Nah. If Kodak released a version of PKM-25 in 120 on ESTAR base that had the sharpness and dark storage stability of Kodachrome, with the contrast and saturation of ASTIA 100F, then I would buy it. Lots of it.
Nah. If Kodak released a version of PKM-25 in 120 on ESTAR base that had the sharpness and dark storage stability of Kodachrome, with the contrast and saturation of ASTIA 100F, then I would buy it. Lots of it.I was just thinking that Kodak could tweak Ektachrome to have the contrast and saturation of Kodachrome and call it Kodakchrome.
You know you would buy it.
Nah. If Kodak released a version of PKM-25 in 120 on ESTAR base that had the sharpness and dark storage stability of Kodachrome, with the contrast and saturation of ASTIA 100F, then I would buy it. Lots of it.
No, it didn't keep well. Back when Kodak processing was available I shot up some outdated K25 and it loses density and can't deliver a black and shifts to magenta
When Kodachrome processing finished in 2010 (2021), I used up many Kodachrome films, outdated and otherwise, the oldest being a K25 dated 1981 (29 years o/d) and all proved still fresh with no visible deterioration.
Nah. If Kodak released a version of PKM-25 in 120 on ESTAR base that had the sharpness and dark storage stability of Kodachrome, with the contrast and saturation of ASTIA 100F, then I would buy it. Lots of it.
I think Kodak will do that at some point. It's not every day a company has an awesome song associated with a product line.
You know, it's the lyrics in this Dillon song that only hint about what made this film so special. I don't know of anyone who has really clarified it, so I am going to put it in words that hopefully enough of you can understand.
Kodachrome had a special property to its rendering that captured the essence, and even the mood of the subject or scene.
The current batch of Ektachrome just hints at this property. So hopefully, it can be used to recreate that special something that we lost with discontinuation of kodachrome.
Yes, I knew that. My post reflects what I really care about. Unlike the "current crew," I recognize that the only reason to use film is for its life expectancy. Otherwise, digital wipes the floor with Kodachrome, Ektachrome, Fujichrome and anything else "the current crew" really cares about.
On appropriate paper, fountain pen output will outlast the word processor file. Fountain pen is the film of today. You've made my point.Word processor beats fountain pen but people still use.
On appropriate paper, fountain pen output will outlast the word processor file. Fountain pen is the film of today. You've made my point.
Otherwise, digital wipes the floor with Kodachrome, Ektachrome, Fujichrome and anything else "the current crew" really cares about.
Thankfully, most serious film shooters don't agree!
Not serious film shooters make the glut of the market these days.
Fools have always outnumbered the wise.
...Otherwise, digital wipes the floor with Kodachrome, Ektachrome, Fujichrome and anything else "the current crew" really cares about.
Most film shooters aren't "serious." Only those who recognize the life expectancy advantages of black and white, polyester-based negatives can be considered so.Thankfully, most serious film shooters don't agree!
Yup. Evidence of this can be found in "high-end" audio shops.Fools have always outnumbered the wise.
Tell that to the HABS / HAER / HAL program at the Library of Congress....It's illogical to shoot film...
Most film shooters aren't "serious." Only those who recognize the life expectancy advantages of black and white, polyester-based negatives can be considered so.Yup. Evidence of this can be found in "high-end" audio shops. Tell that to the HABS / HAER / HAL program at the Library of Congress.
for most applications it is illogical to shoot film
Enlarging?
Why waste time and money on darkroom prints?
If you believe that, there's nothing to say about it.
Defend the logical practicality
Defend the logical practicality.
Because I can, because I want to, because I have the darkroom and because I enjoy making prints. I do not need mommy's permission.
It's cheaper to make a 16x20 b&w print than it is to get one made. Is that practical?
That's not logical! Get your Spock ears on!
How died and made you god?
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