Yes, to answer one of the above questioners: I can and often do make a 100' roll of 16mm (3 min) last all day if I want to. One doesn't shoot 16mm like digital. It's a measured activity, much like 4x5 (or 120) to still photogs.
I'm guessing 100' of 16mm will be $50 or more. (ECN runs $46 something).
I think the greater issue is why they are limiting sales of 16mm to 10 rolls, on a "Make to order" basis. This smacks of bankruptcy thinking; it's like, we really don't want to make this...but...
None of their other 16mm stocks have that ridiculous minimum. And the nice thing about motion picture, individuals can order it directly from them. Any re-seller pays the same as any individual and that means buying from a re-seller would be anywhere from 30%-50% higher.
If anyone from Kodak happens to read this, please stop torturing us and just make 16mm a regular catalog item! You'll sell more, I'll SHOOT more (in the long term)...and we'll both be happier.
