Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/02/28

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Subject: [Leica] Polaroid Type 55 update
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Wed Feb 28 13:00:06 2007
 
On 2/28/07 9:06 AM, "Lottermoser George" <imagist3@mac.com> typed:

> I wrote to Polaroid re: the rumor that 55 will be discontinued.
> Here's their response:
> ----------------------------------
> Subject
> Will 55 be discontinued?
> 
>   Discussion Thread
>   Response (SUE GAGNON)
> 02/27/2007 08:24 PM
> We are fine for 2007 and in 2008 we will re-assess because sales are
> dropping.
> 
> I wish I knew the answer myself after being here since 1967.
> 
> Keep checking in. I'll let you know what I know.
> 
> But in the meantime, if things do change, I can only suggest you
> explore other options to meet your long term photographic needs.
> --------------------------------------
> 
> Regards,
> George Lottermoser
> george@imagist.com
> 
> 
Some time ago there was a discussion of Fujifilm taking over production of
the stuff.



Mark Rabiner
8A/109s
New York, NY

markrabiner.com
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