Interesting news about Fujicolor Pro

[benjiboy]

It's a shame to see 160s go, but I always use Portra 160nc, that stuff is just excellent.

160s is only going in 35mm and as you write Kodak Portra 160NC is a very fine portrait film, but unfortunately Kodak don't make anything like Fuji Reala that's sharp , produces saturated colour, and accurate skin tones at the same time, and don't tell me Ektar because although its a wonderful film, is sharp , saturated and fine grained, even Kodak don't recommend it for portraits.

[Tim Gray]

160s is only going in 35mm and as you write Kodak Portra 160NC is a very fine portrait film, but unfortunately Kodak don't make anything like Fuji Reala that's sharp , produces saturated colour, and accurate skin tones at the same time, and don't tell me Ektar because although its a wonderful film, is sharp , saturated and fine grained, even Kodak don't recommend it for portraits.

What about 160VC? I find it sharp, saturated, and great skin tones. But I guess it's lacking in one of those departments for you.

While I do find Ektar gives pretty good skin tones, I tend not to use it for people pictures for other reasons.

[perkeleellinen]

It would seem to me that for 35mm users who are lovers of Reala and Pro 160 S it would be a good time to get some M/F gear.

I did seriously consider this. What's making me hesitant is the future of RA4 paper - without it I won't shoot colour.

As for Reala replacements: I thought I'd try 160VC, Superia 200 and maybe Gold 200.

[benjiboy]

What about 160VC? I find it sharp, saturated, and great skin tones. But I guess it's lacking in one of those departments for you.

While I do find Ektar gives pretty good skin tones, I tend not to use it for people pictures for other reasons.

I like Kodak 160 VC Tim but I find that even though it is more saturated than 160NC and has more contrast it still has the same pastel colour pallet, I find Reala unique in that it gives punchy colour and gentle skin tones at the same time.

[Tim Gray]

I like Kodak 160 VC Tim but I find that even though it is more saturated than 160NC and has more contrast it still has the same pastel colour pallet, I find Reala unique in that it gives punchy colour and gentle skin tones at the same time.

Ahh makes sense.

[Brandon D.]

I don't shoot a lot of color. But, I just found out about Fuji 160C at my lab today. It was a bit shocking. I just started using the film, and I'll be getting my first rolls back from the lab on Wednesday.

Why, Photography Gods?! WHY?!

[2F/2F]

Why, Photography Gods?! WHY?!

Because you mere mortals stopped paying us tribute!!! You want film, then SHOW US THE MONEY!!!

[marylandphoto]

Do we have a final word on 800Z? There seems to be variable stock in different places.

[RobertV]

800Z for:
Germany and BeNeLux:

Discontinued in all formats.

[perkeleellinen]

Robert, do you know the news on Reala for Germany & the Benelux?