Re: [APML] More bad film news (Other options)

[George Anderson <georgea@cam.org>]

Hi Kent

I do have a letter three quarters drafted which I will finish tonight
and get in the mail tomorrow. I had a brief cruise through a few medium
and large format film groups and there is also some moaning there about
the loss of TP. The 35mm B&W crowd seem to be heading towards several of
the re-packaged microfilm emulsions with special developers as an option
for TP.
I doubt if TP has its own production line so possible we can convince
Kodak to run the film every now and then as a goodwill/amateur research
gesture. The profits won't be huge but it won't be a money loser.
Also, the six month lead time for the cancellation has me starting to
wonder if they are using the announcement as a sounding board to see
what the publ;ic outcry is like.
As you have suggested (and Jason when he ran into the 120 backing
problems) we should all do a little yelling and let Kodak know that we
do give a damn.

George Anderson
Montreal Canada

Clear skies and good health

KGKIRKLEY@aol.com wrote:
> 
> APML'ers:
> 
> Although considering testing other films to replace Tech Pan is,
> perhaps, a good idea.
> I think it doubtful that one will be found.
> Why not attempt to convince Kodak to keep Tech Pan in it's line up?
> I don't think Kodak has any idea the importance of the film to
> astrophotographers.
> It may be a long shot, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
> 
> When it was discovered that Kodak had set dates for the discontinuance
> of Tech Pan, there was some activity on this list, but nearly as much
> as I expected. Kodak contact information was posted so they could be
> contacted in an attempt to convince them to keep Tech Pan, but there
> seemed to be very little response to this.
> 
> Perhaps Tech Pan isn't really important to astrophotographers?
> Perhaps everyone is using color emulsions?
> Perhaps everyone is quietly moving to 'the dark side'?
> Then perhaps Kodak is right in discontinuing it.
> 
> If we don't appeal to Kodak, those that have never used Tech Pan will
> never get the chance.
> Those of us that use Tech Pan will have to search for a lesser
> replacement or retire equipment that Tech Pan is perfect for, such as
> Schmidt cameras.
> 
> Here is the contact info again:
> 
> Kodak Director of Marketing   Thomas J. Mooney (TJ) (585) 724-3887
> 
> Kodak CEO Don Carp mailing address:
> 
> Kodak
> 343 State St
> Rochester NY 14650
> 
> We do have some power.
> 
> Kent Kirkley
> 
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