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gopher
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Kodak Retires KODACHROME Film
Newer KODAK Films are the Preferred Choice for Today’s Photographers
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 22 – Eastman Kodak Company announced today that it will retire KODACHROME Color Film this year, concluding its 74-year run as a photography icon.
For the complete press release go here...
http://www.insideanalogphoto.com/inside-analog-photo-kodak-retires-kodachrome/205
NOW.... Lets talk about this.
With GREAT color neg films does this really matter to YOU ???
What about the other chrome films ??
Why are you shooting chrome anyway ???
I look forward your response on this topic.
There will be MANY radio interviews in the following days talking about this very topic.
Thanks
Scott Sheppard
Inside Analog Photo
http://www.insideanalogphoto.com
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lion
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I will reply here, the thread on the other site fell apart pretty fast. I never did like Kodachrome. I didn't like the contrast on the stuff, and it made all my images look old. Old like my grandpa shot the images. For chrome I love Kodak E100 series mostly G if I can get it. I shoot velvia too but it seems to love greens, so I mix it up if I am shooting landscapes. If I am shooting cars or architecture I usually go to Kodak E100G. I also really like how I can push E200 up to 800. It looks fantastic too. It is my all around chrome that I have in my bag all the time. I have been shooting the Ektar more and more and like it a lot. I am trying to find the time to print it in the darkroom for a comparison to my hybrid work flow with chrome.
Love your podcasts Scott, Keep them coming. I know I can find updates on iTunes.
D.
My website: Colorado Photographer: Lofgreenimages.com
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lynx
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I haven't shot Kodachrome in probably 15-20 years. When Velvia came out, I switched over to that, and am finishing up my rolls from the freezer. Lately, I've been using Provia (esp. for 4x5) and will probably be using Ektar 100 (or something like it) for a good portion of my 35/120 work going forward. There is nothing like looking directly at a good chrome though!
That said, I'm buying a few rolls of K64 for "old times sake", just to refresh the memory banks. It's sad to see it go, but it's probably time.
Rick
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pachyderm
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I'm sad to see it go away ... just one more choice for film photographers. However, like the others here, I haven't used it in many years - I'm pretty well stuck on Velvia (and the occasional Provia). I've got my Nikon F6 with me at work today, so I'll go out and shoot a few frames after work in response to this sad news.
Robert M. Teague---------------------------------------------
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"Fujifilm remains true to its heritage and to the acknowledged superior image quality delivered by professional photographic film products." -- Fuji Press Release An old Hasidic story says we should wear a coat with two pockets in order to receive God's message. In one pocket, the message is: "You are nothing but one of billions of grains of sand in the universe." In the other, the message is: "I made the universe just for you."
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pachyderm
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| Here is a good article on this subject: http://www.poststar.com/articles/2009/06/22/ap/business/d98vtgjg1.txt One of my favorite quotes from the article: "Photojournalist Steve McCurry's widely recognized portrait of an Afghan refugee girl, shot on Kodachrome, appeared on the cover of National Geographic in 1985. At Kodak's request, McCurry will shoot one of the last rolls of Kodachrome film and donate the images to the George Eastman House museum, which honors the company's founder, in Rochester"
Robert M. Teague---------------------------------------------
Website: www.visionlandscapes.com
Blog: visionlandscapes.spaces.live.com
"Fujifilm remains true to its heritage and to the acknowledged superior image quality delivered by professional photographic film products." -- Fuji Press Release An old Hasidic story says we should wear a coat with two pockets in order to receive God's message. In one pocket, the message is: "You are nothing but one of billions of grains of sand in the universe." In the other, the message is: "I made the universe just for you."
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lion
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roteague (6/22/2009)
Here is a good article on this subject:
http://www.poststar.com/articles/2009/06/22/ap/business/d98vtgjg1.txt
One of my favorite quotes from the article:
"Photojournalist Steve McCurry's widely recognized portrait of an Afghan refugee girl, shot on Kodachrome, appeared on the cover of National Geographic in 1985. At Kodak's request, McCurry will shoot one of the last rolls of Kodachrome film and donate the images to the George Eastman House museum, which honors the company's founder, in Rochester"
McCurry has done some remarkable work in his career. It is most fitting that he should have the opportunity to make this contribution to the history of one of Kodak's most celebrated films.
I suppose I should get around to shooting my last rolls of KM25 that I have stashed in my freezer. I, for one, will miss it.
Regards,
Tom
Tom, on Point Pelee, Canada
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| Well, it's a sad day for me. I don't remember any other film impressing me the same way, including my current favorites. I still recall trying out a roll of Kodachrome 25 back in the seventies, projecting it onto a screen, and seeing that, at least to my taste, Ektachrome couldn't touch it. But since I was into prints I never used it much, always thinking I would get back around to it someday. Tough to watch it slip away. John
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My unfortunate commentary on this subject is with an image, check out the member's gallery here and the last page of the July 2009 issue of Creative Image Maker magazine.
John 8:12
Follow the Light
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PhotoBob
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