facts Fujichrome Provia 100F [RDP III], Maker ...

Fujichrome Provia 100F [RDP III]^[1]

Maker	Fujifilm
Speed	ISO 100/21°
Type	Color slide
Balance	Daylight
Process	E-6 process
Format	35mm, 120, 220, 4×5 in, 8×10 in, 11×14 in
Grain	RMS 8
Exposure latitude	±½
Saturation	high

MakerFujifilm

SpeedISO 400/27°

PushEI 280/25.5° to EI 1600/33°

TypeColor slide

Quick facts Fujichrome Provia 400X [RXP], Maker ...

Fujichrome Provia 400X [RXP]^[1]
Maker	Fujifilm
Speed	ISO 400/27°
Push	EI 280/25.5° to EI 1600/33°
Type	Color slide
Balance	Daylight
Process	E-6 process
Format	35mm, 120
Grain	RMS 11
Discontinued	2013^[2]

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Provia 100F [RDP III] was developed to replace Provia 100 [RDP II] and Provia 400X [RXP] was developed to replace Provia 400F [RHP III],^[6] improving on color image storage permanence and color fading resistance.^[5] Provia has less saturated colors and contrast compared to Velvia.

Provia 100F [RDP III] is available in 135 and 120 formats, as well as 100-foot (30 m) rolls and various sheet sizes. Provia 400X was only available in 135 and 120 formats prior to discontinuation.^[4]^[5]

Both films have the ability to be pushed/pulled from −1/2 stop to +2 stops.^[4]^[5] Provia is also a favored film for cross processing.

Neither film requires reciprocity compensation between 1/4000 sec and one minute, with Provia 100F [RDP III] able to last up to two minutes.^[4] These longer times make the films particularly suitable for multiple exposures.

Provia 400X [RXP] used what Fuji film described as Epitaxial Sigma Crystal (ESC) technology to achieve a granularity of RMS11.^[5]

Provia 100F [RDP III] roll.
Back of Provia 100F [RDP III] box.
Box of Provia 400X film

References

[1]
Paul, Matthias R. (2006-09-26). "RE: Neuer Diafilm: Fuji Provia 400X" [RE: New slide film: Fuji Provia 400X]. Minolta-Forum (in German). Retrieved 2022-06-08. [
"RA" - Fujichrome Sensia II 100 (1997?), Sensia 100 ("New" (2000?) [Europa], Sensia III 100 [Japan]
"RAP 100" - Fujichrome Astia 100 Professional (1997)
"RAP 100F" (also "RAP F"?) - Fujichrome Astia 100F Professional (2003 - 2010)
"RD" - Fujichrome 100, Sensia 100 (original) (1994?) (reportedly also Sensia II 100?)
".RD"? - Fujichrome Sensia 100 (original) (1994?)
"RD II" - Fujichrome?
"RDP" - Fujichrome 100 D Professional (1993)
"RDP II" - Fujichrome Provia 100 Professional (1994)
"RDP III" - Fujichrome Provia 100F Professional (1999 - according to Gert Koshofer several modifications without name changes)
"RF" - Fujichrome 50 (1993)
"RFP" - Fujichrome 50 D Professional (1993)
"RH" - Fujichrome 400 (1993), Fujichrome Sensia 400, Sensia II 400
"RHP" - Fujichrome 400 D Professional (1993) (reportedly also Fujichrome Provia 400 Professional?)
"RHP II" - Fujichrome Provia 400 Professional (never produced according to an article by Gert Koshofer?)
"RHP III" - Fujichrome Provia 400F Professional (ca. 2001 - 2007)
"RXP" - Fujichrome Provia 400X Professional (2006/2007 - 2013)
"RM" - Fujichrome Sensia 200 (2000?), Sensia II 200
"RMS" - Fujichrome Multispeed MS 100/1000 Professional (1998) (ISO 100, pushable to ISO 200 (P1), 400 (P2), 800 (P3), 1000 (P4))
"?" - Fujichrome 800?
"RSP" - Fujichrome 1600 D Professional (1993), Fujichrome Provia 1600 Professional
"RSP II" - Fujichrome P1600 D Professional
"RTP" - Fujichrome 64T Professional (ISO 64) (1993)
"RTP II" - Fujichrome 64T Type II Tungsten Professional (ISO 64) (1999?)
"RTP III"? - Fujichrome T64 Tungsten Professional (ISO 64) (2006)
"RVP" - Fujichrome Velvia Professional (ISO 50) (1989/1990 - 2005/2006)
"RVP50" - Fujichrome Velvia II? Professional (ISO 50) (2006/2007)
"RVP 100" - Fujichrome Velvia 100 Professional (2003/2005)
"RVP 100F" (also "RVP F"?) - Fujichrome Velvia 100F Professional (2002/2003 - 2012)
"?" - 'Cinevia' (Fujichrome Velvia 50 D in Super-8 cartridge) (2006)
"?" - Fujichrome fortia (ISO 50) (2004 - limited edition) [Japan]
"?" - Fujichrome fortia SP Professional (ISO 50) (2005 - limited edition) [Japan] (Known production batch "FUJI FORTIA SP-162" in 2006, "164-101" in 2007)
"?" - Fujichrome TREBI 100C (2001) [Japan]
"?" - Fujichrome TREBI 400 [Japan]
"CDU" - Fujichrome CDU Duplicating Film
"CDU II" - Fujichrome CDU II Duplicating Film (ISO 5 - 10)
"?" - Fujichrome 25 ix
"?" - Fujichrome 50 ix
"?" - Fujichrome 80 ix
"?" - Fujichrome 100 ix
"?" - Fujichrome 150 ix] (NB. Comprehensive overview on Fujifilm Fujichrome slide film codes.)
[2]
"Fujifilm Discontinues Neopan 400 B&W and Provia 400X Slide Film". PetaPixel. 2013. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
[3]
Square brackets are used in all literature and advertising.
[4]
"Data Sheet, Fujichrome Provia 100F Professional [RDP III]" (PDF). AF3-036E. Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
[5]
"Product Information Bulletin, Fujichrome Provia 400X Professional [RXP]" (PDF). AF3-0213E. Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
[6]
"Data Sheet, Fujichrome Provia 400F Professional [RHP III]" (PDF). AF3-066E. Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-03-27. Retrieved 2008-10-24.

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