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...
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 received an email from a major european retailer warning me about this price increase, so I guess this confirms it.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?
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.
Interesting. What's the source for this? Thanksplot twist:
Fuji is actually going to produce the new Ektachrome on contract for Kodak, so they are discontinuing films to make room for it!!!
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
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!!!
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.Well, with the packs you get a better price per roll.
Interesting. What's the source for this? Thanks
pentaxuser
Whiskey?
Or even Whisky?
I think he sourced it from IronyWithout proof, statements like this have no validity.
Where is your proof?
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 OfficeWhiskey?
Or even Whisky?
Or just go curling in Saskatoon.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
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.
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.
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.
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