Fuji to discontinue Velvia 50 large format?

[amellice]

from http://petapixel.com/2013/07/04/thi...lvia-50-8x10-film-cost-a-photographer-100000/

there's a paragraph that says "We reported back in March that Velvia 50 would still be available in 4×5 and 8×10, but Remler is now saying that it will only be sold in 35mm and 120mm formats, and that he’s “certain no more is available or being made based on info from Tokyo.”

Should I start stocking?

 

[wiltw]

Where is this photographer...I think he can afford to adopt me.

 

[amellice]

Where is this photographer...I think he can afford to adopt me.

Foto Care in NYC

 

[Old-N-Feeble]

Maybe he's investing to resell later for profit?

 

[Alan9940]

Last I knew 8x10 Velvia 50 is still available in Japan; albeit not inexpensive and you need someone over there to buy/ship it for you.

 

[Poisson Du Jour]

You are referencing a post that first appeared in 2013.
Fast forward and observe what has happened in the interveningn time!
When Fujifilm is planning a change in its product line, specifically emulsions, it releases a Dealer Bulletin with all the changes there as facts. Petapixel is rubbish.
Instead of relying on the web and the precious activities of cashed-up photographers, seek out a pro-level dealer and ask if they have received a Bulletin from Fuji. This bulletin is also replicated on their website (sometimes in Japanese) and may give references to regional differences on the changes to their film line-up.

The current advice is to use E6 — as much as you can and to your heart's content, while it is still available.