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Hi everyone, I'm currently researching the historical development of Fujicolor cinema negative film stocks, particularly focusing on the evolution from the mid-1950s through the 1980s. I've been able to piece together some information, but I'm hoping you would be able to help fill in some gaps or correct any inaccuracies. The information is compiled from Wikipedia and the website “https://filmcolors.org” What I've Found So Far: Early Development (1955-1972): 1955: Fujicolor 25 ASA (Type 8511) 1958: Fujicolor ?? ASA (Type 8512) 1965: Fujicolor 50 ASA (Type 8513) 1965: Fujicolor ?? ASA (Type 8514) - improved gradation and color reproduction 1969: Full compatibility with Kodak processing achieved 1972: Fujicolor 80 ASA (Type 8516) The "A" (Ace) Series Era: 1977: Fujicolor 100T (Type 8517) - Fuji's first 100 ASA tungsten film ????: Fujicolor A 125T (Type 8511) 1980: Fujicolor A 250T (Type 8518) - world's first 250 ASA cinema negative 1984: Fujicolor AX 500T (Type 8514) - ultra high-speed film 1988: Fujicolor F-250D For comparison, the development milestones at Eastmen: 1952 Eastman 25T (5248) 1959 Eastman 50T (5250) 1968 Eastman 100T (5254) 1981 Eastman 250T (5293) 1983 Eastman 400T (5294) 1987 Eastman 250D (5297) 1989 Eastman EXR 500T (5296) Specific Questions: Can anyone confirm the exact introduction date of the Fujicolor A 125T (8511)? Can you confirm the information listed so far? I found the information that the German movie “Das Boot” by Wolfgang Petersen used the 250 ASA Fuji material and so it was possible to shoot in the closed submarine set with Practicals. What examples of movies can you think of that made use of the higher sensitivity for the first time? Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge! Greetings Erik