Re: [APML] Hypered film- no Lumicon

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/1/02 4:58:46 PM, critter12952@yahoo.com writes:

<< Hey All,

About a month or so ago we were talking about the
upcoming lack of good negative films. During that
thread someone (maybe me?) asked about anyone else
supplying hypered film. The response was that Lumicon
had a patent on the process and hypering film for club
members, friends, etc... was OK. But selling the stuff
as an enterprise would be frowned upon, or words to
that effect. With me so far?

That leads me to this question. With Lumicon suddenly
out of the picture, where the hell do we get hypered
film? What are our options if we want to buy a roll or
three? There is no one selling it anymore. There is a
market here, but no one to fill it. It's not a problem
for those with hypering equipment. My guess is that
90-95% of us have no access to that equipment. So,
where do we go?

Alan >>

Alan:
Actually Kodak has the patent for the hypering process, unless it's run out.
Lumicon was licensed by Kodak.
Perhaps another entity will step-up-to-the-plate and offer hypered film.
I, for one, believe that a decrease in the sales of hypered film contributed 
to the failure of Lumicon, among other things. This decrease is due to the 
increased use of CCD cameras and the lack of good astro film to hyper.

Kent Kirkley

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