Skiff
Well-known
The following:
- Fujicolor C200 135-36
- Superia X-Tra 400 135-36
- Pro 400H 135-36 and 120
- Velvia 50 135-36 and 120
- Velvia 100 135-36, 120, 4x5", 8x10"
- Provia 100F 135-36, 120, 4x5", 8x10".
That is probably the "core" programme which is available worldwide.
But there are additional regional offerings in certain markets. For example North America: Just in summer last year complete new 3-packs of C200 and X-Tra 400 135-36 have been introduced. Printing on it in English only afaik, so not intented for global distribution, but regional distribution.
Then there are still Japanese offerings: Fujicolor Industrial 100, Pro 160NS 120, Velvia 50 in 4x5".
Pro 160 NS by the way has always been available also here in Europe without interruption for years. And it still is. Always fresh stock. Officially offered by Fujifilm Europe.
These regional differences are probably due to significant regional demand differences. Certain markets work quite different. I know from several distributors that the demand for ISO 400 film is much higher in the US than in Europe. In Europe ISO 100 and 160/200 films have higher market share.
SUCs have always been more popular in the US compared to other markets, for example.
ptpdprinter
Veteran
These are the films currently available in the US. So Fuji has pledged no more discontinuations?
Skiff
Well-known
sepiareverb
genius and moron
This afternoon.
Ted Striker
Well-known
Fujifilm will never make such a pledge.
My guess: Velvia 100 is the next film to be axed.
Incredible, Fujifilm makes all of ONE negative film for 120 size. That is beyond pathetic.
Skiff
Well-known
Not correct. There is one on the global list. But two available fresh. Pro 160 NS is currently offered in the markets where demand for this film is.
Ted Striker
Well-known
Last time I was in Japan, 160 NS was nowhere to be found.
I guess there is no demand there.
HHPhoto
Well-known
Let's have a look at the 120 format color films from Kodak and Fuji:
Kodak:
- Ektar
- Portra 160
- Portra 400
- Portra 800
= 4 films in total.
Fuji:
- Pro 160NS
- Pro 400H
- Velvia 50
- Velvia 100
- Provia 100F
= 5 films in total.
Fuji has won......
.Cheers, Jan
According to their website, Pro 160 NS is currently in stock at every Yodobashi Camera store.
https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001001219376/
The thing that puzzles me is that it's available in 120 but not 135...
Ted Striker
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Let's have a look at the 120 format color films from Kodak and Fuji:
Kodak:
- Ektar
- Portra 160
- Portra 400
- Portra 800
= 4 films in total.
Fuji:
- Pro 160NS
- Pro 400H
- Velvia 50
- Velvia 100
- Provia 100F
= 5 films in total.
Fuji has won......
Cheers, Jan
Color aesthetics aside, Kodak has a better color negative selection now that Fujfiilm has dumped their great emulsions into the crapper.
However, I never shoot Kodak film in 120 size so it's irrelevant to me.
Mooshoepork
Established
I was there last month and found it in literally every camera store that sells film.
Maybe some glasses are in order 😂
Ted Striker
Well-known
My eyes are fine thank you. I know what I am talking about and you have not the slightest clue about my experience. You are making a fool out of yourself with your unnecessary personal attacks.
Ste_S
Well-known
Interested in what markets 120 Fuji Pro 160 is available in. Not available here in the UK, AG Photographic have it listed as discontinued by Fujifilm.
https://www.ag-photographic.co.uk/fuji-pro-160ns-120-5-pack-963-p.asp
Luckily I'm quite happy now with Ektar, Portra, HP5 & FP4 in 120. Fuji's ups and downs don't bother me too much.
Edit - Pro 160 seems available in Japan, at least in Yodobashi
https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001001219376/
https://www.ag-photographic.co.uk/fuji-pro-160ns-120-5-pack-963-p.asp
Luckily I'm quite happy now with Ektar, Portra, HP5 & FP4 in 120. Fuji's ups and downs don't bother me too much.
Edit - Pro 160 seems available in Japan, at least in Yodobashi
https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001001219376/
Ted Striker
Well-known
One country isn't going to sustain 160 NS. Expect it to be discontinued soon.
Ste_S
Well-known
Interestingly Yodabashi rank their films by best selling, for 120 (Brownie film in japanese !) its
https://www.yodobashi.com/category/19055/34561/53216/ranking/
1. Fuji Velvia 100
2. Fuji Pro 400h
3. Fuji Provia 100
4. Fuji Velvia 50
5. Ilford Delta 100
6. Fuji Pro 160
7. Ilford XP2
8. Ilford HP5
9. Cinestill 800t
10. Kodak Tri-X
I guess the Japanese really miss Acros judging by the position of Delta 100, and Kodak don't seem to do so well in Japan
https://www.yodobashi.com/category/19055/34561/53216/ranking/
1. Fuji Velvia 100
2. Fuji Pro 400h
3. Fuji Provia 100
4. Fuji Velvia 50
5. Ilford Delta 100
6. Fuji Pro 160
7. Ilford XP2
8. Ilford HP5
9. Cinestill 800t
10. Kodak Tri-X
I guess the Japanese really miss Acros judging by the position of Delta 100, and Kodak don't seem to do so well in Japan
Ted Striker
Well-known
Kodak has very poor distribution in Japan and is also priced excessively high. I find that Ilford film is much easier to find and is priced in a sane manner.
ptpdprinter
Veteran
I don't know why people are complaining about prices. Fujicolor 200 and 400 XTRA are $2.99/roll at B&H. They are practically giving it away. Plenty of room for price increases to keep Fuji film viable. Fuji transparency film on the other hand...
brbo
Well-known
Interesting. If I had to guess the order I'd have placed Velvia 100 dead last.
B-9
Devin Bro
If someone had a stash of Neopan/Presto 1600 right now would be a good time to dump it. Looking at sold prices 14.50-20.00+ USD$$ a roll.
I got two in floating around and I am going to flip them for some Portra. Freestyle has rebates rocking right now on new Kodak films.
I prefer Kodak over Fuji these days. Pro160 was my jam for many years. Now I shoot Portra 160 and much prefer the skin tones. Have yet to try the new E100G or Ektar.
I got two in floating around and I am going to flip them for some Portra. Freestyle has rebates rocking right now on new Kodak films.
I prefer Kodak over Fuji these days. Pro160 was my jam for many years. Now I shoot Portra 160 and much prefer the skin tones. Have yet to try the new E100G or Ektar.
dourbalistar
Buy more film
Ted, since Kodak 120 is irrelevant to you, I'm curious what film you do shoot. Do Fujifilm's discontinuations stand to impact your film shooting? Honestly trying to understand the goal of your posts...