Here's the film, paper, and chemicals section at Yodobashi Camera's head store in Shinjuku, Tokyo. You can see a larger version of each photo by clicking on it (can check out more closely what's on the shelves and prices etc.). Enjoy 
Rayt
Nonplayer Character
I used to pick up a few hundred rolls of Neopan 400 whenever I am in Tokyo and this Yodobashi at Shinjuku is usually my first stop, however with 95 Yen to the dollar it is cheaper to buy mail order from B&H and Freestyle even shipped UPS all the way to Hong Kong! I don't understand this but an Ebony 4x5 is nearly half the money from Badger Graphic compared to buying from this Yodobashi which is not too far from where they make it.
Totally agree on the pricing, Ray. When it comes to any type of non-mainstream camera, Yodobashi is expensive (they charge the RRP). For example, they sell the Zeiss Ikon for 160,500 yen, whereas most discount shops sell it for around 115,000 yen.
While the 10% point bonus system helps, film isn't that cheap either. Still, its pretty cool to be able to see all this stuff in person and buy what you want there and then.
While the 10% point bonus system helps, film isn't that cheap either. Still, its pretty cool to be able to see all this stuff in person and buy what you want there and then.
amateriat
We're all light!
Aieee...!
After looking at those photos, I would go to B & H tomorrow morning and immolate myself, but it's Succos right now, so I would have no audience. Aye, the pain...
- Barrett
After looking at those photos, I would go to B & H tomorrow morning and immolate myself, but it's Succos right now, so I would have no audience. Aye, the pain...
- Barrett
Vincent.G
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I think I need to give my friend in Tokyo a call. Perhaps asking him to ship it to me could be more affordable than flying all the way there to get them.
runny
Established
You can order Japanese market film directly from the shop at www.japanexposures.com. I have used them before and find them excellent. Lucky me now goes to Japan twice a month, so I shop in person. Trouble is I buy faster than I use. Time to kick the habit for a while.
David
David
TWoK
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Kabuki-chou is possibly the most legitimate red light district in the world. It even has a McDonald's in the center. After reading about it I was totally disappointed. I wouldn't even call it a red light district anymore.
TWoK
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The only really amazing Japanese market only film I've used is Fortia SP. N-1600 is the exact same film as S-1600 everywhere else in the world.
TWoK
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B&H does and their prices are a lot lower
!TWoK
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Most of the camera stores here in Okinawa have ditched the film fridges and look to be phasing out as much as possible.
Tuolumne
Veteran
Fortia SP is available from Japan Exposures, when it's available.
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The Fujifilm rep I spoke to at PIE 2009 (Japan's equivalent to Photokina in Europe) told me Fortia SP was discontinued and there were no plans to bring it back.
A shame really, as I'd like to try shooting with it again.
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TWoK
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It is indeed discontinued, so no one will be getting any more of it. I have 3 rolls of 120 left and about 10 of 35mm. I assumed there wouldn't be anymore after Spring 2009 came and passed without word. Fuji released Fortia in 2005 and Fortia SP in 2007. Jon, I'll be happy to bring you a roll or two the next time I'm in Tokyo.
Japan exposures can only get what's available. What other Japan only films are there that are worth shooting?
Thanks. Much appreciated!
maddoc
... likes film again.
AFAIK Neopan SS is only available in Japan.
TWoK
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I didn't know TREBI 100C was Japan exclusive, but it's nothing special. Here is Fuji's on rake on it translated with google translate:
Taken from here: http://fujifilm.jp/personal/film/reversal/index.html
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TWoK
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Nope, I just got some from B&H a few months ago: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/18657-GREY/Fujifilm__Neopan_100_135_36_Professional_Black.html
TWoK
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Sorry, something is screwy with B&H's site. Check the bottom of this link:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=neopan&N=0&InitialSearch=yes
What I received is Neopan SS, not ACROS, but I don't even know the what the difference between their results are
. Too many minor differences in film. I know what i like and I try new films when I get them for free or cheap!