Skiff
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No, you are. I've talked to them at Photokina. The land contract isn't a problem at all.
No, you are. They have six currently in production operation, but more in total with administration, distribution, marketing and shareholders.
I've written they have introduced new 3-Packs. You don't do that if you have the intention to pull the plug.
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Skiff
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Instant film has a negative film base. And that is coated like other films on the same machinery. So with these huge mass volume amount of films Fujifilm can use their emulsion and coating machines to full or high capacity. That helps to keeps the lines in their film factory running.
And probably there are some technology transfer effects in R&D. The same is valid for RA-4 paper. In the end it is all color silver-halide technology. Fujifilm has increased their R&D budget for color paper in the last years. Resulting in new products like silver-halide paper for photo books or new paper surfaces and increased color stability.
Pioneer
Veteran
Argue whatever you want but from my perspective film is doing quite well.
About 10 years ago, while in my mid-50s, I was pretty certain that I would live to see film completely die out with the possible exception of a few very small cottage businesses producing and selling a very expensive product.
Now, in my mid-60s, it would appear that film is growing and will outlive me quite handily. Digital, with the obvious exception of cell phones, seems to be the market that is struggling.
But, there is no constant but change. Who knows what we will find tomorrow?
About 10 years ago, while in my mid-50s, I was pretty certain that I would live to see film completely die out with the possible exception of a few very small cottage businesses producing and selling a very expensive product.
Now, in my mid-60s, it would appear that film is growing and will outlive me quite handily. Digital, with the obvious exception of cell phones, seems to be the market that is struggling.
But, there is no constant but change. Who knows what we will find tomorrow?
maryland_fotos
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Reading most of the posts on this thread maybe Skiff should edit his thread title to "Negative news..." 
FPjohn
Well-known
Film and vinyl. Durable analog.
Ted Striker
Well-known
It is infinitely easier to manufacture vinyl records profitably than it is to make film. The analogy is false.
maigo
Well-known
Mods, could the title of this thread be corrected, please? “Negative News From Ted Striker” would be more accurate, I think. TIA.
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
+1
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