Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim, I agree with your idea of using film. I shoot some almost every day. However, Kodak is not the world. Like many large companies they are not interested in a business if it does not have a large and growing ROI. It doesn't mean that a smaller company would not love to have the profits from much smaller runs. Rumors are rampant that Fuji is introducing three or four new/revised emulsions by Photokina. So, shoot film, but possibly support a smaller manufacturer that will be around in five to ten years. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+dorysrus=mindspring.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+dorysrus=mindspring.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jim Shulman Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 7:46 PM To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: RE: [Leica] First They Starve Your Leicina, then.... It's really two issues: one, volume is dropping and two, it will require $$$ to retool film production and processing for the new technology. I also read that one West Coast film lab is shuttering because of the changes in Kodak's b/w reversal films--the new bleaches are far too caustic for the current machinery. An investment in new processing equipment wouldn't make sense for the volume. This is a harbinger for 35mm film, folks! Imagine in five years when we hear that "Kodak discontinues all production of E-6 film, due to declining demand and new environmental regulations." ************************************* First they took away regular 8 movie film; but I said nothing, because I had not shot 8mm since the 1970s. Then they took away Super 8 movie film; but I said nothing, because I only shoot video these days. Then they discontinued slide projectors; but I said nothing, because I only scan film and then show the images with PowerPoint. Then they discontinued slide film; but I said nothing, because I use my digital camera for most color shots. Then they eliminated black and white negative film; but then it was too late. Use it or lose it! Jim Shulman Bryn Mawr, PA -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Powell Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 8:23 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] First They Starve Your Leicina, then.... On Jul 29, 2004, at 7:15 PM, Jim Shulman wrote: > Kodak discontinues Ektachrome Movie Film > By <http://www.kodak.com> Kodak, June 2004. This isn't a digital issue so much as their newest generation color films have been successful, right? Better color, better high-speed use, etc. MP _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information