Konica · Discontinued
Konica Centuria 400
Konica's cool-toned everyday colour negative.
| ISO / Speed | 400 |
| Type | Color Negative |
| Process | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm |
| Grain | Moderate |
| Exposure latitude | Wide |
| Color cast | Cool，moderate saturation, moderate contrast |
| Brand | Konica |
Generated color character — not a sample photograph
Centuria 400 was Konica's consumer ISO 400 colour negative before the company left the film business. Known for a distinctive cooler, slightly magenta-leaning palette that set it apart from warm Kodak and green-leaning Fuji, it retains a nostalgic following among expired-film shooters.
Character & look
Centuria's colour signature ran cooler and a touch magenta, giving skies and shadows a particular character that fans still chase. Grain was typical for a consumer 400 and latitude was forgiving, making it an easy all-round daylight film. Konica exited film manufacturing in the mid-2000s, so all Centuria is now expired stock, often showing the extra grain and shift that age brings.
Best for
Everyday daylightNostalgic colourExpired-film looksStreet
Shooting & development tips
Because all stock is expired, overexpose by a stop or more (rate around EI 200 or lower) to fight base fog and colour shift. Standard C-41 processing applies; embrace the cooler, aged palette as part of its charm.
FAQ
Why does Konica Centuria look cooler than Kodak or Fuji?
Konica's colour science leaned cooler and slightly magenta compared with Kodak's warmth and Fuji's green bias, giving Centuria a recognisably different palette that many shooters specifically seek out.
Can I still buy Konica Centuria 400?
Only as expired stock — Konica stopped making film in the mid-2000s. Refrigerate what you find and overexpose to compensate for age.