Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/24

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: LUGKodak versus Fuji: is that the issue?
From: Mickey Rosenthal <michelr@inter.net.il>
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:20:04 +0200

The Kodachrome processing in Switzerland seems to me outstanding.
The distance from Israel is an handicap. Anyhow, it isn't sold here in the country.
A year ago I bought some Kodachrome 25 films in London.
In general I use Provia and even that is difficult to buy here.
Mickey Rosenthal.

ray tai wrote:

> Can anyone comment on the quality of Kodachrome processing in Europe and Japan?
>
> Thanks, Ray
>
> Tina Manley wrote:
>
> > At 06:19 PM 4/23/00 -0700, you wrote:
> > >As I intensively go over old work and scan and print it into a new
> > >portfolio, my
> > >conclusion is the same. The Kodachrome stands out above all the rest in the
> > >images it produces digital or otherwise. Wish it still came in larger
> > >sizes and
> > >you could still get it in Professional. A Kodachrome comeback is in order and
> > >that is what I am expecting.
> > >Mark Rabiner
> >
> > What strikes me as I go over old work is how much is missing because it was
> > ruined by Qualex!!  I have a file full of "We are sorry, but due to a
> > processing error...."  letters.  Unless Kodak also enforces quality control
> > with their new labs, I will stick with Fuji that I can develop myself.  If
> > it is ruined, I only have myself to blame.  My track record is much better
> > than Qualex's!
> >
> > Tina
> >
> > Tina Manley, ASMP
> > http://www.tinamanley.com