shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
If I can have my way, Kodachrome will be crammed into the hands of every beginner in photography.
It's one thing to make a conscious choice to not use film *after* trying it, but it's a cruel thing to rob the next generation of this wonderful film.
Ok, rant over, now let's see some real colors...
And yes, I still pay only $4.88 to develop it.
It's one thing to make a conscious choice to not use film *after* trying it, but it's a cruel thing to rob the next generation of this wonderful film.
Ok, rant over, now let's see some real colors...
And yes, I still pay only $4.88 to develop it.
Goldorak
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Kodachrome is wonderful in the way that it lets Lenses express themselves without interfering with unexistant colors or tones, unlike Velvia (outstanding for some applications). Kodachrome is the way!
Al Kaplan
Veteran
Yeah, bring our back Kodachrome II. Kodachrome-X, K-25, K-64, and K-200 are poor substitutes. WE WANT OUR KODACHROME! And best of all it doesn't fade in storage. The color just lasts and lasts.
dmr
Registered Abuser
Kodachrome can even rival "Fuji Blue Sky" under the right conditions:
And, for some not-so-punchy Kodachrome:
http://omababe.blogspot.com/2009/01/chicago-in-kodachrome-revisited.html
And, for some not-so-punchy Kodachrome:
http://omababe.blogspot.com/2009/01/chicago-in-kodachrome-revisited.html
marke
Well-known
When did Kodak stop making Kodachrome II?
When did Kodak stop making Kodachrome II?
Al when did they stop making it, and how did it differ? I was shooting Kodachrome back in the '70s, but I have no idea what kind it was.
When did Kodak stop making Kodachrome II?
Al when did they stop making it, and how did it differ? I was shooting Kodachrome back in the '70s, but I have no idea what kind it was.
Al Kaplan
Veteran
Marke, it was a different process, I think K-12 instead of the K-14 used with Kodachrome 25, 64, and 200. I have Kodachrome II slides up into at least the mid 1970's. Recently I read that it was the EPA that decided that process K-12 made too much pollution but I'm not sure if that was true or if it was the reason.
Compared to the original Kodachrome Kodachrome II had much softer colors and contrast. About the time K-25 came out I read that people missed the "punch" of the original so Kodachrome 25 had brighter colors, a bit more contrast. Ever since then lot of us have been bitching about Kodachrome 25.
Compared to the original Kodachrome Kodachrome II had much softer colors and contrast. About the time K-25 came out I read that people missed the "punch" of the original so Kodachrome 25 had brighter colors, a bit more contrast. Ever since then lot of us have been bitching about Kodachrome 25.
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35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
The new generation is in danger of never being on film at all...Kodachrome might be anachronistic but it still produces some of the best colors. It looks alot like dye transfers to me (dye transfers was the archival process before cibachrome).
Kodachrome, with modern Leica or otherwise sharp lenses is phenomenal.
Kodachrome, with modern Leica or otherwise sharp lenses is phenomenal.
capitalK
Warrior Poet :P
I've only ever shot two rolls but I have really liked the look of this film (K64). I love the way the images jump out at you on a light table.
foggie
the foggiest
Kodachrome always gives me stunning results. Looking at a kodachrome slide on a light tray is engaging. It truly pulls me right into the scene. There's nothing like it that I've ever seen.
I hope it's available forever!
I hope it's available forever!
wontonny
Well-known
I've been wanting to try this film, but I was just wondering what the difference between the KR Kodachrome and the PKR Kodachrome is? The only difference I've been able to find is, obviously, the price and that apparently the PKR is sharper than the KR
KR: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/27956-USA/Kodak_1528306_KR_135_36_Kodachrome_64.html#reviews
PKR: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/28274-USA/Kodak_8931917_PKR_135_36_Kodachrome_64.html
KR: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/27956-USA/Kodak_1528306_KR_135_36_Kodachrome_64.html#reviews
PKR: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/28274-USA/Kodak_8931917_PKR_135_36_Kodachrome_64.html
marke
Well-known
Interesting. So if I understand you correctly, K-25 was actually closer to the original Kodachrome than Kodachrome II was. I don't think I ever shot any of the original.
Either way, I've now heard from several people, that any Kodachrome is a great union with Leica glass. I just got 20 rolls of 64 from another member, and I'm really looking forward to shooting some. I've been planning to wait until spring, but I might have to go out in search of color before then!
Thanks for the help, Al.
Either way, I've now heard from several people, that any Kodachrome is a great union with Leica glass. I just got 20 rolls of 64 from another member, and I'm really looking forward to shooting some. I've been planning to wait until spring, but I might have to go out in search of color before then!
Thanks for the help, Al.
Al Kaplan
Veteran
Pro color transparency films (that's what the P in PKR means) are allowed to age while being tested from time to time until the colors meet the designed target, then tested for actual speed, then refrigerated. It might be marked a nominal ISO 64 but it'll tell you if it's really ISO 50, 64, or 80, or at least that's how it used to be. Unless you're shooting under controlled lighting conditions (studio strobes) or have your meter calibrated and all your shutter speeds adjusted closer than just "within tolerences" you're wasting your money on the pro film. There should be no difference in sharpness. NONE!''
In a way Kodachrome is a dye transfer, except the dye isn't transferred anyplace. But Kodachrome is a pure dye image, not a "dye-coupled image". There is no silver left in the processed film, unlike color negative and Ektachrome/Fujichrome type slide films where the silver is used as a coupler for the dyes.
Kodachrome is a complicated process where each of the three color layers is processed, re-exposed, bleached and dyed seperately. All that remains in the film are the three layers of dye. If anybody can explain it better, then go for it!
The dyes are transparent compared to the silver in a dye coupled film, but their is some residual appearance of granularity because the dyes are taking the place of what was a silver image, but it's barely noticeable. The dyes can be chosen for stability rather than their ability to couple with silver. For long term dark storage nothing beats Kodachrome for holding its color, but in the light, such as frequently projecting your slides, Ektachrome or positive movie release prints from a color negative holds up better at the expense of long term color stability.
In a way Kodachrome is a dye transfer, except the dye isn't transferred anyplace. But Kodachrome is a pure dye image, not a "dye-coupled image". There is no silver left in the processed film, unlike color negative and Ektachrome/Fujichrome type slide films where the silver is used as a coupler for the dyes.
Kodachrome is a complicated process where each of the three color layers is processed, re-exposed, bleached and dyed seperately. All that remains in the film are the three layers of dye. If anybody can explain it better, then go for it!
The dyes are transparent compared to the silver in a dye coupled film, but their is some residual appearance of granularity because the dyes are taking the place of what was a silver image, but it's barely noticeable. The dyes can be chosen for stability rather than their ability to couple with silver. For long term dark storage nothing beats Kodachrome for holding its color, but in the light, such as frequently projecting your slides, Ektachrome or positive movie release prints from a color negative holds up better at the expense of long term color stability.
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ully
ully
I have Kodachromes taken in the early 60's and today they look as good as when first taken, no fade or color shift with time.
Al Kaplan
Veteran
Someplace kicking around here I've got a few boxes of Kodachromes that my dad shot in 1941 to 1943. One advantage of the very high contrast of the early Kodachrome was that most people were shooting with flare prone uncoated lenses.
Before Ektachrome was introduced you could buy Kodachrome in sheet sizes also.
Before Ektachrome was introduced you could buy Kodachrome in sheet sizes also.
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35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
Shadowfox -- what scanner did you use? Tks.
maddoc
... likes film again.
Great colors !! Kodachrome rocks !! I just find it difficult to scan ...
I just find it difficult to scan ...gdi
Veteran
Great colors !! Kodachrome rocks !!
I have heard that - but I actually am able to get good no fuss results with a Coolscan (and use Ice). Of course now that I said that I will probably never get another good scan!
gdi
Veteran
Any truth to the rumor that Dwaynes will shut down Kodachrome processing in the near future? I had heard they planned to stop at the end of 2009, but since it is still available, that doesn't make sense, does it?
dmr
Registered Abuser
They (and/or Kodak) have said multiple times that they will offer processing up until the last Kodachrome film goes out of date.
noimmunity
scratch my niche
Beautiful colors!