that's weird having couple of other threads where Fuji says that the Instax line is doing good, I don't understand
Looking at Fuji and the FP films is like looking at distant stars or galaxies: what we see now is what has already happened long ago.
Fuji has already scrapped or dismantled the facilities. Even if demand for the FP films increased by three magnitudes (1000x), Fuji wouldn't be able to change what's already been done unless the equipment has just been left idle, which is unlikely.
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I would have never thought that a "lowly" Polaroid would have brought such excited anticipation to my 45 year photographic excursion. I'm sure in 1971 that I considered a 1964 Polaroid to be a ridiculous piece of junk unworthy of serious photographic use. Now, it's different. ...
Polaroid missed the boat by not keeping up with the changing trends of digital medium, standing their ground with Polaroid medium, then they realised it was too late...
Get it while you can! B&H, I've noticed, is inching the price upward at roughly a dollar a day. It's now $14.99/pack (up from $12.99 earlier this week). I'm sure they're not alone.
I was looking at the options available and I don't see many. In fact, it seems there's no option at all.
Impossible still doesn't make any film suitable for shooting with a 4x5 camera — but they do offer 8x10. New55 has an option, but only in B&W. And, boy, it's expensive!
Did I overlook something?
If the rumours are treu in that they stopped making it in as early as 2012 I really don't think they let the machines and space sit idly for al those year losing money because of the unusable space. But I hope I am completely wrong but I really don't see that they want to help out a third party. ...
It would be so great if we are ever able to hear some commentary from Fujifilm on this.BINGO
New55 is an option, but is still pretty much in it's early stages. The more of our support that they gain, it looks like the more products they will hopefully be able to offer in the future. They have also explained that the current price is what it is as they are offering the film to those who missed out on the Kickstarter, with a portion of that film sale going to supporting the project (which does look to have some growing debt). They are the next of kin in terms of non-integral type instant film, with a future that seems to look bright.
Yes, wouldn't it. But as I always say about management decisions, "They don't owe us explanation, and most of the time when the do explain... Their either completely lying or telling half truths". Feel free to quote me!It would be so great if we are ever able to hear some commentary from Fujifilm on this.
New55 is an option, but is still pretty much in it's early stages. The more of our support that they gain, it looks like the more products they will hopefully be able to offer in the future. They have also explained that the current price is what it is as they are offering the film to those who missed out on the Kickstarter, with a portion of that film sale going to supporting the project (which does look to have some growing debt). They are the next of kin in terms of non-integral type instant film, with a future that seems to look bright.
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