Keith (M) Posted January 31, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 31, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Fujifilm to drop most 35mm film stock While there has been no formal announcement, the latest price list from Fujifilm Australia indicates that most of its 35mm film stock, including Velvia, Provia and Superia, will be discontinued in 2017, with manufacture possibly ending as soon as March this year. Film shooters may need to stock up! While medium format film is retained, 35mm roll film products to be discontinued are: – Superia 200; – Superia 400; – Superior Xtra 400; – Provia; – Velvia 50; – Velvia 100. ProCounter has asked Fujifilm Australia for a clarification, but it has declined the invitation. (See its response below.) However, an email from a Fujifilm help desk rep reprinted on a film users’ Facebook site confirms cessation of manufacture of the emulsions. A Fujifilm customer asks for clarification regarding whether the discontinuation is just in Australia or global. The response is: The film products you have listed are being discontinued by Fujifilm Tokyo (our emphasis); production of the listed film is ceasing by March 2017 and I can confirm that the list in your email is correct. Fujifilm Australia already have our final stock order in with Japan. At this time we have plenty of stock of some of these film products, and for others we have orders with Japan for rather large quantities, more than we currently have backorders for from retailers. With that said, it’s only early-mid January and we do expect to receive more orders, so this situation could change depending on any demand increases. He goes on to say that Fujifil Velvia 50 may encounter early supply problems and adds: The 35mm film rolls that we distribute in Australia that aren’t part of the discontinuation are: – 70320 PRO 400 H; – 190526 SUPERIA 1600; – 190221 Neopan ACROS 100. My bold/underline. A global situation, not just Oz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fotomas Posted January 31, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 31, 2017 That's a nasty shock. All my favorite stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted February 1, 2017 Share #3 Posted February 1, 2017 I don't use much Fuji, I have never liked their slightly green colour cast, but this is a blow to all photographers. The only good I can see coming out of it is that it will help boost Kodak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted February 1, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 1, 2017 I suspect Kodak may have seen Fuji moving in this direction, which could make Kodak's re-entry into slide film more attractive, with less competition for the remaining market. Also, Fuji is quite diversified, making low-volume film production unattractive. Kodak Alaris seems interested in making lower volume production more profitable. I hope Kodak succeeds with Ektachrome (and even Kodachrome). While I've used some Fuji, my heart is still with the yellow box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted February 1, 2017 Share #5 Posted February 1, 2017 I love Fuji and think this is terrible. I need a new freezer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted February 1, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 1, 2017 Never a big Fuji fan, and don't really understand what has occurred there considering their big success with instamax. I suppose they couldn't rationalize their cost structure to the volume sold. Kodak perhaps has. Hope so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop van Heijgen Posted February 1, 2017 Share #7 Posted February 1, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) 'Agfa Precisa' is also made by Fuji... It is quite possible that Fuji at a certain moment will reintroduce slide film as Kodak will do with Ektachrome. The market is still limitated for slide film...But there is a certain market... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted February 1, 2017 Share #8 Posted February 1, 2017 I suspect Kodak may have seen Fuji moving in this direction, which could make Kodak's re-entry into slide film more attractive, with less competition for the remaining market. If it does turn out to be true, it is interesting the lack of overlap (and competition). Kodak's announcement about reintroducing Ektachrome was for 135 format only, the part of the market that Fujifilm are apparently now deserting. I'm not a big Fuji user but will still be uncomfortable if the immediate future of colour film (at least in 135 size) remains mostly in the hands of one major manufacturer (Kodak). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted February 1, 2017 Share #9 Posted February 1, 2017 I've been considering quitting using colour print film for a while, this has strengthened my resolve. I have 4 rolls of 35mm and 2 rolls of 120 colour print film, plus enough chemistry to process them. I think once I have shot them I'll stick exclusively to black and white. I will probably use some slide film though, I have 2 rolls of Velvia and will grab some Ektachrome as soon as it is released. I guess I should probably grab some rolls of Velvia to keep me going until Ektachrome does hit stores. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted February 1, 2017 Share #10 Posted February 1, 2017 Time to stash up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjans Posted February 1, 2017 Share #11 Posted February 1, 2017 'Agfa Precisa' is also made by Fuji... And also AgfaPhoto Vista Plus (color negative) is made by Fuji. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted February 1, 2017 And also AgfaPhoto Vista Plus (color negative) is made by Fuji. There are thirteen of those residing in my freezer bottom drawer... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop van Heijgen Posted February 1, 2017 Share #13 Posted February 1, 2017 Fuji Europe in Germany gives no any information about stopping production of film... It is only for Australia. https://www.fujifilm.eu/eu/products/...otography/film Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 1, 2017 Share #14 Posted February 1, 2017 Fuji is a highly diversified enterprise with products in many markets other than photography. I consider Fuji as I would a mutual fund. They are smart and public enthusiasm for its film is secondary to its market smarts. In simple terms they do not care. Got it? Kodak's announcement of getting back into reversal (slide film) is repeating its poor business decisions that might make news and waves within the board of directors, but will fail miserably as it has under the same board-paradigm of bad advise that moves money within the board to their profit then drops the enterprise off the end of the earth. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted February 1, 2017 Share #15 Posted February 1, 2017 Fuji Europe in Germany gives no any information about stopping production of film... It is only for Australia. https://www.fujifilm.eu/eu/products/...otography/film The page is totally outdated. It still displays the long-gone FP-100c. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop van Heijgen Posted February 1, 2017 Share #16 Posted February 1, 2017 The page is totally outdated. It still displays the long-gone FP-100c. The Japan Fuji page: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/films/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 1, 2017 Share #17 Posted February 1, 2017 If this is true why aren't Fuji making an official announcement and why did they decline to comment on their own comment? Something odd about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 1, 2017 Share #18 Posted February 1, 2017 If this is true why aren't Fuji making an official announcement and why did they decline to comment on their own comment? Something odd about that. Nothing odd considering their stock market smarts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumolux Posted February 2, 2017 Share #19 Posted February 2, 2017 Time to stash up. Not at the prices being asked right now...I refuse to pay such ridiculous, and cynical high rates. XXXew them! Better to buy Ferrania and Ektachome. Let's keep our fingers crossed that these new films will be really good! Then buy in bulk.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted February 2, 2017 Share #20 Posted February 2, 2017 Calumet UK have Provia 100 rolls for £9 each. Doesn't look extortionate to me, all things considered, and I wonder if Ektachrome could match it. I just bought 50 rolls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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