zuiko85
Veteran
My point was that it is a fool's errand to try to predict the future of film. If you like it use it while it's available. Personally I like all mechanical cameras so unless someone invents an interchangable back for my OM-1 that has a digital sensor, that I can afford, (Yeah, fat chance.) then it's use film.
And no, that Kickstarter abomination ain't what I'm talking about.
And no, that Kickstarter abomination ain't what I'm talking about.
Jumillar
Never Settle
There was an article in The Japan Times recently on signs of a possible revival of analogue photography (see link below). I don't think I came away feeling anymore certain about the future of film, but it was an interesting read nonetheless.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2...igns-revival-among-japans-youth/#.XSW9TO4o9-E
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2...igns-revival-among-japans-youth/#.XSW9TO4o9-E
Ted Striker
Well-known
That's a great article. Thank you for posting this link. Hopefully things will be improving for Japan's film aficionados. It certainly has been getting worse the past 5-6 years. I have been going to Japan regularly since 2005 or so. Back then, Japan was film heaven! The camera stores had HUGE displays of film, virtually every film you could want. As the years past, these displays became smaller and smaller and it's gotten to the point that I'll bring my own film now rather than rely on finding it in Japan, even in such touristy and photographic places such as Kyoto. I had HUGE difficulties finding Kodak film in Kyoto the last time I was there. That was totally unexpected.
Hopefully the bottom has been reached and now things are picking up.