Dont forget about 8-track, which has to be worse than casssettes. And certainly, the level of frustration felt by many photographers concerning this mornings grim news is understandable as well. If you missed this news, Fujifilm announced on January 14 that the company would discontinue Pro 400H in both 35mm and 120 formats. Pro 400H is just the latest of their films to be discontinued (though its worth noting that they have brought back Acros.) Winter Explorations with a Pentax LX and Kosmo Foto Mono Film, The Stunning Pinhole Portraits and Alternative Processes of Nicole Small, A Belated and Lukewarm Take on the Discontinuation of Fuji Pro 400H, https://i0.wp.com/casualphotophile.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fujifilm-fujicolor-pro-400h-2.jpg?fit=3000%2C1688&ssl=1, https://i0.wp.com/casualphotophile.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jeb-inge-photo-1.jpg?fit=96%2C78&ssl=1, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), https://i0.wp.com/casualphotophile.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/xpan-featured.jpg?fit=2400%2C1350&ssl=1, https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b344f7987fc70229c9e4702dd6bc3090?s=96&d=mm&r=g, https://i0.wp.com/casualphotophile.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/nikon-28ti-review-16.jpg?fit=2200%2C1238&ssl=1, https://i0.wp.com/casualphotophile.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/james-square.jpg?fit=96%2C96&ssl=1, https://i0.wp.com/casualphotophile.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Minolta-srt-303-09.jpg?fit=2400%2C1350&ssl=1, https://i0.wp.com/casualphotophile.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Allysse-Riordan.jpg?fit=96%2C64&ssl=1. For every film Fuji discontinues there have been multiple innovative digital cameras released. Copyright 2014-2020, F Stop Cameras LLC, All Rights Reserved. This film is beloved in the community, and with good reason. We want to be honest with you about what is possible and what isnt, what you can expect when transitioning to a new stock, and give you practical tips for getting through this not just painlessly, but with flying colors (wink). 35mm i would suggest fuji superia 400 and the fujicolor 200. they're pretty similar. But the truth is, it is all about delivering beautiful photos to your clients. Its just too yellow, orange and red and you can never really get the color cast out, no matter of the scanner or exposure. We do this, because we want to contribute something to the Analog Community, free for everyone to enjoy. The truth is, you cant cheat film and the lab processfolks have tried for years, and we have yet to see it happen. A password reset link will be sent to you by email. Viewed through the same prism, Fujifilm would appear to be on a downward trajectory. While they are the only company to offer a range of slide film, Fujis offerings pale in comparison to those from Kodak. I couldnt care less if Porta exists, but I cannot imagine finding a film as perfect as 400H was. And certainly, the level of frustration felt by many photographers concerning this mornings grim news is understandable as well. Professional-grade film stocks are manufactured very precisely and consistently so that results are rendered super similarly between batches and emulsions. He said that those who want to get PRO 400H look from Portra 400 should use a Noritsu scanner instead of a Frontier scanner.
Thankfully we can say more for Pro 400H. Whatever. When you master exposure on a new film stock and find the sweet spot for your look/style, you give the lab a better negative. This is the wrong approach: An unpopular opinion. Lets just hope Fuji brings it back, or therell be no more professional film shooting for me (and many others alike).
Is the knowledge you will get from testing an important investment in getting the long-term results you want? We get it! I love the first one especially with the boat. USA film shooters always liked Portra, but for some reason the rest of the world always prefered Pro 400H. Come and say hello, take a peek behind the scenes of the weddings and other photo sessions I shoot and don't miss any photos and videos I share. Reactions were quick and the takes quite hot, with one headline going so far as to call the loss of Pro 400H is a giant step towards the grave for the film industry. Contrary to what the article implies I dont think film manufacturing is a large part of Kodaks business these days, only around 10% if I remember correctly, but they do understand that they technology that they do have was built on/comes from chemical imaging, they understand that a lot of artists rely on their products to make a living working in the way that they like to. 400H was a great film. To change your privacy setting, e.g. > But I do think were hyping something in death that we never really hyped while it was alive.
With the announcement of the discontinuation of Fujis Pro 400H color negative film in 135 and 120 formats today, an angry group of photographers online can be observed, rambling through forums and social media with virtual pitchforks and torches, crying out to never again patronize Fuji, or simply, to F*ck Fuji. If you enjoy our online articles, this might interest you: We provide these articles free of any charge. Was able to order 10 fresh rolls from them last week when they were posting it in the mail. I have a hard time supporting them these days. WHAT IF I BUILT MY COLOR PROFILE USING FUJI 400H?
Kodak Portra 800 is a film stock that is being used by Fuji 400H users when the light is low and when they need higher speed film. Its the same thing with all the cameras that are perfectly fine but cost way more than they should because certain circles are obsessed with them people see photos they like, those photos are on portra with an rb, and so they buy those two things with the assumption that will give them artistic talent.
New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. So if youre someone whose world came crashing down when they heard the news about Pro 400H, take heed that badgering Fuji with your complaints may well pay off. Its also important to remember that your film choice is just one variable of shootingother choices you make influence the look of your final photos. And you should definitely do that with the other stocks you're testing. Superia latitude isn't as good as 400h tho, so portra 400 is another alternative and some labs can colour correct your portra to be more cool toned and like 400h. They mention that Kodak Portra 400 and Kodak Portra 800 are the strongest film stock options. Do NOT underestimate this step. The first is how you expose your filmit may very well be the number one influencer of a final film image. The data sheets even list the same number of LP/mm I think. I was wondering what some of you think the best alternative would be? Portra 800 is actually a stock that many Fuji shooters already turn to once the light gets low and they need a higher speed film. But it doesnt need to be reserved for only low light. This was a great film. Buoyed by a successful reemergence from bankruptcy and the revival of the film business, Kodak continues to trend upward. In a year of shooting film, Ive never seen c200 in stock. If visions of Acros are dancing across your head, you might be suffering from whiplash.
You can and communication throughout the process of switching films is key to your success. Nothing from Fuji compare to Ektar 100, Tmax 400, TriX, ProImage 100, The 2 only best Fuji are Velvia 50 and Neopan Acros, 2 films, yes very good, how many have only think with Fuji Film before, what about now ? Not sure why, but I just hadnt gotten around to it for a couple of days. Photographers will keep using them and we will be seeing more of 400H's beautiful color palette. Silvergrain Classics Pro 400H is/was my go-to for 120 though. Richard Photo Lab made a blog post about "How to Switch From Fuji 400H to a Different Film". That ship is sailing on Fuji Pro 400H. We use those preferences as a target for your scans, and the target itself doesnt really change because youre using a new stockit just changes one of the materials were aiming with. Does it mean taking off your artist hat and putting on your scientist hat? And if you tested the two scanners with your Fuji 400H and found you preferred the Frontier, the idea of switching might sound a little "iffy". Period. Photographers are looking for alternative film stocks to achieve a similar look of Fujifilm PRO 400H. The reason why it blends with Fuji 400H so well is it has a more neutral color base and tends to render less red tones than Portra 400. Enter the username or e-mail you used in your profile. Many thanks for your support.]. And I have covered Fujifilm PRO 400H and Kodak Portra 400 editing in this course. Kodak has no more chance to win this film challenge. Richard Photo Lab highlighted the features of each film stock. Well Chris, I get digital Johnnys of all ages staring at my Leicaflex SL cameras all the time: I carry a pair of Leicaflex SL bodies and 35/2-50/2-90/2.8 and a Gossen Lunalite meter as my inbuilt meters are defunct. I would always keep the better quality product over the cheaper one, though I know arguments can be made the other way. Thats why youve got to test for yourself. Just contact us when you place your order, and be sure to tell us the reason why you are testing both scanners. Imagine thinking Wow, well at least we still have Pro 400H. Its not the same degree of consolation, is it? However, doing this is not exactly free for us: We pay our editorial staff, have operating costs and need to keep our business running. granting or withdrawing consent, click here. Im not. The corpse was barely cold by the time they brought back Acros II in 2019. Press J to jump to the feed. The ones that give meaning to our lives. Give it at least three jobs to start really loving your scans (if it's sooner, then hooray!). Privacy Policy, Color Profile vs Color Pac (It's Probably Not What You Think! The other option they suggest is Kodak Portra 160.
The manufacturers just arent keeping up. Communicating your scan preferences precisely (especially as they relate to skin tones, because that is where we apply them first and foremost) is probably the most valuable thing you can do when sending in your new stock choices. Fujifilm is a much bigger beast than your typical film manufacturer, with priorities to match. They work great. As far as Fuji is saying, Pro 400H isnt going away from a lack of sales. Their mirror-less line of cameras trail blazed a path away from the homogeneously designed DSLR of decades past, and they should win some sort of Nobel prize for making quality digital medium format cameras (if not affordable, than at least) attainable. Because Portra 400 has a yellow base and if it is not rated properly the color of the skin may look way off for darker skins. Stephen Wood of Photovision Prints mentioned that Kodak Portra 400 would be the best alternative to Fujifilm PRO 400H at the moment. That flexibility can come in handy as you're figuring out exactly what you can do with a new stock. Speaking of testing, were doing our own in-depth testing now on different ways to shoot and process other stocks to see what steps will help get Kodak stocks looking closer to Fujifilm. But getting a head start trying out new stocks now means that you can seamlessly transition to shooting a new film fulltime once your stash runs dry. Seconding this, C200 is definitely my go to for 35mm. Its not the same degree of consolation, is it? They suggest photographers to test different photo stocks to find out what works best for them. There are still many film emulation presets and profiles out there. This was a big shock for many photographers including me. We wont pretend that you can carry on shooting as you always have and that the lab can magically make your photos look just like they did on Fuji 400H (as nice as that might be to hear in the moment). Not sure why superia 400 isn't further up here. See the news alert. Honestly mostly Id be worried about all the Portra shooters eating up my 400H supply. As far as conspiracy theories go thats a good one. Want more info? But you can experiment and evolve and be all the better for it. Fujifilm C200 has fine grain and it is a bit contrasty. All Film How To, Richard Photo Lab. The photos in this article are just great. It has many similarities like; the speed, the fine grain, and the natural color saturation. The lighting? It just wasnt hyped like Portra. But well trudge on, and hopefully one day a film will rise to challenge the monolithic hegemony of Kodak Portra. That being said, these are not your only optionsyou may find that Portra 160 is your new jam! I document the real moments - the achingly beautiful ones.
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