[APML] Supra400-Kodak's reply (KMM3296729C0KM)

[Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>]

Hey all,

Here is the reply from Kodak. Get it while you can!

Alan

--- Kodak US <OtherUS@cyber.kodak.com> wrote:
> Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 18:47:04 -0500
> To: Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: Other  (KMM3296729C0KM)
> From: Kodak US <OtherUS@cyber.kodak.com>
> 
> Alan,
> 
> Although some dealers may continue to have stocks of Kodak
> Professional
> Supra Film, this line has been discontinued.  I am sorry to say that
> we
> currently do not offer a color negative film with the extended
> red-sensitivity found to be useful in astrophotography applications.
> The vast majority of our customers have asked for color negative
> films 
> which offer improved color accuracy, especially with respect to
> skin-tone reproduction, blues and purples, and that is the direction
> that we have gone with our current film offerings.  However, if you
> can
> utilize a color slide film, we do offer Kodak Ektachrome Professional
> E200 Film.  This very fine grain, color transparency film offers a
> sensitivity very similar to the discontinued Kodak Pro 400 (PPF)
> Film. 
> Additionally, it may be exposed to an exposure index (EI) of up to EI
> 1000, while retaining its color accuracy, reciprocity, and fine grain
> characteristics.
> 
> We hope that you will be able to utilize the suggested alternative
> for 
> your application and appreciate your contacting us with your
> concerns. 
> 
> Thank you for visiting the Kodak web site
> 
> http://www.kodak.com/go/professional
> 
> If you should have any questions on Kodak products or services,
> please 
> be sure to revisit our site as we are continually adding information
> to
> enhance our support.  If you need further assistance you may also
> reach
> us at 1-800-242-2424  ext. 19 (Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm EST)
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Peter V.
> Kodak Information and Technical Support
> Kodak Professional
> 
> Original message follows:
> -------------------------
> 
> Question:  Hello,
> I'm enquiring about the current status of your
> Supra line of films, Supra400 in paricular. Last
> Summer we heard Supra would be dropped from your
> product line and combined with the Royal Gold
> line to form a new line called "Royal Supra".
> However, it looks currently like Supra is still
> in production. I, and others engaged in
> astrophotography, would love to have an update
> on Supra's status.
> 
> Many thanks,
> Alan Voetsch



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