Re: [APML] FILM QUESTIONS!! Kodak response to film production questions (really on topic!)

["westergren" <westergren@netzero.net>]

A quick way to estimate the rough answer to #2 below is to find out how many
members are on APML (Gene?) and multiply by some number like 25 rolls per
year.  That's assuming 1 roll per night average, and that not every dark of
the moon will have good weather.  Some of us work and can't shoot during the
week (boy I wish I could shoot the Comet each morning like Chris!)  I'm not
sure what percentage of 35mm vs 120 roll vs 4x5 sheet, but I would guess
something like 60/35/5.  Then we have to factor what percentage of the
world's astrophotographers are on APML.  Any guesses here?

The answers would tell us if we have a case with Kodak, or are we jilting at
windmills?

BTW I want to express a tremendous thanks to Bert Katzung for his efforts
and success at contacting Kodak.  Through his work we have a legitimate
chance to voice our needs and be heard.  I have no idea how well all of this
will turn out, but it's a great opportunity for all of us.

Don

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bert Katzung" <katzung1@attbi.com>

> So here are some questions for APML:
> 1. If you could specify ONE Kodak 400 speed color print film to be
available
> in both 35 and 120 format, which would it be?
> 2. How much of each size would you buy per year? (recognize that if the
film
> you choose is Supra or Royal Gold, the minimum required to interest Kodak
> would be much smaller since Kodak still produces these two films in large
> quantities for 35mm format)




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