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Great video. I went through many of the same phases of the YouTuber myself.
Kodak has always guarded its sales figures.I am sure there are some industry sales facts and figures somewhere on the net.
I don't think authenticity has anything to do with anything. most every photograph has already been taken with a camera, nothing authentic left.
digital image making can be just as authentic as making an photograph on film. organic? what does that have to do with anything, I'm not sure.
a crappy film based image is still crappy who cares if it is organic it just means the person spent money on consumables, instead of up front with the camera.
Might it be some kind of Brexit-effect? Almost every company has a European distribution and now the UK is a special case....If Kodak have had a surge in making film, I wonder if they would care to send some to UK. It is almost impossible to find a regular supply of the consumer level C41 film and when you do it is at inflated prices with almost certainly the dealer outlets cashing in on the scarcity.. The same applies to Fuji film too. What is going on?
Depends on how you look at it....., but I wouldn't call it a revival if analog photography was never dead....
Professional photography is essentially dead.Depends on how you look at it.
I am completely aware that there are some professionals shooting film, but those are edge cases. In professional photography, film is essentially dead.
If Kodak have had a surge in making film, I wonder if they would care to send some to UK. It is almost impossible to find a regular supply of the consumer level C41 film and when you do it is at inflated prices with almost certainly the dealer outlets cashing in on the scarcity.. The same applies to Fuji film too. What is going on?
If Kodak have had a surge in making film, I wonder if they would care to send some to UK. It is almost impossible to find a regular supply of the consumer level C41 film and when you do it is at inflated prices with almost certainly the dealer outlets cashing in on the scarcity.. The same applies to Fuji film too. What is going on?
Depends on how you look at it.
I am completely aware that there are some professionals shooting film, but those are edge cases. In professional photography, film is essentially dead..
Can’t wait to hear the news as soon as it’s available!Talk to US retailers and it’s the same story here. Long waits for stock to arrive.
As for dry plates… I can’t keep them in inventory. I’m continuously getting slammed for orders: direct sales or from retailers. Special projects, too, but can’t yet talk about those. It’s all crazy, but it’s allowed me to begin leasing a commercial space to expand into from my basement. All very exciting stuff.
Congratulations!Talk to US retailers and it’s the same story here. Long waits for stock to arrive.
As for dry plates… I can’t keep them in inventory. I’m continuously getting slammed for orders: direct sales or from retailers. Special projects, too, but can’t yet talk about those. It’s all crazy, but it’s allowed me to begin leasing a commercial space to expand into from my basement. All very exciting stuff.
As usual everyone is reporting from within his own horizon.
Kodak has always guarded its sales figures.QUOTE]
However, we can tell from reading the trades how many motion pictures are made on film, how many dealers are selling film, and how many associated services are discontinued or start anew. I should think this will provide a good idea of the state of film. At least a ball park guesstimate.
Bob
As usual everyone is reporting from within his own horizon.
Talk to US retailers and it’s the same story here. Long waits for stock to arrive.
As for dry plates… I can’t keep them in inventory. I’m continuously getting slammed for orders: direct sales or from retailers. Special projects, too, but can’t yet talk about those. It’s all crazy, but it’s allowed me to begin leasing a commercial space to expand into from my basement. All very exciting stuff.
I respectfully disagree. What has been happening is a few rock stars will take most of the work and the work left over other photographers can't make a living with. What makes is worse are the new photographers trying to get work by charging below their value. That's why I quit being a pro when digital cameras brought more photographers into the field.Professional photography is essentially dead.
I think that we have all seen an increase in film use from serious enthusiasts, which seemingly countless film-based web pages and videos can attest to.
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