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

[Roland Roberts <roland@astrofoto.org>]

>>>>> "Bert" == Bert Katzung <katzung1@attbi.com> writes:

    Bert> 1. If you could specify ONE Kodak 400 speed color print film
    Bert>    to be available in both 35 and 120 format, which would it
    Bert>    be?

I haven't used anything but Supra 400 from among the Kodak print films
yet.  I would pick whichever one fixes the reciprocity failure
problem.

    Bert> 2. How much of each size would you buy per year? (recognize
    Bert>    that if the film you choose is Supra or Royal Gold, the
    Bert>    minimum required to interest Kodak would be much smaller
    Bert>    since Kodak still produces these two films in large
    Bert>    quantities for 35mm format)

I'm pretty low volume.  I normally use about two rolls per month
(weather permitting!), but during our two weeks of vacation I might
use 4-8 rolls/week.  Total, say 30 rolls/year.

    Bert> 3. Should we just bag the whole thing and go with E200 and
    Bert>    Provia 400F for 120?

I haven't tried Provia 400F yet....

    Bert> 4. Related question: While I don't really think that all the
    Bert>    astroimagers in the world can use up enough film to
    Bert>    convince Kodak to reactivate a major line of films, it
    Bert>    would be useful if we could evoke a response from astro
    Bert>    people outside the APML community. Anybody know how to do
    Bert>    that? I would be happy to put out messages (like the
    Bert>    above) if someone can point me in the right direction. I
    Bert>    think Warren Keller started this whole thing---Warren,
    Bert>    did you have any contacts with lists outside APML?

Perhaps a brief message on sci.astro.amateur.  Most (but not all)
people there will be beginners for photography, but it might help the
word to spread.

roland
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