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Title: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: AJShepherd on January 15, 2021, 02:07:48 PM

Saw this in a few places but found an official source.

From the Discontinuation Notice linked from here (https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/business/professional-photography/film/pro-400h)

"FUJIFILM PRO 400H film is a unique product that is coated with a fourth layer – requiring specialized raw materials and
chemicals. As it has become increasingly difficult to procure the raw materials needed to produce PRO 400H, we regret to
inform you that after careful consideration, Fujifilm has made the difficult business decision to discontinue PRO 400H."

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: Sandeha Lynch on January 17, 2021, 08:42:34 PM

Thanks for the warning. I was able to pick up a five-pack from Bristol Cameras.

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: rattymouse on January 18, 2021, 04:36:02 PM

Ah, Fujifilm's great "commitment to film" strikes again. 

A pity really, 400H was a fantastic film.  Truly wonderful color. 

Does Fuji even make color negative film anymore?  I checked every last online source I could think of.  No 400H, no C200, no Superia film at all available anywhere.   I can't recall a more dismal time for stocking film.

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: Francois on January 18, 2021, 05:22:56 PM

Well, here they still list Fujifilm 200 and Superia Xtra 400.

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: Indofunk on January 18, 2021, 10:46:24 PM

Well. The only Fuji color negative film I'd even consider shooting ;D Seems inevitable though, eventually Fuji will pull out of the film market entirely  :-\

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: Francois on January 19, 2021, 01:51:09 PM

If they at least considered selling the recipe to another manufacturer...
I wouldn't mind buying the same film from Lucky instead.

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: Kai-san on January 19, 2021, 02:51:50 PM

Maybe it's safer to put our money on ORWO, they are talking of issuing a C41 film this or next year. I've never been a fan of the 400H, my fave Fuji film was the Reala Ace. But that is long gone.

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: Sandeha Lynch on January 19, 2021, 07:43:36 PM

Quote from: Sandeha Lynch on January 17, 2021, 08:42:34 PM

Thanks for the warning. I was able to pick up a five-pack from Bristol Cameras.

I was able to ORDER a five-pack, but several days later they claim they cannot supply me. Order cancelled.
Tw***.

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: Bryan on January 19, 2021, 09:13:15 PM

Don't worry, it'll be on eBay for $40/roll soon enough. 

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: Francois on January 19, 2021, 09:35:37 PM

I just checked locally and couldn't find any either...
Though if you don't mind importing from Canada, you can check out FilmPlus in Toronto. But I doubt that they still have any.
I checked Henry's, Beau Photo, Argentix.
Gosselin Photo still has it on their site but they don't ship overseas.

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: Sandeha Lynch on January 20, 2021, 07:40:33 PM

Quote from: Bryan on January 19, 2021, 09:13:15 PM

Don't worry, it'll be on eBay for $40/roll soon enough.

I still have 2 or 3 rolls of 120 in the fridge, but that will be it.

Title: Re: Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H
Post by: Francois on January 20, 2021, 09:28:00 PM

I guess I'm just gonna stick with my freezer full of re-branded superia and Kodak gold.