-- Fuji discontinuations announced for 2018 --

[B&Wpositive]

So, what's really happening with all the other Fujicolor films that were said to be on the discontinuation list in other threads the past few months?
-Superia 200 (not the HQ version)
-Superia 800
-etc...

 

[ericdan]

Portra pushes well, but it doesn't look like Natura 1600.
That's a good film, I'll shoot it while I can.

 

[RattyMouse]

So, what's really happening with all the other Fujicolor films that were said to be on the discontinuation list in other threads the past few months?
-Superia 200 (not the HQ version)
-Superia 800
-etc...

Both discontinued.

 

[lantau]

Well, you could always use Portra 800 in 120 and push it one stop (or two!). Kodak mentions this possibility on their official product page. They also give characteristic curves for push process +1 and +2 in their data sheets. It is a really beautiful film, but I have to agree that it has become expensive recently.

I've heard that Kodak will increase prices by 12% in November. On the other hand I haven't read anything about it here. So perhaps not?

 

[Anon Ymous]

I've heard that Kodak will increase prices by 12% in November. On the other hand I haven't read anything about it here. So perhaps not?

I received an email from a major european retailer warning me about this price increase, so I guess this confirms it.

 

[Minoltafan2904]

Kodak Alaris have been struggling to keep up with the demand of Portra films, they had to increase production, more demand = prices go up, sure as hell beats what the F word are doing.

And reformulating Ektachrome and all the R&D involved with that is sure as hell also costing them a lot of money, i don't think they're doing this simply out of corporate greed.

 

[FoidPoosening]

Only Superia 1600 and Acros in large format are being discontinued, the rest are just PACKS.
There is indeed a new interest in film, Kodak, Ilford and other manufacturers have certainly noticed it, the thing with Fuji is not poor advertisement, it's that they are "reforming" the company, film is far from being their priority, they're invested in other things now that make them more profit, film has taken the back set now for years.
Only time will tell if they will stop producing film, i don't think they will completely cease all production, but who knows.

Packs. To me that screams Fujifilm hasn't outright "discontinued" Velvia 50 but is rather selling only legacy stock.

 

[NikonDude]

Packs. To me that screams Fujifilm hasn't outright "discontinued" Velvia 50 but is rather selling only legacy stock.

Maybe, like Natura 1600, this is the way it will go, bleeding off the stock. But I'm not sure they'll stop completely, since some people (like myself) will still pay outrageous prices for single rolls, and there might be alternative niche markets for quality positive slide film that you and I might not be aware of (uses have no overlap with the medium and large format). Maybe a lot of the future decisions will depend on the success of new Ektachrome...now we all have more reasons to be eagerly awaiting its arrival (should be here soon!). If it can match Velvia 50, then our problems are solved...at least for now.

 

[dmtnkl]

plot twist:

Fuji is actually going to produce the new Ektachrome on contract for Kodak, so they are discontinuing films to make room for it!!!

 

[lantau]

I just received an order of three 120 Propacks. The Fuji Pro400H is dated 5/2019, as is TMY. Only the Portra800 is six months shorter at 11/2018. But it was still the old price. It has been €1 more per roll for a little while and maybe it is going to go up in November. Seems pretty fresh to me. And the online shop is largely digital with only a small film and lab supply section. Both the 400H and Portra800 were a good price and free shipping.

I guess Fuji is still making film. I know that the same Masterroll may have already produced 5/2017 film, but at least they haven't completely shut shop yet.

 

[pentaxuser]

plot twist:

Fuji is actually going to produce the new Ektachrome on contract for Kodak, so they are discontinuing films to make room for it!!!

Interesting. What's the source for this? Thanks

pentaxuser

 

[MattKing]

plot twist:

Fuji is actually going to produce the new Ektachrome on contract for Kodak, so they are discontinuing films to make room for it!!!

Interesting. What's the source for this? Thanks

pentaxuser

Whiskey?
Or even Whisky?

 

[RattyMouse]

plot twist:

Fuji is actually going to produce the new Ektachrome on contract for Kodak, so they are discontinuing films to make room for it!!!

Without proof, statements like this have no validity.

Where is your proof?

 

[benjiboy]

Well, with the packs you get a better price per roll.

More importantly, all the five films in the pro pack are all from the same film batch and are the same I.S.O speed and colour balance if you are shooting more than one roll for a project.

 

[Prest_400]

Interesting. What's the source for this? Thanks

pentaxuser

Whiskey?
Or even Whisky?

Without proof, statements like this have no validity.

Where is your proof?

I think he sourced it from Irony

Velvia 50 I noticed that an UK source I got film is selling it dated June 2017 and in that country I think they halted the stock waiting it to clear.

 

[Wallendo]

I wonder if Fuji's discontinuation of the 5-pack of Velvia is related to B&H's practice of splitting up the 5 packs and selling individual rolls for somewhat less than individually packaged rolls.

 

[pentaxuser]

Whiskey?
Or even Whisky?

It depends on whether you intend to land at the head of Loch Shiel and get the clans to march on London or take over the Dublin Post Office

 

[MattKing]

It depends on whether you intend to land at the head of Loch Shiel and get the clans to march on London or take over the Dublin Post Office

Or just go curling in Saskatoon.

 

[Poisson Du Jour]

I wonder if Fuji's discontinuation of the 5-pack of Velvia is related to B&H's practice of splitting up the 5 packs and selling individual rolls for somewhat less than individually packaged rolls.

The problem is that some varieties and formats of Fuji chrome film packaged in ProPacks have historically been poor sellers. Among these are the Fuji 100F and Velvia 50 in 35mm, because 35mm has dropped off so dramatically the demand for it is simply not there anymore. Besides which, nobody particularly liked the garish palette of Velvia 100F. The halcyon days for a lot of 35mm films are in the past now and no amount of posturing will turn the tide.
Otherwise, retailers have been opening propacks for individual roll sales since Nelson lost an eye. If there are no single rolls available, there is nothing to stop them from selling single rolls from broken/opened packs for only slightly less than an individual boxed roll.

 

[FoidPoosening]

I think he sourced it from Irony

Velvia 50 I noticed that an UK source I got film is selling it dated June 2017 and in that country I think they halted the stock waiting it to clear.

Perhaps. When I bought some Velvia 50 recently is was dated March or April 2018, but I haven't seen anyone selling dates past that.

The problem is that some varieties and formats of Fuji chrome film packaged in ProPacks have historically been poor sellers. Among these are the Fuji 100F and Velvia 50 in 35mm, because 35mm has dropped off so dramatically the demand for it is simply not there anymore. Besides which, nobody particularly liked the garish palette of Velvia 100F. The halcyon days for a lot of 35mm films are in the past now and no amount of posturing will turn the tide.
Otherwise, retailers have been opening propacks for individual roll sales since Nelson lost an eye. If there are no single rolls available, there is nothing to stop them from selling single rolls from broken/opened packs for only slightly less than an individual boxed roll.

I don't know, I think there's something to be said for selection and variety. Velvia 100F was and still is one of my favorite films for cross-processing. Wacky, I know, but nothing else looks the same in comparison.