dmr
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I just heard through the rumor mill that our local "real" photo shop is no longer stocking the Fuji 1600 (edit: the color stuff, Superia), telling people that it's been discontinued. (I have only heard this second hand.)
My response was that I think it's total bovine doodoo. Fujifilm's web site still lists it and doesn't give any end-of-life notice. B&H lists both single rolls (US$4.99) and 20-packs in stock.
Has anybody else heard this? (If not, please don't spread it, it's hearsay and I question its validity!) I said I would ask people who will know, and I am.
My response was that I think it's total bovine doodoo. Fujifilm's web site still lists it and doesn't give any end-of-life notice. B&H lists both single rolls (US$4.99) and 20-packs in stock.
Has anybody else heard this? (If not, please don't spread it, it's hearsay and I question its validity!) I said I would ask people who will know, and I am.
zuikologist
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Fuji Superia G Plus 1600 is still listed here too. Seems like a premature death for this film?
Graham Line
Well-known
Lots of places seem to say "discontinued" when they really mean "we don't sell enough to stock it so we aren't ordering any more."
dmr
Registered Abuser
Thanks for the responses, gang.
Conclusion: Caca!I think the reason they don't sell enough of it, or any film, is that they refuse to be competitive on film prices! I even told them so last week. I bought a Manfrotto monopod (at another branch, same outfit) and I told the guy that I would give them more business if they would just be a bit more realistic with film prices. He said "those are the going prices" or some such drek. Why should I pay $4 for a roll of Fuji 200 when I can get the same thing at Target' (or {_gag_} Wally World) for less than $2?
Oh well, so it goes ...