Anyone know what is going on with Fuji Acros II? It's been in pretty reliable stock for the last few years until just recently. It is out of stock everywhere and the last few rolls I received were only a few months away from expiration. I'm hoping production resumes as this is my favorite film and I rely on it for long exposure low light photography
Speaking of Acros, does Fuji have plans to make it into sheet film?
I would not expect Fuji to expand its line of film products.
Anyone know what is going on with Fuji Acros II? It's been in pretty reliable stock for the last few years until just recently. It is out of stock everywhere and the last few rolls I received were only a few months away from expiration. I'm hoping production resumes as this is my favorite film and I rely on it for long exposure low light photography
Yes, I didn't like Fuji's fancy Acros II comeback either. It was almost like they were saying, "Here is the new and vastly improved Acros II" and all of a sudden it's now worth twice as much. I was using a ton of the old Across because it was excellent film at a very nice price. The only time I buy Acros II now is when it's on a "close date" sell off. I never tried it in 4X5 when it was in production. Why? Cuz it was way, way to much money compared to even Tmax at the time. That was something I could never figure out, old Acros 120 roll film was so cheap and their 4X5 price was in outer space.I refused to buy Acros II when it came out because 1) what used to be one of the least expensive films suddenly became the most expensive, and 2) I couldn’t trust that Fuji wouldn’t pull the rug out from under us again at some point. Don’t be surprised that they’ve discontinued it - again.
This we know. But I have the impression that Harman prioritizes Ilford (and Kentmere) products over all others they manufacture, so that when their production line is squeezed, all non-Harman products are sidelined until they have more time to produce for other brands.The Fujifilm Acros II is manufactured in the UK by Ilford. For this reason it is always available, at least in Europe - it does not suffer from the declining production in Japan...
This we know. But I have the impression that Harman prioritizes Ilford (and Kentmere) products over all others they manufacture, so that when their production line is squeezed, all non-Harman products are sidelined until they have more time to produce for other brands.
Or perhaps there are raw materials used for Acros that have (yet again) become hard to source, creating an obstacle. There could be a number of reasons why Harman may have curtailed production of Acros II.
Regardless, I cannot invest in a film that has a track records of coming and going and may be rendered defunct at any moment, as Fuji is known for doing. TMX is almost as good in terms of reciprocity characteristics, and in other ways it's superior. It is certainly far less expensive: $8.00 per roll, versus $12 (or more) per roll for Acros II.
B&H does have a 5-pack of TMAX 100 (120 film) for $39.99 as of right now.Where are you finding TMAX for $8.00 per roll? Most places I see it at $10.00–$13.00 per roll.
B&H does have a 5-pack of TMAX 100 (120 film) for $39.99 as of right now.
Where are you finding TMAX for $8.00 per roll? Most places I see it at $10.00–$13.00 per roll.
Generally there is no longer any price difference between TMX and Acros.
The Fujifilm Acros II is manufactured in the UK by Ilford. For this reason it is always available, at least in Europe - it does not suffer from the declining production in Japan...
Likely sadly yes. But this would be more about getting a new master roll, sheet film being typically put on a different base material. Harman has the stock, just need to coat a roll and slit it to size(s). I suppose demand would have to be proven to see any consideration given to such a move. It would be nice though.
I still have about 50 rolls of the old stuff. My wife hoarded it for me when she was over in Japan, just when the stuff was being discontinued. Got it cheap. She told me that they even had a few boxes of 4x5, and a box of 8x10. Still kicking myself for not saying yes, when she asked me if she could grab it as well...Yes, I didn't like Fuji's fancy Acros II comeback either. It was almost like they were saying, "Here is the new and vastly improved Acros II" and all of a sudden it's now worth twice as much. I was using a ton of the old Across because it was excellent film at a very nice price. The only time I buy Acros II now is when it's on a "close date" sell off. I never tried it in 4X5 when it was in production. Why? Cuz it was way, way to much money compared to even Tmax at the time. That was something I could never figure out, old Acros 120 roll film was so cheap and their 4X5 price was in outer space.
The Fujifilm Acros II is manufactured in the UK by Ilford. For this reason it is always available, at least in Europe - it does not suffer from the declining production in Japan...
Any chance that Fuji will allow Harman to sell and then export it from GB with only a 10% tariff. Later and via the Cayman Islands they transfer the money to Japan of course?
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Fuji Acros sheet film would have been a great find. Like I said, I've never used it, but the low reciprocity factor alone would have been worth it in sheet film. The one thing I always liked about Acros was the rendering of the sky. Almost like a built in light yellow filter.I still have about 50 rolls of the old stuff. My wife hoarded it for me when she was over in Japan, just when the stuff was being discontinued. Got it cheap. She told me that they even had a few boxes of 4x5, and a box of 8x10. Still kicking myself for not saying yes, when she asked me if she could grab it as well...
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