Availability of Fuji Superia 800?

[B&Wpositive]

Anyone notice that Fuji Superia 800 has been hard to find lately? I remember when Kodak Max 800 was switched to single use cameras only. Anyone know what's going on with the Fuji?

 

[canvassy]

I see a bunch on Ebay, 4 packs for $13.98 with free shipping.

 

[cmacd123]

B7H is showing it in stock as "Fujicolour Press" https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/107659-USA/Fujifilm_7004592_CZ_135_36_Fujicolor_Press.html

 

[Halford]

I have noticed that yes. I was told by my local (and surprisingly film-stocking) camera store that it was "on back-odder". They were happy to sell me some Portra 800 instead. It's a shame -- I wanted to do a direct comparison of the two.

 

[carlostaiwan]

I have noticed that yes. I was told by my local (and surprisingly film-stocking) camera store that it was "on back-odder". They were happy to sell me some Portra 800 instead. It's a shame -- I wanted to do a direct comparison of the two.

Is exactly what I'm working on now! Also I would like to compare it with the Lomography 800 and the Venus 800 (The japanese version of X-TRA800)

 

[chriscrawfordphoto]

I think Walmart still sells it.

 

[bvy]

I think Walmart still sells it.

They certainly used to. It's hit or miss now.

 

[B&Wpositive]

Well, I may have my answer now to why Fuji Superia 800 is hard to find lately.

I was reading Zorki Photo blog. Dead Link Removed
Looks like not only is Superia 200 being discontinued (Superia 100 already was years ago), but the 800 and 1600 are also being discontinued apparently.
That leaves Fujicolor 200 (non-Superia version) and Superia 400 (but only in 36-exp. rolls for this one) as the only Fuji non-pro C-41 films. Fuji 800 is/was one of my go-to films, and I shoot a roll of Superia 1600 here and there every so often.

Imho, if this is really happening, Kodak should consider re-commissioning Max 800 for sale outside of single-use cameras once again.

As for Superia 200: to be fair, I haven't seen it for years...I've been using the plain Fujicolor 200 that comes in 4-packs.

I am bummed about losing the Superia 1600...but if Natura 1600 stays in production, which is essentially the same (or better) and remains available via Amazon in the US, it will be ok.

 

[Prest_400]

Well, I may have my answer now to why Fuji Superia 800 is hard to find lately.

I was reading Zorki Photo blog. Dead Link Removed
Looks like not only is Superia 200 being discontinued (Superia 100 already was years ago), but the 800 and 1600 are also being discontinued apparently.
That leaves Fujicolor 200 (non-Superia version) and Superia 400 (but only in 36-exp. rolls for this one) as the only Fuji non-pro C-41 films. Fuji 800 is/was one of my go-to films, and I shoot a roll of Superia 1600 here and there every so often.

Imho, if this is really happening, Kodak should consider re-commissioning Max 800 for sale outside of single-use cameras once again.

As for Superia 200: to be fair, I haven't seen it for years...I've been using the plain Fujicolor 200 that comes in 4-packs.

I am bummed about losing the Superia 1600...but if Natura 1600 stays in production, which is essentially the same (or better) and remains available via Amazon in the US, it will be ok.

I recall there was some confusion around the Fujicolor 200 because they are sold along each other. Superia 200 in Europe is a decent midrange consumer film, sometimes not much more expensive than FUjicolor 200 (c200)
Your post about US availability makes me think (google search pending) that there was a notice for discontinuation, reformating and relaunch of the Superia line in the US! That was about last fall. It would be mighty strange to relaunch the line according to current needs for just discontinuing a few months later... But again,
What the Fuji?

Natura 1600 wasn't supposed to be discontinued long ago? I mean, long ago. Perhaps they have reproduced it. They did a single run of Pro 400 220 in japan a couple years ago (not 400H) Frankly, Fuji's regional distribution is quite messy.