If Fuji discontinue a large amount of their unique emulsions it will be a really bad thing for traditional photography. I hope it doesn't happen.
Note that though T64 was discontinued some time ago, they just found out about its discontinuance from Fuji.
I can't agree with that statement. As Simon Galley from Ilford has written here several times, a strong industry & competition is good for all the manufacturers. Bear in mind that many of them are sourcing the same raw materials from the same suppliers, so a drop in demand from a major player could affect availability of those materials to the others.
Also, I wouldn't assume that all photographers currently using Fuji materials will move to Kodak if they are discontinued. It might well be the push that sends them to digital, or painting. If Fuji discontinue a large amount of their unique emulsions it will be a really bad thing for traditional photography. I hope it doesn't happen.
The more and more I read this the more I think someone has fed you a line of horseshit, 2F/2F. I can't see why Fujifilm would discontinue all of those specific color-negative films. It's half of their offerings.
The only problem is Fuji themselves have announced some of the films are discontinued and not all are on 2F/2F's list, and it's unlikely they'll be the only company to severely cut their range of colour films within the next year.
Ian
On the other hand, if Fuji pulls out of a portion of their film range, Kodak may see increased sales of Portra and Ektar (which they seem to indicate is a strong seller).
Tom
If customers have turned their back on Fuji (decreased sales) you can't expect Fuji to give up it's ROI (Return on Investment) and keep making products not carrying their weight.
It may be bad long term, but the those still in it will get some kind of a bump from those that stay with film.
Mike
Given that they mentioned T64, and 800Z discontinuance was discussed in the past (and revived), the only new one here is 160C/N. I honestly think the photo store is just drumming stuff up that was either heard of before or possibly (but doubtfully) new news. When I see the notice from Fujifilm USA, then I'll believe it. Until then, Film FUD.
Unfortunately the list has been released by Fujifilm officially to their dealers in the UK & US so there's no doubting anything written about what's discontinued.
Ian
Reference?
I have only seen reference to the US getting these letters but nothing on the UK just yet -- the reference for this was a recent post on JapanExposures as well as the OP.
I have e-mailed Fuji in the UK for some clarification.
Vicky
Also Fujifilm's own Japanese website. The relevant part is some will go when stocks are finished.
Ian
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