I honestly don't know how to make it any clearer that I'm not talking about a camera made by Kodak.Kodak hasnt made a decent film camera since when? 70 years?
Again, I'm not suggesting that Kodak should make a camera. They appear to still see a place for film, however small, in their survival strategy. I can't see how an affordable, attractive, widely available camera, targeted at a younger generation and made by whoever, can hurt that.Instead of making a camera, Kodak needs to find a way to survive the next 5 years. To date, they have NOT figured that out yet.
A little publicity could help create an awareness of the immensely important role Kodak has played in photography. This video shows the kind images and info that could be used in such a campaign:Kodak's name has no importance to the general public.
Archival=also possible with digital. In fact, if my house burns down, my film will be lost but because of off-site backup, all my digital photography will still be there.
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And in that way he/she can easily do a selfie.BEHOLD my brothers! I have the solution: a camera that will capture the imagination of the Youf and introduce them to the WoNdrouS WorlD of FiLM.
Here it is: the camera is a white or black cube with a velvet-like surface. One side has a small lens. The cube opens up to accommodate an APS-like cartridge (the camera is self-threading). Here is the hook: the camera is operated (focus, shutter speed, aperture) entirely by the kids' smartphone!
There you have it: a 21st century solution.
That's a huge problem with digital photography and I guess that most photos from the last 20 years will be lost. I put a lot of effort into a redundant backup strategy to prevent that, so I am very confident my files will not be lost. BUT: this is only valid as long as I take care of the backups (on- and off-site). When I am gone, what then? Then, of course, the shoebox in the attic is more reliable and can be found after 100 years. So, part of my "back-up strategy" is to print my best photos and make photo books of every trip.Will it be there, or anywhere, in 10, 20, 40, 80 years? How can anyone be sure those who host photo sharing sites or provide cloud storage will continue to exist for even 5 years?
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I honestly don't know how to make it any clearer that I'm not talking about a camera made by Kodak.
Again, I'm not suggesting that Kodak should make a camera. They appear to still see a place for film, however small, in their survival strategy. I can't see how an affordable, attractive, widely available camera, targeted at a younger generation and made by whoever, can hurt that.
That's a huge problem with digital photography and I guess that most photos from the last 20 years will be lost. I put a lot of effort into a redundant backup strategy to prevent that, so I am very confident my files will not be lost. BUT: this is only valid as long as I take care of the backups (on- and off-site). When I am gone, what then? Then, of course, the shoebox in the attic is more reliable and can be found after 100 years. So, part of my "back-up strategy" is to print my best photos and make photo books of every trip.
The OP wanted his 2 year old son when he grows up have a film camera to enjoy. I think the more difficult part is how to make his son enjoy the camera?
To the OP: Ignore all the negativity in this thread, although it's not entirely unfounded, and start your own camera company. You'd be better off doing that than begging poor Kodak to make new cameras when they're struggling so badly as it is.
The OP wanted his 2 year old son when he grows up have a film camera to enjoy. I think the more difficult part is how to make his son enjoy the camera?
+1 !I’m quite sure his heart is in the right place, though.
Ricardo Montalban can get you a deal on Corinthian leather+1 !
i'll be playing ball of power this wednesday, if i win it, *I'LL* start making box cameras.
i've tried to do this before on a limited basis but didn't have the finances or tools or $$$ to make it a reality.
i'll probably have to find a cheap source for corintinian leather ..
Well he wants to make film as well although he hasn't carried that thread very far yet.I’m quite sure his heart is in the right place, though.
I’m quite sure his heart is in the right place, though.
If you do win please make film, chemicals and paper don't make camera.+1 !
i'll be playing ball of power this wednesday, if i win it, *I'LL* start making box cameras.
i've tried to do this before on a limited basis but didn't have the finances or tools or $$$ to make it a reality.
i'll probably have to find a cheap source for corintinian leather ..
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