>>4349847Guess I was wrong:
"The production of Fujifilm films, including Superia Premium 400, has indeed seen some shifts over the years, particularly due to changes in the film market and Fujifilm's business strategies. Let's break down the situation for Superia Premium 400 specifically:
Manufacturing Location and Changes
Initial Production in Japan:
Original Manufacturing: Fujifilm Superia Premium 400 was initially produced in Japan, where Fujifilm had its primary film production facilities. These facilities were known for high-quality control and consistent film stock quality.
Shift in Production Strategies:
Globalization of Production: As Fujifilm adapted to the shrinking global film market, it began shifting some of its film production to different plants. This included moving certain production lines to China, where production costs were lower. Fujifilm also sourced some film stocks from Kodak’s facilities in the United States under private labeling agreements, where Fujifilm-branded film was essentially Kodak film in a Fujifilm package.
Superia Premium 400 Specifics:
Before Discontinuation: Prior to its discontinuation in 2021, Superia Premium 400 continued to be manufactured in Japan. Unlike some other film stocks, there wasn't a notable shift to other countries for its production, at least not officially documented.
Post-Revival Production (2022): When Fujifilm resumed production of Superia Premium 400, it was again produced in Japan. The return of this film was more about catering to the niche Japanese market, where maintaining the "Made in Japan" quality was important. There has been no significant change in the film’s formulation or manufacturing process since its revival, indicating that Fujifilm has aimed to preserve the characteristics that made Superia Premium 400 popular."
it's meant to be the same, so that's a good thing
