Fuji film 120 format

[lovetodraw]

I am new to this web site. I have been reading this site everyday since I started to actively shooting film. I shoot with zeiss ikon and mamiya 7. I like both camaras very much. I also enjoyed the many beautifiul photos that have been posted here, especially in the 6#7 format. No offence to the other formats, but I really love this format, especially from the output I have seen here. I need to learn a lot more. Thank you all for sharing and posting.
However, this morning morning I came to find out that Fuji Film has discontinued 160S and 160C films in the 120 format. B&h listed both films as discontinued and Freestyle does not list either film anymore. This is a shame as I just started to shoot with both films in the last two months. I also think that 400H will be discontinued in 120 format because that film is not listed on the Fuji USA web site anymore either, but I do not know for sure. I think I have to migrate to Portra 120 film now. I am sad to see these films go but at least I got to try them before they were discontinued.
My question is what are Fuji Film future plans for color negative film in the 120 format; especially, since they just came out with a new 120 format folder. Thanks.

 

[john_s]

........My question is what are Fuji Film future plans for color negative film in the 120 format; especially, since they just came out with a new 120 format folder. Thanks.

This is a very good question. I am a long time user of Fujifilm Neopan 400 in 120 size which is discontinued as a result a chemical used in its production being no longer legal to use.

There has been no announcement of a replacement. Such an announcement would prevent many of us from becoming someone else's customer. My guess is that they don't care about this small market.

But it's weird that they continue to introduce 120 size cameras, isn't it? Maybe one division of the company doesn't talk to another division?

 

[Pirate]

That's not good about them discontinuing that film, I'm shooting it in my Fuji 6x9!

 

[oftheherd]

Welcome to the forums lovetodraw. Look forward to seeing some of your 6x7 shots.

Sad news indeed about any film being discontinued. Looks like it's time to visit my local store and buy up their suppy (if they still have it).

 

[Jamie123]

As a short term solution I strongly suggest switching to Kodak emulsions. Their neg films are much nicer than Fuji's anyways.

No one knows what will happen with the market for film in the long run. Fuji's new GF670W, like the GF670, is a limited edition production run so I think this isn't necessarily a sign of any kind of long term commitment to film.

 

[lovetodraw]

I will post some in the next few weeks. I have to figure out how to post them in this forum. Thanks for the reply and good luck finding some of the supply.

 

[HHPhoto]

However, this morning morning I came to find out that Fuji Film has discontinued 160S and 160C films in the 120 format.

The programme was consolidated: New name for the Pro 160S: Pro 160 NS.
This film is now available (at least in Europe 😉).
So Pro 160 S is alive, but with new name Pro 160 NS.

There was an official statement about new (name) Pro 160 NS in Japan (look at japanexposures com).

Pro 400 H is also available without problems in Europe. I have never seen a discontuniation announcement for this film.

Cheers, Jan

 

[Pirate]

And I just moved from Germany to the US.....

 

[Jani_from_Finland]

Any replacement out there for Neopan 400 in 120? or should i just try to stock up on the overly expensive Tri-X?

 

[Mablo]

Jani, Neopan 400 in 120 is dead and buried. No replacement in the pipeline from Fuji I'm afraid. I personally think that Fuji will be completely out of film business before long.

 

[atlcruiser]

I feel your pain! I switched over to all kodak not long ago. I figure it ill be aorund a while

 

[Paddy C]

Fuji makes/made great film in all types IMO. But I won't be buying anymore of it once what I have is used up.

I really like Kodak for colour and will either buy Kodak b&w or Ilford down the road.

I agree with Mablo and can't see Fuji being in the film business for long. I'm not even sure why they're still in it.

 

[mgilbuena]

What of the new Fuji folding rangefinder that's about to come out? Are the film and camera divisions separate Fuji entities, or do you believe their business strategy is to completely rely on other vendors for 120 film?

 

[Tim Gray]

Are the film and camera divisions separate Fuji entities, or do you believe their business strategy is to completely rely on other vendors for 120 film?

I'm sure they are pretty autonomous. If they can't make money making film, but they can by making film cameras (or vice versa), then why not?

 

[venchka]

Kodak's new Portra 160 & Portra 400 should satisfy everyone's needs for 120 film for quite awhile. Combined with Ektar 100, a person could have a lot of fun.
Shoot 120. Lots of it.