Acros 100 in peril?

[Poisson Du Jour]

As for the new bicycle, cycling is a fun hobby. I took it up back in 2012. I finally worked up to a metric century + about 4 miles last year with a buddy of mine from high school last year. I was a little sore afterwards. It hurt so good.: ) When I switched from a mountain bike to a road bike, my speed instantly went up about 5 mph.

Try riding 360km over two days (a metric triple century) and then reconsider if cycling is a "hobby". In that league, it is very much an activity with discipline.

 

[ME Super]

Try riding 360km over two days (a metric triple century) and then reconsider if cycling is a "hobby". In that league, it is very much an activity with discipline.

360km over two days? That's a bit over a double century even. Way to go!

 

[Poisson Du Jour]

360km over two days? That's a bit over a double century even. Way to go!

Add a sore bum and impotency for good measure.

EDIT: Yes it was in the 1980s commonly referred to as a double century, and double/triple came into common use around 20 years ago in AUDAX long distance rides.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Add a sore bum and impotency for good measure.

EDIT: Yes it was in the 1980s commonly referred to as a double century, and double/triple came into common use around 20 years ago in AUDAX long distance rides.

Ah, but that is why I own one of these.

No sore bum and no impotency. I can go on centuries and not be stiff or bent over when I stand up. No up-wrong bicycles for me!






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[fdonadio]

I’ve sold off all my EF lenses except one and am going to start on my F mount gear next.

If you happen to have a push/pull 80-200 f/2.8 and/or a nice fixed/zoom superwide (like a 20mm or an 18-35mm), let me know first!

Edit: if you mean “Nikon F mount”...

 

[RattyMouse]

If you happen to have a push/pull 80-200 f/2.8 and/or a nice fixed/zoom superwide (like a 20mm or an 18-35mm), let me know first!

Edit: if you mean “Nikon F mount”...

Sorry, I'm a prime shooter with all my Nikon gear.

 

[fdonadio]

Sorry, I'm a prime shooter with all my Nikon gear.

Uhhmmm... Nice taste for cameras and music.

 

[removed account4]

http://www.ultrafineonline.com/funess35iso1.html

seems photowarehouse has 100 in stock still ..
RM you might consider giving them a call
they are a photrio sponsor ...

not sure if you saw kumar's latest post
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/fs-fresh-fuji-film-from-japan.159847/

 

[RattyMouse]

http://www.ultrafineonline.com/funess35iso1.html

seems photowarehouse has 100 in stock still ..
RM you might consider giving them a call
they are a photrio sponsor ...

not sure if you saw kumar's latest post
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/fs-fresh-fuji-film-from-japan.159847/

I'm only interest in Acros 120 size.

 

[removed account4]

I'm only interest in Acros 120 size.

its on kumar's price sheet ,,,

 

[B.S.Kumar]

One person K*** M******** has sent me 13,000 JPY through TransferWise, with the cryptic message "For Fuji Film". If this person is on this forum, please get in touch with me by PM or email.

Thanks,
Kumar

 

[cmacd123]

http://www.ultrafineonline.com/funess35iso1.html
seems photowarehouse has 100 in stock still ..
RM you might consider giving them a call
they are a photrio sponsor ...

that is Neopan SS. not Acros. far different and older kettle of Fish. also a good film, but it came out in the 1960s (at one time they had a "Neopan SSS" at 200 ASA.)

 

[NedL]

The order I made from B&H back on April 3rd arrived today

So if you ordered when it said "estimated 7-14 days", there is still hope!

 

[qamaro]

Got my shipment today as well.

 

[Nightfly]

Last Wednesday B&H showed it in stock (120) so I placed the order immediately. The next morning it was gone. Funny how it goes from discontinued to in-stock then back to discontinued overnight.

Glad I kept checking. All set for awhile.

 

[RattyMouse]

Last Wednesday B&H showed it in stock (120) so I placed the order immediately. The next morning it was gone. Funny how it goes from discontinued to in-stock then back to discontinued overnight.

Glad I kept checking. All set for awhile.

What was the price for a pro pack?

 

[qamaro]

What was the price for a pro pack?

It was $23.95 (normal price in the US) and the dates on mine were 10/2019.

 

[RattyMouse]

It was $23.95 (normal price in the US) and the dates on mine were 10/2019.

I'd max out a credit card if I had the chance to buy at that price. I have not shot a single frame since I heard the news Acros is no more.

 

[Nightfly]

It was $23.95 (normal price in the US) and the dates on mine were 10/2019.

Yes, $23.95 per pack . The cheapest film listed at B&H! I had just purchased a few packs from Japan at $70.00 for two packs and they arrived the day B&H listed it again. The packs from Japan and B&H were all dated 10/2019. Likely the last of the production. I'd be interested to hear if there were any dated beyond this.

BTW , looks like Ilford prices just hit a new high.

 

[RattyMouse]

Yes, $23.95 per pack . The cheapest film listed at B&H! I had just purchased a few packs from Japan at $70.00 for two packs and they arrived the day B&H listed it again. The packs from Japan and B&H were all dated 10/2019. Likely the last of the production. I'd be interested to hear if there were any dated beyond this.

BTW , looks like Ilford prices just hit a new high.

It's impossible for me to say how soured I am on photography after how badly Fujifilm shafted their customers. No notice at all, just gone.. October of 2018...give me a frick'en break.

 

[fdonadio]

No notice at all, just gone.. October of 2018...give me a frick'en break.

And all Fujibro papers will be gone by 2020. After that, not a single B&W product from them.

One thing I noticed is that it seems they don’t offer any color negative film in large format. Or am I wrong?

 

[mooseontheloose]

And all Fujibro papers will be gone by 2020. After that, not a single B&W product from them.

One thing I noticed is that it seems they don’t offer any color negative film in large format. Or am I wrong?

The Fujibro papers are already disappearing - it seems like the only papers I can find are in small or larger sizes (but nothing in between), mostly glossy, and in the harder grades. The variable contrast versions are gone. I'm hoping that more will resurface at a later date but already I'm trying to find affordable replacements here in Japan.

I don't think I've seen any large format colour neg film from Fuji is some time.

My bigger fear, is that once Fuji leaves (or mostly leaves) the market, how willing will the bigger stores like Yodobashi and BIC be to carry film and darkroom products? At the moment most of the film/paper/chemical displays are at least 50-70% Japanese (Fuji plus smaller players like Chugai and Oriental). Will they be willing to keep those sections alive with just foreign brands, which tend to be pricier? As it is I can no longer afford Ilford paper or chemicals, just the film. While I still shoot Tri-X and use D-76, most Kodak films are often difficult to source in any quantity, especially 120 film (either due to popularity or distributor issues), and most of the chemicals are either gone (HC-110) or too expensive (Xtol is triple the price here as it is in the States).

 

[mshchem]

My bigger fear, is that once Fuji leaves (or mostly leaves) the market, how willing will the bigger stores like Yodobashi and BIC be to carry film and darkroom products? At the moment most of the film/paper/chemical displays are at least 50-70% Japanese (Fuji plus smaller players like Chugai and Oriental). Will they be willing to keep those sections alive with just foreign brands, which tend to be pricier? As it is I can no longer afford Ilford paper or chemicals, just the film. While I still shoot Tri-X and use D-76, most Kodak films are often difficult to source in any quantity, especially 120 film (either due to popularity or distributor issues), and most of the chemicals are either gone (HC-110) or too

This is an excellent point. I wasn't wild about much of anything Fuji had when Kodak was alive and well.
I've always loved Provia F. No matter your place of birth ,when the traditional, familiar products go away, will there an enthusiastic adoption of something foreign and different? Just not having a green box will be enough to drive some away. I see my beloved Provia as the next to get chopped, we'll see.
Mike

 

[Old-N-Feeble]

I'm envious of those who were able to complete their orders of 120 Acros for US$23.95 per pro-pack delivered. I was so sure no new orders would be completed that I paid $30 per pro-pack for mine. Oh well...

 

[NedL]

If it makes you feel any better, I'd pretty much given up hope and didn't expect it to arrive. I've been putting off looking in my fridge to see how much is left ( not very much, I'm sure! ). So you didn't have to go through that!