Re: [APML] The End of Tech Pan???

[Michael Gartland <mgartlan@iconn.net>]

Sorry I disagree with your premise....audio/video tape is dead man
walking.....only it hasn't realized it yet.....film will be in the same position
as some point in time......still film before 70mm movie...film
degrades.....digital files don't....printers are only getting better and easier
to use....as is the processing software...there will be a replacement technology
for 70mm movie film too, soon...

m.g.

Siegfried wrote:

> I doubt that Kodak would discontinue this film anytime soon, why would they?
> It is basically their top of the line B&W film and im sure they sell tones
> of the stuff.
>
> I use 35mm, but will eventually get a high-end ccd....its the same old same
> old, any type of photography is a BIG money-sink once you are hooked.
>
> But where does it end? 10k mounts, 25k ota's, 10k ccd's....I think some
> people tend to forget what this is all supposed to be about (doing something
> you like).
> I mean Jesus, talk to any friend of yours, or co-worker and just tell them
> how much cash you are willing to spend on this "hobby" and they will think
> you are nuts. But to each his own I guess.
>
> But for portrait, landscape photography etc....its hard to beat the effects
> and "mood" that film can obtain.
>
> Film is on its way out, its dead? No way , never.
>
> And if they do discontinue it, someone will probably buy a license to
> manufacture.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <KGKIRKLEY@aol.com>
> To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 3:03 PM
> Subject: [APML] The End of Tech Pan???
>
> > APMLer's:
> > This past weekend I was out at our dark site and someone mentioned he had
> it
> > good authority that Kodak was discontinuing Technical Pan film, beginning
> > with the 4x5, then 120 versions and probably, finally the 35mm version. If
> > this is true, the greatest all time astrophotography film will be history.
> >
> > I checked the Kodak website today and it is still listed.
> >
> > Anyone have a contact that could confirm or dispel this?
> >
> > I know that digital imaging in general is causing film manufacturers to
> > adjust their product inventory. I just found out that Fuji is not going to
> > continue standard stocking their Velvia film in sheet film size which I
> use
> > every day. It will be on an order basis.
> >
> > Kent Kirkley
> >
> >
> >
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m

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