News from Kodak Alaris and Fujifilm

[davidnewtonguitars]

I shot PlusX back in the day, replaced by FP4+. I don't think I would switch back to PlusX unless it was worlds better, and near the same cost as FP4+. I don't expect either of those selling points, but I would surely give it a fair trial.

 

[HHPhoto]

Thanks Jan. It would be nice if they get around to re-releasing Plus-X (personally I'd rather Panatomic-X but I think that's too small a market, having in the meanwhile become used to FP4+ and APX100 as Plus-X replacements).

You are welcome, Lynn.
Well, Plus-X:
I've found Adox CHS 100 II to be an excellent replacement for Plus X. It is even better because of better sharpness and higher resolution compared to Plus X. And CHS 100 II can also be reversal developed with oustanding results.

I think we will have good and exciting times with several new products in the coming years of the film revival.

Cheers, Jan

 

[Beemermark]

I'm still shooting Plus-X. Last year I found an unopened 100 ft can in the attic. Long expired and subjected to 140F temperatures. I think was up there when moved into this house nine years before finding in a box of darkroom stuff. Amazingly still good.

I wish they would bring back Panatomic-X, I loved that stuff.

 

[Steve M.]

Fuji has a questionable track record when it comes to supporting their own films, especially B&W films, so don't put all your eggs in their basket. Kodak on the other hand can be trusted, and they make Tri-X and T Max. That's all I would ever need.

 

[littleearth]

I'd rather support Ilford and Kodak when it comes to B&W films.
I still hope that Fuji brings back Superia 200 and Reala 100 one day.
Fujifilm is finally marketing their films and rumour has it that they are up to something ! https://www.ishootfujifilm.com/

 

[xayraa33]

Plus-X or Verichrome Pan, but honestly I don't remember how those differed from each other.

Verichrome had a wider latitude because it was more likely to be used with simple box cameras and their limited control over shutter speeds and lens aperture setting.

The stuff would last for years unexposed or exposed in cameras without fogging, as befits an amateur specific film, where one roll of film might last four years in a Brownie camera whose owner made three exposures a year.

 

[teddy]

Bring back Plus-X, Acros 100 or Neopan SS at least.
The doom sayers can't help themselves. Even a little bit.

 

[jawarden]

Fujifilm's new marketing effort is a good step. Now if they would just stop discontinuing films. Not sure what films Kodak is considering reviving. Haven't heard much about the new Ektachrome since it's roll out. Has everyone now shot their one roll out of curiosity and gone back to whatever they were shooting before?

I prefer the new Ektachrome to Fuji products and when 120 comes out I'll stock up on that instead of Provia.

 

[jawarden]

Hi,

first a short disclaimer:
This post is only for friendly film shooters who are really interested in the ongoing use of this medium. This post is not for the doom-and-gloom preachers...😀.

Man how I would love to have Plus-X again. Fingers crossed. This is a great time to be a film shooter.

 

[markjwyatt]

I'd rather support Ilford and Kodak when it comes to B&W films.
I still hope that Fuji brings back Superia 200 and Reala 100 one day.
Fujifilm is finally marketing their films and rumour has it that they are up to something ! https://www.ishootfujifilm.com/

Since I restarted film last year (and mainly black and white), I have been trying a few different film types. Back in the day I mainly shot Plus-X and FP4 and VPS for color. Today I like Adox Silvermax, but do not see steady availability for it (hope that changes), plus it is only available in 35mm (ok most of the time). FP4 is still nice. I just loaded my first roll of Tri-X in decades, so we will see what comes of it. I am still not sure what I will do longer term, but it has been fun.

For color, I have shot a few rolls of Superia XTRA 400 recently, mainly as test rolls, but I actually like it. It has nice colors, good latitude, good speed, and fine grain. My general plan is to use digital for color, but occasionally film is fun for color.

 

[ChipMcD]

I shot PlusX back in the day, replaced by FP4+. I don't think I would switch back to PlusX unless it was worlds better, and near the same cost as FP4+. I don't expect either of those selling points, but I would surely give it a fair trial.

I agree on this. I shot a lot of Plus X when dinosaurs walked the earth. I shoot a lot of FP4+ now and like what I see from the FP4+ much better.

 

[maigo]

Thanks for the info OP. I am satisfied to see the continued manufacturer support and broadening product offers from Kodak and, hopefully, Fuji.
I would like to see more format support - 127, 126 and APS-C. Or at least have the manufacturers sell cut film stock on those sizes to repackagers.

I wonder when the last new film was released by Ilford - must be more than 5 years ago.

 

[HHPhoto]

Thanks for the info OP. I am satisfied to see the continued manufacturer support and broadening product offers from Kodak and, hopefully, Fuji.

You are welcome.

I would like to see more format support - 127, 126 and APS-C.

Oh, these are really tiny "niche in the niche in the niche of a niche" products. Too low demand for the bigger manufacturers.
Perhaps possible for Film Ferrania in the future (at least 127 and 126), as they have some of the needed converting machinery.

I wonder when the last new film was released by Ilford - must be more than 5 years ago.

That was Kentmere 100 and 400. In 2007, if I remember right. I don't expect new emulsions from Ilford, as they have a really complete film line without any significant gaps.

Cheers, Jan

 

[Noserider]

Nice to see more people getting on the Plus-X revival. If we keep talking about it maybe they will listen.
Wide latitude not T-grain 'the best of the traditional Kodak Look' emulsion in a 125 or 100 speed in 35mm, 120 and 4x5. Make it responsive to traditional B&W developers *not just XTOL* and sell it cheaper in 100 ft rolls. Oh and if they price it at less than 3.00 a roll they will sell 2x as much as they think

 

[gb hill]

I’d love to see PlusX make a comeback. Kudos to Kodak for looking after film shooters.

 

[markjwyatt]

Quote:
Originally Posted by maigo View Post
I wonder when the last new film was released by Ilford - must be more than 5 years ago.

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That was Kentmere 100 and 400. In 2007, if I remember right. I don't expect new emulsions from Ilford, as they have a really complete film line without any significant gaps.

Cheers, Jan

How about Adox Silvermax in ~2012?

 

[HHPhoto]

Quote:
Originally Posted by maigo View Post
I wonder when the last new film was released by Ilford - must be more than 5 years ago.

How about Adox Silvermax in ~2012?

??
We are talking about Ilford emulsions. Adox Silvermax has absolutely nothing to do at all with Ilford.

Cheers, Jan

 

[HHPhoto]

Nice to see more people getting on the Plus-X revival. If we keep talking about it maybe they will listen.

Then you should contact them directly. I doubt that any leading Kodak staff is reading in such a small forum like ours here.

Wide latitude not T-grain .....

From a technical point of view TMX and TMY-2 both have much better latitude and dynamic range compared to Plus-X. That is because of their linear characteristic curve. You have the information in the highlights, but you have use burning more often when you print to make the details visible.

Cheers, Jan

 

[markjwyatt]

??
We are talking about Ilford emulsions. Adox Silvermax has absolutely nothing to do at all with Ilford.

Cheers, Jan

Oops, missed that qualifier...

 

[Mackinaw]

I agree on this. I shot a lot of Plus X when dinosaurs walked the earth. I shoot a lot of FP4+ now and like what I see from the FP4+ much better.

Yeah, but I bet if Kodak did reintroduce Plus-X, you'd try it.

Jim B.