4x5 5222 film

[StoneNYC]

I agree completely.

I was in for 2 boxes back when it was $100/box. Now I'm out completely. I'm sure I'm not the only one. I hope this is successful, and they do it again, and the price falls. But Kodak could have helped that progression along by not trying to spreadsheet-cost-justify the entire initial run on the backs of the people ordering it.

Duncan

Yea, I wish instead they had asked for more orders instead, like instead of 300 boxes, ask for 600 or something, to increase their overall profit, but still giving is a decent price like $150/box. That would be a good compromise. But they didn't.

Anyway such is life, only a few more to go, I'm excited, if I had any more money I might buy a second box. The waiting is killing me. Lol

 

[StoneNYC]

6 box orders left before it happens! Get on this!

 

[StoneNYC]

Update:

Ok it's happening!!! The order of specially cut Eastman Double-X in 4x5 has been sent to Kodak-Alaris yesterday and now we wait.

I wanted to thank all who helped make this possible.

I know this is not the main thread but it was talked about here.

Let's hope the cutting goes well!

 

[mhcfires]

Update:

Ok it's happening!!! The order of specially cut Eastman Double-X in 4x5 has been sent to Kodak-Alaris yesterday and now we wait.

I wanted to thank all who helped make this possible.

I know this is not the main thread but it was talked about here.

Let's hope the cutting goes well!

I'm looking forward to some images once you get this stuff. I shoot it in 35mm, I have a few Leicas, so I can use the FILCA cassettes. My income is just too limited to participate in this purchase, good luck.
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[gleaf]

Thanks to those who stepped up for the final critical 6 boxes.

 

[Dennis S]

Glad to hear the news. I hope everything turns out well.

 

[StoneNYC]

Just got this email...

Sad news...

"Hello Stone;
It is with great disappointment that I am sending this email. Kodak contacted me and after doing the R&D for making 4x5 Double X they have determined that they cannot make it at the original minimum order quantity. As you know this is cinematography film that is cut into rolls. If Eastman Kodak were to make 60 boxes of 4x5 from a master roll and then cut the cinematography rolls there would be an enormous amount of wasted film. To avoid this waste they would need to manufacture 250 boxes of 4x5. It was difficult to even reach the 60 box mark, so 250 boxes would be insurmountable. Even though Eastman Kodak is not going to be able to make this work at the 60 box amount, I think they are to be commended for their willingness to do the R&D on the project. It took time for them to do this and therefore cost them money. I will begin to return your prepayments this week. For those of you in the United State, I will be sending a check in the mail. For those of you outside the U.S., please email me so that we can determine the best method of returning your money.

If there is anything that K.B. Canham Cameras, Inc. can do to help you with large format cameras or film in the future, please let me know.

Regards;
Keith Canham"

I'm surprised they didn't know the number needed to be higher ahead of time, that said, I'm glad Kodak made the effort, it shows a lot of hope for them as a company.

And so it goes...