Film Photography Makes A "Stunning" Comeback

Fully agree with Adan in the l-forum post. "Comeback"? Not really. The "economically-viable floor where it can survive" is all I could ask for.
 
These articles always make a big deal over small increases... same with vinyl. Sure, the numbers are slightly up, but prices keep rising a lot. At this point, all we can hope for is that film keeps being made by someone and can be done so within reason. It'll never be mainstream again.
 
If it neverwent anywhere, then please explain where are Kodachrome, Provia 400X, Neopan, FP100, FP3000, 110 film, 127 film, cibachrome, Agfa Isopan, Scala, Efke, etc.
 
Spanik said:
If it neverwent anywhere, then please explain where are Kodachrome, Provia 400X, Neopan, FP100, FP3000, 110 film, 127 film, cibachrome, Agfa Isopan, Scala, Efke, etc.
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And the old Agfa APX. :(

I'm about to purchase yet more film. Doing my part...
 
Less diversity/selection and higher prices.

Not sure if that's a comeback, but that's the trend.

On the other hand all I need are a few films that I like and can afford as staples.

Cal
 
Spanik said:
If it neverwent anywhere, then please explain where are Kodachrome, Provia 400X, Neopan, FP100, FP3000, 110 film, 127 film, cibachrome, Agfa Isopan, Scala, Efke, etc.
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wow only 7 posts in before someone dropped a "K" bomb...

It was never going to last even if were economically viable. The process isn't good for the environment.
 
BLKRCAT said:
wow only 7 posts in before someone dropped a "K" bomb...

It was never going to last even if were economically viable. The process isn't good for the environment.
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That's true. The K-14 process is reported to be very polluting. I never found out exactly what chemicals are responsible for this, but the Kodak rep who used to pester my former place of employment assured us it was really nasty and they braced for some possible consequences.
 
I don't quite get the theory about measuring the time spent processing digital images against the cost of purchasing, developing and scanning film and seeing the film option as better value. Personally I don't want film to go away and any increase in usage is great but this article is a fair bit of hyperbole in my opinion. Until the mainstream picks it up (unlikely) and starts using it it will remain a niche product. And what about the infrastructure required to support it ... there is no facility within twenty kilometers of me that can develop a roll of film. Home developers are not going to support the level of sales required to make the industry boyant ... it will need more than that.
 
Keith said:
I don't quite get the theory about measuring the time spent processing digital images against the cost of purchasing, developing and scanning film and seeing the film option as better value. Personally I don't want film to go away and any increase in usage is great but this article is a fair bit of hyperbole in my opinion. Until the mainstream picks it up (unlikely) and starts using it it will remain a niche product. And what about the infrastructure required to support it ... there is no facility within twenty kilometers of me that can develop a roll of film. Home developers are not going to support the level of sales required to make the industry boyant ... it will need more than that.
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The very attraction of film for me is that I can home develop it. I have done so for the last 30 or more years and the magic is still there. I am a tactile hands on kind of guy and digital just leaves me cold. The nearest film developing facility is always going to be wherever I happen to be, and it doesn't get any more convenient than that !
 
John Bragg said:
The very attraction of film for me is that I can home develop it. I have done so for the last 30 or more years and the magic is still there. I am a tactile hands on kind of guy and digital just leaves me cold. The nearest film developing facility is always going to be wherever I happen to be, and it doesn't get any more convenient than that !
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We are the lucky ones but what about the dewy eyed hipster who has just bought a Nikon F from eBay ... do they learn what we know or do they bite the bullet and pay the price for their developing and scanning needs? :D
 
Keith said:
We are the lucky ones but what about the dewy eyed hipster who has just bought a Nikon F from eBay ... do they learn what we know or do they bite the bullet and pay the price for their developing and scanning needs? :D
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Good point Keith. I hope they do what we did and start off using commercial d&p until the real bug bites and they then realise how much they are missing by doing that. We can but hope and help where needed ....
 
Spanik said:
If it neverwent anywhere, then please explain where are Kodachrome, Provia 400X, Neopan, FP100, FP3000, 110 film, 127 film, cibachrome, Agfa Isopan, Scala, Efke, etc.
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I use 110 film all the time. Gotta keep my Pentax Auto 110 and Diana Mini 110 well fed.
 
Keith said:
We are the lucky ones but what about the dewy eyed hipster who has just bought a Nikon F from eBay ... do they learn what we know or do they bite the bullet and pay the price for their developing and scanning needs? :D
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they'll pay someone to do it for them as they won't have the time for it with all their kombucha home brewing.
 
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