negative film; negative
Refers to photographic film that produces a negative image, as opposed to positive or reversal film. Wasei-eigo from English 'negative film'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English)
I scanned the developed negative film and digitized it.
Negative film is cheaper and easier to obtain than positive film.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
Wasei-eigo from English 'negative' and 'film'. It is wasei.