Ektachrome is back!

timw4mail · 02-28-2019, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by Jellygeist

Instax is probably the best selling analogue format, and they've been making it a good while so all the manufacturing infrastructure is well-oiled at this point.

Good thing Instax is actually pretty good, I quite like it when I can get it in Wide.

Oh, and uh, Ektachrome. Really looking forward to using my next two rolls once I can get my project rolling. And 120 will be exciting, too, should it happen. I imagine it'd sell pretty well, considering that the other options for medium format slide film just went up in price by a lot.

Speaking of prices, do you think that makes Kodak Colorplus cheaper than Fujifilm C200?

IgorZ · 02-28-2019, 01:16 PM

this doesn't look good

Kodak film business for sale, Kodak Alaris plans to shed photo assets

---------- Post added 02-28-19 at 01:20 PM ----------

$34 million for Kodak? We should be able to scrounge that much!

Kodak Film Business on Brink of Being Sold: Report

Eyewanders · 02-28-2019, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by IgorZ

this doesn't look good

Kodak film business for sale, Kodak Alaris plans to shed photo assets

---------- Post added 02-28-19 at 01:20 PM ----------

$34 million for Kodak? We should be able to scrounge that much!

Kodak Film Business on Brink of Being Sold: Report

Well, crap.

Jellygeist · 02-28-2019, 04:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by chickentender

Well, crap.

I think the reason that they are selling it is that Kodak Alaris is run by a pension fund that isn't really in the business of business. I've heard in other places that the film division is actually profitable to a certain extent. Maybe the employees will buy it out like they did for Tetenal.

IgorZ · 02-28-2019, 05:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jellygeist

I think the reason that they are selling it is that Kodak Alaris is run by a pension fund that isn't really in the business of business. I've heard in other places that the film division is actually profitable to a certain extent. Maybe the employees will buy it out like they did for Tetenal.

It's exactly the case. They are making money, but not enough to cover the $2.7B deficit. Plus, they are a pension fund and not a business

Jellygeist · 02-28-2019, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by IgorZ

It's exactly the case. They are making money, but not enough to cover the $2.7B deficit. Plus, they are a pension fund and not a business

Yeah, I'm not really all that worried. Kodak's name is pretty valuable, even after all the blunders (Kodacoin?). They just can't be the industrial giant they once were.

Considering that they bothered to do the R&D for Ektachrome's return even with this sale hanging over them tells you a lot.

goddo31 · 03-01-2019, 01:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jellygeist

Considering that they bothered to do the R&D for Ektachrome's return even with this sale hanging over them tells you a lot.

Let's hope so

Eyewanders · 03-01-2019, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by Jellygeist

Yeah, I'm not really all that worried. Kodak's name is pretty valuable, even after all the blunders (Kodacoin?). They just can't be the industrial giant they once were.

Considering that they bothered to do the R&D for Ektachrome's return even with this sale hanging over them tells you a lot.

Good point.

IgorZ · 04-24-2019, 12:04 PM - **1 Like**

Interesting article comparing the new to the old Ektachrome:
How the New Kodak Ektachrome E100 Compares to the Original

**gofour3** · 04-24-2019, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by IgorZ

Interesting article comparing the new to the old Ektachrome:
How the New Kodak Ektachrome E100 Compares to the Original

Thanks for posting. I noticed they used the old E100VS and not E100G.

I find the new E100 is more like the old E100G, than E100VS or E100GX.

Phil.

**TomB_tx** · 04-24-2019, 03:01 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gofour3

Thanks for posting. I noticed they used the old E100VS and not E100G.

I find the new E100 is more like the old E100G, than E100VS or E100GX.

Phil.

Agreed - I had frozen some E100G from the last batch, so thawed a roll and shot it in one camera and new E100 in another. Results were quite similar. In sunlight shooting spring wildflowers the old E100G seemed to have a bit more “snap” or contrast, but both were very nice. With indoor mixed lighting (daylight LEDs, window light, some bright white LEDs) the new E100 handled it better, and portraits looked more natural.
I always preferred the results on Kodachrome II, but the new E100 is very nice.

Xmas · 04-29-2019, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by TomB_tx

Agreed - I had frozen some E100G from the last batch, so thawed a roll and shot it in one camera and new E100 in another. Results were quite similar. In sunlight shooting spring wildflowers the old E100G seemed to have a bit more “snap” or contrast, but both were very nice. With indoor mixed lighting (daylight LEDs, window light, some bright white LEDs) the new E100 handled it better, and portraits looked more natural.
I always preferred the results on Kodachrome II, but the new E100 is very nice.

Kodachrome II = Kodachrome 25

womble · 05-10-2019, 04:06 AM - **7 Likes**

Wrest Park, Bedfordshire par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

**arnold** · 05-10-2019, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by womble

Wrest Park, Bedfordshire par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Lovely to see a new slide original again.

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-12-2019, 11:34 AM - **1 Like**

Well, I finally ordered a couple rolls of the new Ektachrome film.

If I don't use it on my vacation in June I will save it for my annual
leaf-peeping trip to The Berkshires come Columbus Day weekend.

Chris

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02-28-2019, 07:58 AM	#121
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jellygeist Instax is probably the best selling analogue format, and they've been making it a good while so all the manufacturing infrastructure is well-oiled at this point. Good thing Instax is actually pretty good, I quite like it when I can get it in Wide. Oh, and uh, Ektachrome. Really looking forward to using my next two rolls once I can get my project rolling. And 120 will be exciting, too, should it happen. I imagine it'd sell pretty well, considering that the other options for medium format slide film just went up in price by a lot. Speaking of prices, do you think that makes Kodak Colorplus cheaper than Fujifilm C200?

02-28-2019, 01:16 PM	#122
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	this doesn't look good Kodak film business for sale, Kodak Alaris plans to shed photo assets ---------- Post added 02-28-19 at 01:20 PM ---------- $34 million for Kodak? We should be able to scrounge that much! Kodak Film Business on Brink of Being Sold: Report

02-28-2019, 02:18 PM	#123
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by IgorZ this doesn't look good Kodak film business for sale, Kodak Alaris plans to shed photo assets ---------- Post added 02-28-19 at 01:20 PM ---------- $34 million for Kodak? We should be able to scrounge that much! Kodak Film Business on Brink of Being Sold: Report Well, crap.

02-28-2019, 04:50 PM - 1 Like	#124
Jellygeist Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Brandon, MB Photos: Albums Posts: 334	Originally posted by chickentender Well, crap. I think the reason that they are selling it is that Kodak Alaris is run by a pension fund that isn't really in the business of business. I've heard in other places that the film division is actually profitable to a certain extent. Maybe the employees will buy it out like they did for Tetenal.

02-28-2019, 05:00 PM - 1 Like	#125
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by Jellygeist I think the reason that they are selling it is that Kodak Alaris is run by a pension fund that isn't really in the business of business. I've heard in other places that the film division is actually profitable to a certain extent. Maybe the employees will buy it out like they did for Tetenal. It's exactly the case. They are making money, but not enough to cover the $2.7B deficit. Plus, they are a pension fund and not a business

02-28-2019, 06:03 PM	#126
Jellygeist Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Brandon, MB Photos: Albums Posts: 334	Originally posted by IgorZ It's exactly the case. They are making money, but not enough to cover the $2.7B deficit. Plus, they are a pension fund and not a business Yeah, I'm not really all that worried. Kodak's name is pretty valuable, even after all the blunders (Kodacoin?). They just can't be the industrial giant they once were. Considering that they bothered to do the R&D for Ektachrome's return even with this sale hanging over them tells you a lot.

03-01-2019, 01:49 AM - 1 Like	#127
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by Jellygeist Considering that they bothered to do the R&D for Ektachrome's return even with this sale hanging over them tells you a lot. Let's hope so

03-01-2019, 03:24 PM	#128
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by Jellygeist Yeah, I'm not really all that worried. Kodak's name is pretty valuable, even after all the blunders (Kodacoin?). They just can't be the industrial giant they once were. Considering that they bothered to do the R&D for Ektachrome's return even with this sale hanging over them tells you a lot. Good point.

04-24-2019, 12:04 PM - 1 Like	#129
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Interesting article comparing the new to the old Ektachrome: How the New Kodak Ektachrome E100 Compares to the Original

04-24-2019, 12:18 PM	#130
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by IgorZ Interesting article comparing the new to the old Ektachrome: How the New Kodak Ektachrome E100 Compares to the Original Thanks for posting. I noticed they used the old E100VS and not E100G. I find the new E100 is more like the old E100G, than E100VS or E100GX. Phil.

04-24-2019, 03:01 PM - 2 Likes	#131
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Originally posted by gofour3 Thanks for posting. I noticed they used the old E100VS and not E100G. I find the new E100 is more like the old E100G, than E100VS or E100GX. Phil. Agreed - I had frozen some E100G from the last batch, so thawed a roll and shot it in one camera and new E100 in another. Results were quite similar. In sunlight shooting spring wildflowers the old E100G seemed to have a bit more “snap” or contrast, but both were very nice. With indoor mixed lighting (daylight LEDs, window light, some bright white LEDs) the new E100 handled it better, and portraits looked more natural. I always preferred the results on Kodachrome II, but the new E100 is very nice.

04-29-2019, 10:20 AM	#132
Xmas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 617	Originally posted by TomB_tx Agreed - I had frozen some E100G from the last batch, so thawed a roll and shot it in one camera and new E100 in another. Results were quite similar. In sunlight shooting spring wildflowers the old E100G seemed to have a bit more “snap” or contrast, but both were very nice. With indoor mixed lighting (daylight LEDs, window light, some bright white LEDs) the new E100 handled it better, and portraits looked more natural. I always preferred the results on Kodachrome II, but the new E100 is very nice. Kodachrome II = Kodachrome 25

05-10-2019, 04:06 AM - 7 Likes	#133
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Wrest Park, Bedfordshire par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

05-10-2019, 05:00 AM	#134
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by womble Wrest Park, Bedfordshire par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity Lovely to see a new slide original again.

05-12-2019, 11:34 AM - 1 Like	#135
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Well, I finally ordered a couple rolls of the new Ektachrome film. If I don't use it on my vacation in June I will save it for my annual leaf-peeping trip to The Berkshires come Columbus Day weekend. Chris