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LT

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worrying news
« on: February 09, 2010, 04:06:34 PM »
Kodak withdrawing one of it's mono 120 films ... http://bit.ly/ayGYA6

and

the impossible project delay launch of mono instant film due to manufacturing problems

http://www.the-impossible-project.com/2009

not good news.  Sad to see a 120 film go because of lack of sales :(

 
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Re: worrying news
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2010, 04:51:04 PM »
This is sad news indeed.  Tri-X has been my almost-exclusive film for almost 40 years now, excluding slide film I used to have to shoot for work, and various combinations I run thru my Holgas.  While I didn't use the 320 as much as the 400, it was still nice to have it in my bag or freezer when I needed it.  I guess it's time to go buy out the supplies at my local shops - if they still have any on the shelves.

This really makes me a bit queasy also because I just ordered that new Mamiya 7II with a 43mm lens.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the 400 Tri-X will be around for the next 10 years or so, as well as the Plus-X, Ilford 120 films, or some combinations therein.

I'll keep shooting film as long as I can find it, but it is getting dicier.  At least I still have a wet darkroom; hope they keep making chemistry!


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Re: worrying news
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2010, 07:12:15 PM »
This is sad news indeed.  Tri-X has been my almost-exclusive film for almost 40 years now, excluding slide film I used to have to shoot for work, and various combinations I run thru my Holgas.  While I didn't use the 320 as much as the 400, it was still nice to have it in my bag or freezer when I needed it.  I guess it's time to go buy out the supplies at my local shops - if they still have any on the shelves.

This really makes me a bit queasy also because I just ordered that new Mamiya 7II with a 43mm lens.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the 400 Tri-X will be around for the next 10 years or so, as well as the Plus-X, Ilford 120 films, or some combinations therein.

I'll keep shooting film as long as I can find it, but it is getting dicier.  At least I still have a wet darkroom; hope they keep making chemistry!


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I mix most of my own chems anyway ... but I hear you loud and clear IR.  Paper and rising prices are my worries.  but that's another story.
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Re: worrying news
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2010, 08:05:10 PM »
Awwww double-crap on both counts.   Sighhhhh

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Re: worrying news
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2010, 08:29:28 PM »
Just bought the last 20 rolls my camera shop had in stock; I'm sure there will still be a supply of 320 for awhile, but I didn't want to take any chances!  I'll put it in the cooler and use it til it's gone, then switch to others as available.

I think film and chemistry will be around for the foreseeable future, but prices are creeping up, even as we speak!

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Re: worrying news
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2010, 08:53:05 PM »
Ouch ouch ouch.

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Re: worrying news
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2010, 09:00:52 PM »
Tant pis. Je prefere Ilford et Fuji film
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Re: worrying news
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2010, 09:27:06 PM »
Tant pis. Je prefere Ilford et Fuji film

moi aussi Karl.
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2010, 10:19:28 PM »
Tant pis. Je prefere Ilford et Fuji film
Where's that come from? They don't teach that in French classes? :)
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Re: worrying news
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2010, 02:52:19 AM »
Boo. RIP B&W 220 film.

Good think I started appreciating color for my handheld medium format work. Still plenty of 220 available in that format.
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Re: worrying news
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2010, 04:03:40 AM »
A side note: Kodak's Microdol developer has been discontinued, too...we sold the last we had at my job to
a customer in New York today.