A new Kodak "sensor"

filmamigo · 09-16-2008, 07:32 AM

It's ironic, I finally finished my first roll of 100UC! It's back from the lab today.

I did ask the local store about Ektar availability, they didn't know yet.

I am really excited about this film. I love high saturation grainless films -- my favourite is E100VS, but it's a slide film. (Although the name "Ektar" suggests that this new film will behave more like slide than negative...)

Apparently this is the first application of Vision technology to still film. Perhaps the motion picture heritage explains why it's only offered in 35mm for now?

I too would love to see this in 120. I have a new baby Crown Graphic with a 120 back that could use some Ektar!

séamuis · 09-16-2008, 11:33 AM

I would love to try this, it would go great against my typical 400 ASA B&W seeing as how its the exact opposite of the film I normally use. now if I can only get my hands on an smc Pentax 'K' 17mm 1:4 to accompany this new film.

filmamigo · 09-16-2008, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

now if I can only get my hands on an smc Pentax 'K' 17mm 1:4 to accompany this new film.

Sweet...

It's film like this that led me to the FAJ 18-35 and MZ-7.

Blue · 09-21-2008, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I realize it was meant to be ironic, but given the subject line it's unlikely someone looking for film news would read this thread.
Sorry for the rant, but one of my pet peeves is subject lines that don't mention the subject. Rant over.

Here's the announcement from Kodak:

KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTAR 100 Film: Questions and Answers

Chris

It is in the film forum. Also, the keywords in the thread should show up on a search. Besides, Kodak Sensor got my attention since its the film forum.

At least its not a "I'm cleaning out my shit" thread in the marketplace.

Erasmo · 09-24-2008, 11:10 PM

I have got my hands on some Ektars, it just rocks!

montecarlo · 10-14-2008, 01:14 AM

Samples (not mine)
Flickr: Phantomas' stuff tagged with kodakektar100

ftpaddict · 10-14-2008, 01:21 AM

Neat!

But are the pictures edited?

k100d · 10-15-2008, 09:58 PM

nice pictures montecarlo. i was following the flickr thread where you posted the photos and it seems that it's got everyone excited.
super late edit: didn't catch the part you said it wasn't yours :/

10-15-2008, 09:58 PM	#23
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	nice pictures montecarlo. i was following the flickr thread where you posted the photos and it seems that it's got everyone excited. super late edit: didn't catch the part you said it wasn't yours :/ Last edited by k100d; 10-22-2008 at 09:30 PM.

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09-16-2008, 07:32 AM	#16
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	It's ironic, I finally finished my first roll of 100UC! It's back from the lab today. I did ask the local store about Ektar availability, they didn't know yet. I am really excited about this film. I love high saturation grainless films -- my favourite is E100VS, but it's a slide film. (Although the name "Ektar" suggests that this new film will behave more like slide than negative...) Apparently this is the first application of Vision technology to still film. Perhaps the motion picture heritage explains why it's only offered in 35mm for now? I too would love to see this in 120. I have a new baby Crown Graphic with a 120 back that could use some Ektar!

09-16-2008, 11:33 AM	#17
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	I would love to try this, it would go great against my typical 400 ASA B&W seeing as how its the exact opposite of the film I normally use. now if I can only get my hands on an smc Pentax 'K' 17mm 1:4 to accompany this new film.

09-16-2008, 12:01 PM	#18
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	Originally posted by séamuis now if I can only get my hands on an smc Pentax 'K' 17mm 1:4 to accompany this new film. Sweet... It's film like this that led me to the FAJ 18-35 and MZ-7.

09-21-2008, 08:29 PM	#19
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I realize it was meant to be ironic, but given the subject line it's unlikely someone looking for film news would read this thread. Sorry for the rant, but one of my pet peeves is subject lines that don't mention the subject. Rant over. Here's the announcement from Kodak: KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTAR 100 Film: Questions and Answers Chris It is in the film forum. Also, the keywords in the thread should show up on a search. Besides, Kodak Sensor got my attention since its the film forum. At least its not a "I'm cleaning out my shit" thread in the marketplace.

09-24-2008, 11:10 PM	#20
Erasmo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 191	I have got my hands on some Ektars, it just rocks!

10-14-2008, 01:14 AM	#21
montecarlo Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 161 Original Poster	Samples (not mine) Flickr: Phantomas' stuff tagged with kodakektar100

10-14-2008, 01:21 AM	#22
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Neat! But are the pictures edited?