Leica should introduce their own line of 35mm film

Huss · Oct 24, 2022

Seeing that they are releasing the new M6 due to overwhelming demand. Why not also release a line of films to go with it?
Obviously rebranding.

Leicachrome for the reversal films - E100 or Ektachrome 100d respooled.

Leicaclassic for B&W - Leicaclassic HC (high contrast) which would be the amazing Catlabs 320 Pro
- Leicaclassic 400 which would be Kentmere 400 (gives that old school 400 vibe)
- Leicaclassic 125 which would be FP4

Leicacolor for color - Leicacolor 400 which would be Cinestill 400d
- Leicacolor 200 which would be Fuji 200 or Kodak 200

Mark up the price by 50-100% for the privilege of using genuine Leica film in your genuine Leica. Provide mailers for TheDarkroom (or whatever other lab). Make money promoting film.

gone · Oct 24, 2022

I'm all for it. They probably need to bump up their sales, what w/ digital and all. 200% markup sounds more realistic.

"You're special. You deserve the best. Shoot only Leica brand films in your Leica cameras for the best results (and to avoid warranty problems). Films available only to authorized Leica users. Sales receipt, a nice watch and I.D. required."

Moose22 · Oct 24, 2022

The film cassette will, of course, have a red dot on it, right?

mshchem · Oct 24, 2022

I just yesterday ordered 10 rolls of TMY and 10 rolls of TMX. That's enough b&w 35mm to last me a couple years.

mgb74 · Oct 24, 2022

Moose22 said:
The film cassette will, of course, have a red dot on it, right?

And of course cost twice as much as the same film that is not rebranded. Or 3 times as much and come in the silver aluminum canister that Agfa used to use way back.

mshchem · Oct 24, 2022

I want new reloadable brass film cartridges. That and the little reloads that came spooled with paper wrapped around the film so you could recharge the brass cartridge without a darkroom. Oh how cool that would be.

NB23 · Oct 24, 2022

LoL.

You’d even pay extra?

Double LoL.

Sirius Glass · Oct 24, 2022

Also change the sprocket size and spacing so no other cameras could use the new film.

BrianShaw · Oct 24, 2022

I’m sure that Leica could bring back Kodachrome, or a modern equivalent!

alanrockwood · Oct 24, 2022

Leica film? Yea, but who would want to pay $50 for a roll of rebranded 35mm film?

Huss · Oct 25, 2022

alanrockwood said:
Leica film? Yea, but who would want to pay $50 for a roll of rebranded 35mm film?

Those who demand the best.

Huss · Oct 25, 2022

NB23 said:
LoL.

You’d even pay extra?

Double LoL.

You do know you get a free cappuccino at the Leica Stores?
Free...

Huss · Oct 25, 2022

Moose22 said:
The film cassette will, of course, have a red dot on it, right?

Yes, but it will already be taped over for discrete street photography.

Huss · Oct 25, 2022

Sirius Glass said:
Also change the sprocket size and spacing so no other cameras could use the new film.

That would be rude. Remember, Leica celebrates film photography, no matter how plebeian your gear may be.

Huss · Oct 25, 2022

mshchem said:
I want new reloadable brass film cartridges. That and the little reloads that came spooled with paper wrapped around the film so you could recharge the brass cartridge without a darkroom. Oh how cool that would be.

Taking notes here..

Huss · Oct 25, 2022

mshchem said:
I just yesterday ordered 10 rolls of TMY and 10 rolls of TMX. That's enough b&w 35mm to last me a couple years.

Throw in some Catlabs 320 Pro, and you'll be set.

reddesert · Oct 25, 2022

Leica could sell a camera preloaded with 35mm film (that would avoid all those threads about to load Leicas). Then when you finish the film, you send the camera back to Leica, and they send you your prints, and the camera with a new roll of film loaded (and a CLA if necessary). You push the button, they do the rest.

mshchem · Oct 25, 2022

Huss said:
Throw in some Catlabs 320 Pro, and you'll be set.

Not a big fan of stuff like Catlabs x320. But if it would come in 18 exposure, paper wrapped re-loads for Leitz cassettes I'd be on it like flies on shite!

Huss · Oct 25, 2022

reddesert said:
Leica could sell a camera preloaded with 35mm film (that would avoid all those threads about to load Leicas). Then when you finish the film, you send the camera back to Leica, and they send you your prints, and the camera with a new roll of film loaded (and a CLA if necessary). You push the button, they do the rest.

Someone on youtube will still post a video screwing something up.

Huss · Oct 25, 2022

mshchem said:
Not a big fan of stuff like Catlabs x320.

That’s strange, it received quite the reception here.

mshchem · Oct 25, 2022

Huss said:
That’s strange, it received quite the reception here.

I know, almost came to blows before any was developed and printed.

maltfalc · Oct 25, 2022

i'm all for leica overcharging pretentious douchebags for film they could have bought at walmart.

guangong · Oct 25, 2022

Sirius Glass said:
Also change the sprocket size and spacing so no other cameras could use the new film.

Zingo! What a great idea. Leica could use a guy like you in their marketing department. To make it even more unique, the film should only be available at Leica Boutique stores.

Nicholas Lindan · Oct 25, 2022

guangong said:
Zingo! What a great idea. Leica could use a guy like you in their marketing department. To make it even more unique, the film should only be available at Leica Boutique stores.

Maybe Leica & Apple could merge.

Huss · Oct 25, 2022

maltfalc said:
i'm all for leica overcharging pretentious douchebags for film they could have bought at walmart.

Does Walmart sell Leica film?

Leica should introduce their own line of 35mm film

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