Fujifilm Pro 160S vs 160C?

[Nick Zentena]

Any feeling on this for general use? I guess S is aimed more at weddings?

Also why is 160C 30% higher priced?

 

[Paul Sorensen]

I guess it depends on what you consider "general use." I use the 160S for portraits, it seems to be less saturated. If I was doing landscapes or something where I wanted more saturation, I might try the 160C or perhaps Kodak VC or UC film.

Don't know why the prices are different...seems kind of odd. Actually, at B&H they sell officially imported 120 rolls for the same price $3.75 each. there is about a 10% difference in gray market 120 rolls. I didn't investigate other formats. I guess there could be market conditions that cause different prices.

 

[Nick Zentena]

I was thinking of the 220. It's a fair bit cheaper.

 

[Paul Sorensen]

I didn't even think of that. With the demand for 220 seeming to drop to very low levels, there might be an over abundance of the 160s.

BTW, Profilm.com has 160S in 120 for $12.95 a propack. I have ordered a lot of stuff from them and been happy with their service. Here is a link: http://www.profilm.com/ViewProduct.aspx?id=100403. They don't have 160C on their site right now.

 

[Nick Zentena]

Doesn't look like they ship to Canada. Plus with B&H I can just throw some into the order and not pay much if any extra for shipping.

 

[Nick Zentena]

Figured out the price difference. I was comparing US 160C to imported 160S

 

[Paul Sorensen]

Figured out the price difference. I was comparing US 160C to imported 160S

That'll do it!

I am planning on getting some of the 160S for myself soon, let me know if you want me to ad some to my order and send it up to you.

 

[Nick Zentena]

Thanks. I'm going to just add some 220 to my order from B&H. At $5 that's a good price -)

 

[benjiboy]

Fuji 160C is more suitable for general use of the two you mention Nick, I use a lot of 160S for portraits, I find it a bit low in contrast and colour saturation for general shooting, I usually use Fuji Superior 100 it has a lot more punch, and still produces good skin tones for the occasional people shot.

 

[Robert Budding]

I prefer the subtle colors of 160S. It just comes down to personal taste.

 

[keithwms]

I prefer pro S, when I want more saturation I simply rate it at 120.