Kodak Interview - Don't sell your film cameras yet!

**TomB_tx** · 02-11-2012, 08:33 PM

Some interesting statements from Kodak:
Kodak phases out digital businesses, keeps film alive - British Journal of Photography

Of particular news it says:
However, the firm has moved to reassure film photographers. "Kodak's continuing consumer products and services will include the traditional film capture and photographic paper business, which continues to provide high-quality and innovative products and solutions to consumers, photographers, retailers, photofinishers and professional labs," it says in a statement.

LesDMess · 02-11-2012, 08:50 PM

Kodak source for this is at Kodak Focuses Consumer Business On More Profitable Growth Opportunities

I had no intention of selling my film cameras anytime soon either as I am still in the growth stage . . .

**ismaelg** · 02-11-2012, 08:53 PM

Intersting. I love film and this is reassuring.
However, isn't Kodak the supplier of the 645D sensor?

**boriscleto** · 02-11-2012, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Intersting. I love film and this is reassuring.
However, isn't Kodak the supplier of the 645D sensor?

That division was sold to a private equity firm last year.

**gofour3** · 02-11-2012, 10:52 PM

Good news and a good move by Kodak. Stick to film which is something they have been a leader in for decades and still have many loyal customers. Though it has been a frustrating period the last few years with the various films Kodak has discontinued.

Phil.

stevebrot · 02-11-2012, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

frustrating period the last few years with the various films Kodak has discontinued.

...and encouraging in light of the new products that have debuted. Films like Ektar 100 don't come around all that often.

Steve

séamuis · 02-12-2012, 06:56 AM

certainly nice news as I'm getting ready to purchase a stock of Portra for my up coming trip. but it was to be expected really, as everyone already knew that the film side of the business was still turning profits. and at the cost of film, I'm not surprised!

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-12-2012, 09:44 AM

A Fuji spokesman says that film is still profitable for them, too:

Link here

Chris

**gofour3** · 02-12-2012, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

...and encouraging in light of the new products that have debuted. Films like Ektar 100 don't come around all that often.

Steve

Yes Ektar was a step in the right direction. As long as Kodak keeps Ektracrome E100G going I’ll be happy, it’s the best slide film that I have used since Kodachrome. Kodak had cut Ektacrome down from four versions to only two, E100G and E100VS. They also did the same to the Elitechrome line of film.

Phil.

séamuis · 02-12-2012, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

A Fuji spokesman says that film is still profitable for them, too:

Link here

Chris

well I wish they would stop discontinuing films then! fuji has a pretty limited selection now, and all the ones they've discontinued are disappearing fast off of shelves, whats left at least. Ive had to turn to Ilford for readily available high speed B&W. if its profitable, can I please have neopan 1600 back? please, fuji?

dj_saunter · 02-12-2012, 07:01 PM

I think that black and white in particular will continue production for some time to come.

I hope freestyle is still able to get arista premium from Kodak. I love it and it's reportedly sourced from Kodak.

In any case, I plan on getting more film camera's in the future.

I still want to get the Pentax MZ-S, but am currently saving for a voigtlander rangefinder.

This all began with a Program Plus I received a year and a half ago, and now my apartment always smells of stop bath.

womble · 02-13-2012, 05:47 AM

That is good news. I wish they would start making BW400CN in 120 rolls again though. I love that stuff in 35mm.

I add my voice to the call for Fuji to bring back Neopan 1600. I only shot one roll before they stopped making it but rather liked the results!

K.

séamuis · 02-13-2012, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by dj_saunter

I think that black and white in particular will continue production for some time to come.

I hope freestyle is still able to get arista premium from Kodak. I love it and it's reportedly sourced from Kodak.

In any case, I plan on getting more film camera's in the future.

I still want to get the Pentax MZ-S, but am currently saving for a voigtlander rangefinder.

This all began with a Program Plus I received a year and a half ago, and now my apartment always smells of stop bath.

what model are you looking for? I have a Bessa R3a that I'm looking to sell.

filmamigo · 02-13-2012, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by womble

That is good news. I wish they would start making BW400CN in 120 rolls again though. I love that stuff in 35mm.

Amen. Kodak BW400CN was my absolute favourite B&W film in 120 rolls. Astonishing tonality, huge dynamic range, virtually grain-free.... and developed+scanned in an hour!

I have been looking for a replacement in 120 since it was cancelled, and still haven't found anything (I really hate the look of XP2, it has a completely different curve.)

Vendee · 02-13-2012, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by womble

That is good news. I wish they would start making BW400CN in 120 rolls again though. I love that stuff in 35mm.

I add my voice to the call for Fuji to bring back Neopan 1600. I only shot one roll before they stopped making it but rather liked the results!

K.

You can still buy Neopan 1600 in the UK but the price has shot up in recent weeks from £5 to almost £7 a roll. Perhaps Fuji are cashing in on the "last of the stock" and will then start production again

02-11-2012, 08:33 PM	#1
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Kodak Interview - Don't sell your film cameras yet! Some interesting statements from Kodak: Kodak phases out digital businesses, keeps film alive - British Journal of Photography Of particular news it says: However, the firm has moved to reassure film photographers. "Kodak's continuing consumer products and services will include the traditional film capture and photographic paper business, which continues to provide high-quality and innovative products and solutions to consumers, photographers, retailers, photofinishers and professional labs," it says in a statement.

02-12-2012, 09:44 AM	#8
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	More encouraging news for film lovers A Fuji spokesman says that film is still profitable for them, too: Link here Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 02-12-2012 at 09:55 AM.

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02-11-2012, 08:50 PM	#2
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Kodak source for this is at Kodak Focuses Consumer Business On More Profitable Growth Opportunities I had no intention of selling my film cameras anytime soon either as I am still in the growth stage . . .

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ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,683	Intersting. I love film and this is reassuring. However, isn't Kodak the supplier of the 645D sensor?

02-11-2012, 09:01 PM	#4
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by ismaelg Intersting. I love film and this is reassuring. However, isn't Kodak the supplier of the 645D sensor? That division was sold to a private equity firm last year.

02-11-2012, 10:52 PM	#5
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Good news and a good move by Kodak. Stick to film which is something they have been a leader in for decades and still have many loyal customers. Though it has been a frustrating period the last few years with the various films Kodak has discontinued. Phil.

02-11-2012, 11:10 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by gofour3 frustrating period the last few years with the various films Kodak has discontinued. ...and encouraging in light of the new products that have debuted. Films like Ektar 100 don't come around all that often. Steve

02-12-2012, 06:56 AM	#7
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	certainly nice news as I'm getting ready to purchase a stock of Portra for my up coming trip. but it was to be expected really, as everyone already knew that the film side of the business was still turning profits. and at the cost of film, I'm not surprised!

02-12-2012, 10:05 AM	#9
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by stevebrot ...and encouraging in light of the new products that have debuted. Films like Ektar 100 don't come around all that often. Steve Yes Ektar was a step in the right direction. As long as Kodak keeps Ektracrome E100G going I’ll be happy, it’s the best slide film that I have used since Kodachrome. Kodak had cut Ektacrome down from four versions to only two, E100G and E100VS. They also did the same to the Elitechrome line of film. Phil.

02-12-2012, 10:23 AM	#10
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt A Fuji spokesman says that film is still profitable for them, too: Link here Chris well I wish they would stop discontinuing films then! fuji has a pretty limited selection now, and all the ones they've discontinued are disappearing fast off of shelves, whats left at least. Ive had to turn to Ilford for readily available high speed B&W. if its profitable, can I please have neopan 1600 back? please, fuji?

02-12-2012, 07:01 PM	#11
dj_saunter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 209	I think that black and white in particular will continue production for some time to come. I hope freestyle is still able to get arista premium from Kodak. I love it and it's reportedly sourced from Kodak. In any case, I plan on getting more film camera's in the future. I still want to get the Pentax MZ-S, but am currently saving for a voigtlander rangefinder. This all began with a Program Plus I received a year and a half ago, and now my apartment always smells of stop bath.

02-13-2012, 05:47 AM	#12
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	That is good news. I wish they would start making BW400CN in 120 rolls again though. I love that stuff in 35mm. I add my voice to the call for Fuji to bring back Neopan 1600. I only shot one roll before they stopped making it but rather liked the results! K.

02-13-2012, 10:17 AM	#13
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by dj_saunter I think that black and white in particular will continue production for some time to come. I hope freestyle is still able to get arista premium from Kodak. I love it and it's reportedly sourced from Kodak. In any case, I plan on getting more film camera's in the future. I still want to get the Pentax MZ-S, but am currently saving for a voigtlander rangefinder. This all began with a Program Plus I received a year and a half ago, and now my apartment always smells of stop bath. what model are you looking for? I have a Bessa R3a that I'm looking to sell.

02-13-2012, 11:49 AM	#14
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	Originally posted by womble That is good news. I wish they would start making BW400CN in 120 rolls again though. I love that stuff in 35mm. Amen. Kodak BW400CN was my absolute favourite B&W film in 120 rolls. Astonishing tonality, huge dynamic range, virtually grain-free.... and developed+scanned in an hour! I have been looking for a replacement in 120 since it was cancelled, and still haven't found anything (I really hate the look of XP2, it has a completely different curve.)

02-13-2012, 11:50 AM	#15
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by womble That is good news. I wish they would start making BW400CN in 120 rolls again though. I love that stuff in 35mm. I add my voice to the call for Fuji to bring back Neopan 1600. I only shot one roll before they stopped making it but rather liked the results! K. You can still buy Neopan 1600 in the UK but the price has shot up in recent weeks from £5 to almost £7 a roll. Perhaps Fuji are cashing in on the "last of the stock" and will then start production again