Ektachrome update?

dave lackey

dave lackey

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Gosh, just looked at the calendar...:eek:

Has anyone heard of an update on the re-appearance of Ektachrome, since the last announcement in November?

I would like to do a project entirely on Velvia or maybe Provia but Ektachrome may work better but how long will we have to wait?:confused:
 
Dave: If you listen, the trick isn't starting from scratch per se, but adapting the formula to current EPA chem requirements AND more importantly, to small batch production. The first is a "Duh!" (or "Doh!"), but the 2nd is actually good news I think.
 
roscoetuff said:
Dave: If you listen, the trick isn't starting from scratch per se, but adapting the formula to current EPA chem requirements AND more importantly, to small batch production. The first is a "Duh!" (or "Doh!"), but the 2nd is actually good news I think.
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Makes sense!

For my part, I applaud Kodak for not only hanging in there but moving forward (or is it backward?) and I wish them all the best!

These are tough times, no doubt! Interesting, yes, frustrating, sometimes, but all in all, kudos to Kodak!:cool:
 
I'm really happy to see them reintroducing it. Hopefully they'll introduce it in 120
and sheets. Also hopefully they'll introduce the tree variations they made when it was discontinued. For those unfamiliar they made a neutral, a warm and saturated versions. The neutral was just that and an excellent technical or commercial film. The warm version was especially nice with skin tones and the saturated was a little more saturated but not as much as velvia and the contrast was very moderate compared to the excessively contrasty velvia.
 
I'm disappointed that there are no plans to produce Ektachrome in 120.

I really liked the warm version when Kodak offered it, as the light in my area tends to be on the cool side and I use an 81B filter much of the time. With the warmer film, I didn't need to use the filter.

- Murray
 
well they re-released P3200. i think that's a pretty good indication that kodak is serious about bringing back some 35mm film.

it seems possible that its release is tied to that stupid Super 8 cam.
 
If you want to shoot Ektachrome in 120 or 35 there is a guy on photrio who was unloading a lot of it. I purchased a bunch in 120 and it was still really nice. I sent my first roll to Dwaynes to factor my developing out of the equation. The same guy had a bunch of 35mm Ektachrome film and I bought a lot of that as well. Actually, I've bought a lot of other film from him mostly 220. Every once in a while he adds more film to his ad. He claims freezer stored and I'm certain it is. His prices are reasonable I think.
 
wjlapier said:
If you want to shoot Ektachrome in 120 or 35 there is a guy on photrio who was unloading a lot of it. I purchased a bunch in 120 and it was still really nice. I sent my first roll to Dwaynes to factor my developing out of the equation. The same guy had a bunch of 35mm Ektachrome film and I bought a lot of that as well. Actually, I've bought a lot of other film from him mostly 220. Every once in a while he adds more film to his ad. He claims freezer stored and I'm certain it is. His prices are reasonable I think.
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Hey, Bill, have you got a link to share?😀
 
Thanks, but I’m not interested in a one-off grab. Has anyone seen or heard anything about what KODAK is doing? Maybe they’ve changed their minds and pulling the plug?
 
samuelphoto said:
Thanks, but I’m not interested in a one-off grab. Has anyone seen or heard anything about what KODAK is doing? Maybe they’ve changed their minds and pulling the plug?
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+1


I still have some Ektachrome in the freezer. What I'm interested in is an ongoing supply of fresh production.


- Murray
 
CMur12 said:
I'm disappointed that there are no plans to produce Ektachrome in 120.

I really liked the warm version when Kodak offered it, as the light in my area tends to be on the cool side and I use an 81B filter much of the time. With the warmer film, I didn't need to use the filter.

- Murray
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Maybe if the sales of 35mm and 16mm are good, Kodak will be encouraged to bring back 120 Ektachrome. I'd buy it!
 
Rob-F said:
Maybe if the sales of 35mm and 16mm are good, Kodak will be encouraged to bring back 120 Ektachrome. I'd buy it!
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And if 120 sales are good, maybe 4x5, and if 4x5 sales are good maybe 8x10, etc. ;) I think we might want to see if it comes out in 35mm before we get too excited.
 
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