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[APML] Kodak reply regarding RG and Supra films
Hi George,
I'm forwarding this reply from Kodak I got in Sept.
Supra is discontinued and RG 200&400 will be
re-formulated. Anyway, I'll let you read it for
yourself.
Alan
--- Kodak US <HomeConsumerUS@cyber.kodak.com> wrote:
> Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 13:01:59 -0400
> To: Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: Film (KMM2510884C0KM)
> From: Kodak US <HomeConsumerUS@cyber.kodak.com>
>
> Alan,
>
> Yes, the Kodak Royal Gold 200 and 400 are being
> changed spectrally, and
> unfortunately with a reduction in the red
> sensitivity. Kodak
> Professional Supra Films are now discontinued and
> will be available only
> as long as the dealers have stock. I am sorry to
> say that once this
> happens, we will not have 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:
> -------------------------
>
> Hello Dale,
>
> We're aware that Kodak will continue to provide the
> 200 & 400 versions of Royal Gold. The problem is
> that
> Kodak is changing the emulsion in these films. Both
> films will be a lot less responsive to the color red
> during long exposures. Red is a common color in many
> types of Nebula we photograph.
>
> Currently, the three best off-the-shelf color films
> available to us are: Royal Gold 200 (does need to be
> hyper-sensitized), Royal Gold 400, and Supra 400. We
> constanly have people testing all films for
> reciprocity failure, color balance, color response
> and
> response to hypering techniques. Apparently all
> three
> of these films will be changed (already happened to
> the R.G. line), or discontinued (Supra). Is this
> true?
> Can you give me any idea how long the current crop
> of
> Supra 400 will continue to be available through
> retailers?
>
> Thanks,
> Alan Voetsch
>
> > We have received your email about the availability
> > of KODAK ROYAL GOLD
> > Films and KODAK SUPRA Films, and we appreciate the
> > opportunity to
> > comment.
> >
> > As you are aware, Eastman Kodak Company is
> currently
> > evaluating the
> > performance of each product in our portfolio.
> This
> > evaluation includes
> > measuring each item's sales performance to see if
> > consumers are
> > purchasing it. When a particular film is not
> being
> > purchased by
> > consumers with great enough frequency, it becomes
> > difficult to find
> > retailers who are willing to carry it. This,
> > unfortunately, is the case
> > with KODAK ROYAL GOLD 25 Film and KODAK ROYAL GOLD
> > 100 Film and why the
> > decision was made to discontinue their
> manufacture.
> > However, KODAK
> > ROYAL GOLD 200 Film and KODAK ROYAL GOLD 400 Film
> > will continue in our
> > product line.
> >
> > Kodak has no plans at this time to offer a
> specific
> > replacement product
> > for these items. We would, however, suggest the
> use
> > of KODAK
> > PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 160NC Film or KODAK
> PROFESSIONAL
> > PORTRA 160VC Film
> > as an alternative for the lower speeds. (NC
> stands
> > for "neutral color,"
> > and VC stands for "vivid color.") These films
> will
> > provide the same
> > good color saturation with only a slight increase
> in
> > grain. They would
> > be available through camera specialty stores in
> your
> > area catering to
> > advanced amateur or professional photographers.
> You
> > can obtain
> > technical information on PORTRA Films by pointing
> > your browser to the
> > following URL:
> >
> >
>
http://kin.kodak.com/kicnet/KINProd.nsf/mainnav/kinsearch.html
> >
> > (Please Note: Web addresses must be input EXACTLY
> > and in their ENTIRETY
> > in order to supply the requested page.)
> >
> > We are sorry that you are displeased with the
> > changes to our product
> > line. Kodak prides itself on being a highly
> > quality-conscious company,
> > and your feedback is important. Please be assured
> > that I am forwarding
> > your comments to the appropriate groups.
> >
> > Thank you for visiting the Kodak website. If you
> > should have future
> > questions on Kodak products or services, please be
> > sure to revisit our
> > site as we are continually adding information to
> > enhance our service.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Dale P
> > Kodak Information and Technical Support
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Original message follows:
> > -------------------------
> >
> > Question: Hello,
> >
> > Recently Kodak has changed the emulsions of the
> > Royal Gold line of films. Apparently the Supra
> > line will also follow suit.
> >
> > I am a memeer of the AstroPhotograhy Mailing
> > List (APML). We are a loosely tied group with
> > members all over the world. We share film info,
> > techniques, and offer equipment advice to all
> > who need it. Many of us are concerned with your
> > recent changes, as Royal Gold 200, RG 400 and
> > Supra 400 were among the best films in the world
> > for astrophotography. Personally, I've been
> > using Supra 400 for about 2 years. The loss of
> > these films is going to be a great loss for us.
> > We would like to encourage you to continue to
> > make available a film that has similar sprectal
> > characteristics of either of the above mentioned
> > films.
> >
> > Thanks for your time,
> > Alan Voetsch
> >
> > Category: HomeConsumer
> > Subcategory: Film
> > Referer:
> > readableSubject: Film
> > Name: Alan Voetsch
> > Email: critter12952@yahoo.com
> > Country: US
> > Phone: 541-899-3945
> > Address 1: 225 Anna Laura Dr.
> > Address 2:
> > City: Jacksonville
> > State: OR
> > Zip/Postal Code: 97530
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> > /global/include/en/service/contact/contact.conf
> >
>
>
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