Elitechrome availability?

B&Wpositive · Jul 1, 2009

Adorama has it. B&H marks EB-100 as discontinued. I sent them an email about this, but they didn't change the listing. Anyone know if this and ED-200 are current products?

And B&H doesn't even list EBX; hasn't in years. But Adorama does.

E76 · Jul 1, 2009

I wouldn't be surprised if it was discontinued. Apparently E100GX has been discontinued, but I know nothing concerning the other films.

It looks like Ektachrome may be slowly on its way out like Kodachrome.

Ektagraphic · Jul 1, 2009

I don't believe anything from B&H website anymore. There are no notes on the Kodak site. A couple of months ago, B&H listed Kodachrome as discontinued when is wasn't. I think they have computer glitches. Maybe when something is out of stock it is automatically listed as discontinued.

aparat · Jul 1, 2009

If you listen to the Inside Analog Photo interview with Kodak, you will probably conclude that the Ektar 100 is supposed to be Kodak's replacement for E6 films.

Ektagraphic · Jul 2, 2009

I have heard that. I think that's kind of stupid. How the heck can Kodak say that a negative film can replace a slide film?

mweintraub · Jul 2, 2009

E76 said:
I wouldn't be surprised if it was discontinued. Apparently E100GX has been discontinued, but I know nothing concerning the other films.

I know B&H might be wrong, but they list E100GX 120 format as being discontinued:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...sp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit

ilovekodachrome · Jul 2, 2009

can you post a link to this inside analog photography interview?

athanasius80 · Jul 2, 2009

Yet Freestyle lists E100GX in propacks. Hmm...

Ektagraphic · Jul 2, 2009

athanasius80 said:
Yet Freestyle lists E100GX in propacks. Hmm...

Do you have a link? I could only find E100G not GX......

Ektagraphic · Jul 2, 2009

Now it just says back-ordered at B&H

aldevo · Jul 2, 2009

None of the B&H confusion surprises me...

They were listing Forte films as back-ordered for a solid 18 months after Forte Photo folded.

I supposed it could be discontinued, but B&H is often confused.

Prest_400 · Jul 7, 2009

I was taking a look at 7day shop prices and found this under the E100GX:
"These are our final stocks as Kodak are now set to Discontinue GX range of films - Designed to respond to diverse shooting environments. Use E100G "

But they say nothing about elitechrome discontinuance/discontinue.

I believe that Kodak will end someday offering only negative film, and Fuji Taking all the slide business.
Let's see if one of these days I can get some Elitechrome or Ektachrome into my hands, got to try the second one, since it's the second kodak flagship after Kodachrome.

Ektagraphic · Jul 7, 2009

I called Kodak and they said the there were no plans to discontinue
E100GX or Elite Chrome. I think we are safe....for now. "Use it or loose it!"

bob100684 · Jul 8, 2009

Ektagraphic said:
I called Kodak and they said the there were no plans to discontinue
E100GX or Elite Chrome. I think we are safe....for now. "Use it or loose it!"

GOOD! I just discovered E100GX and love it...both for projecting and scan/print. If only I had the money for a color head, ciba paper, and ciba chems.

Ektagraphic · Jul 12, 2009

I just went into a local camera shop to drop off some slide to have them scanned (they don't process ANY film). I noticed about 35 rolls of Elite Chrome on the counter. When I went back to pick up the film, a little more than half of those rolls were GONE! Over here in Southeastern Mass, film is VERY weak. I can't believe it!

Ektagraphic · Jul 15, 2009

I just spoke with Kodak today, and it is official that they disconinued Elite Chrome in 24 exp rolls. I liked them when I didn't have much to shoot.

B&Wpositive · Jul 16, 2009

Ok, but that still leaves 36 exp rolls. Not a big loss.

Ektagraphic · Jul 16, 2009

I know. It's just less choices.

B&Wpositive · Jul 16, 2009

Ektagraphic said:
I know. It's just less choices.

36 exp is a better deal for your money anyway.

By the way, what's up?

Ektagraphic · Jul 16, 2009

Well hello there! I know, it just feels like one more step to get rid of slide film.

Nightfly · Jul 18, 2009

I have heard from Freestyle, B&H, and Adorama that Kodak E200 has been discontinued. A friend of mine and I purchased the remaining stock at all locations, sorry. This was the 120 format. I believe this discontinuance will effect the 35mm version as well. Looks like all Kodak chrome films are on their way out. Too bad. Fuji stands to gain here.

Tom Kershaw · Jul 18, 2009

I was told by Kodak here in the UK a few weeks ago that E200 had been discontinued.

Tom.

aldevo · Jul 18, 2009

It is my understanding that the production of high-speed E-6 films (e.g. E200) has traditionally required the use of Rhodium salts. The recent Provia 400X is said to be an exception.

Rhodium is NOT cheap.

If you were to look at a price chart of Rhodium over the past 18 months...it should give you a pretty good idea as to why production of these films may no longer make sense.

My guess (and it's only that...a guess) is that Kodak might have made the decision to discontinue E200 more than a year ago.

Chazzy · Jul 18, 2009

More and more I'm getting the impression that the future of slide film lies with Fuji.

Jeff Kubach · Jul 18, 2009

Chazzy said:
More and more I'm getting the impression that the future of slide film lies with Fuji.

Me too. What a bummer.

Jeff

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