pgk Posted January 11, 2017 Share #41 Posted January 11, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, for sure the brand is very strong (certainly for those of us who have used the film in the past and especially for those of us old enough to remember family snaps made with this film) but I get the impression that the Kodak representative who discussed the possibility of resurrecting the film was talking about it in the context of bringing back 'proper' Kodachrome not just a Kodachrome flavoured or branded E6 film. Much as I'd like to see the original Kodachrome back in production I really can't see a complex process like the K14 process being viable unless all films sold were processed in one or a very limited number of facilities - so there might be a whole host of time and customs problems associated with a small scale reintroduction of such a process. The problem is that its complex and I'd guess that throughput would have to be maintained. I suppose that introducing it as a movie film might solve this but would almost certainly mean US processing only. Nice thought though. Some relevant info is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-14_process http://www.ag-photolab.co.uk/kodachrome-processing-122-c.asp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pico Posted January 11, 2017 Share #42 Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Kodachrome is an iconic brand name but is not inherently linked to the processing system required for it for most people, just the film itself. If Kodak could manufacture a film with the same colour characteristics of the original film and then brand it as Kodachrome, it might not be necessary for it to use the same processing ..... Perhaps I over-rate Kodachrome, however it has qualities entirely different than contemporary color slide film; another with the 'same color characteristics' is unlikely. For one, it is a nonsubstantive process. Look at a Kodachrome slide under angled light and you can see the relief effect. Such a process offers sharpness (acutance) others cannot. (It ain't all about megapixels.) Addressing another post, Kodak did produce a small scale processing system called K-Lab to open the market to minilabs. It failed and for the same reasons it would fail today, IMO. Personally, I would be offended if Kodak made a different film and named it Kodachrome. I'm still pissed-off that they entirely changed Tri-X in ~1970 but did not change the name. Edited January 11, 2017 by pico 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted January 11, 2017 Share #43 Posted January 11, 2017 Personally, I would be offended if Kodak made a different film and named it Kodachrome. I'm still pissed-off that they entirely changed Tri-X in ~1970 but did not change the name. So would I, but I could understand it happening - before the name falls too far into the past and is forgotten entirely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted January 11, 2017 Share #44 Posted January 11, 2017 So perhaps the box needs a bit of an update Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268123-kodachrome-might-be-coming-back/?do=findComment&comment=3184293'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 11, 2017 Share #45 Posted January 11, 2017 Not easy to tell which Kodak film looks like the Kodachrome 64 Portra 400 ? Nice color IMO Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Last development Dwayne'Lab Parsons in 2009 Best H 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Last development Dwayne'Lab Parsons in 2009 Best H ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268123-kodachrome-might-be-coming-back/?do=findComment&comment=3184308'>More sharing options...
EoinC Posted January 11, 2017 Share #46 Posted January 11, 2017 Many things have changed in the World since the Kodachrome market faded away. In addition to technology, which may mean that complex processes are more readily automated and scaled down, logistics has undergone a quantum leap. Back in the day, it used to take up to a month for me to get my Kodachromes returned from processing - Now I can get a package of books from the USA to Asia in 3-5 days, with the longer times usually determined by Customs, not by Forwarding. As it is, I have to send E6 overseas for processing (no E6 processing in Malaysia, and difficulty in bringing in chemicals), so sending Kodachromes off to USA or Europe for processing is not a concern for me. I also suspect that the business strategy team at Kodak now may be a little more agile than those who, believing Kodak to be indomitable previously, allowed it to collapse. I await the pleasure of filling out an address on the little yellow mailer package, and dropping it of at Pos Laju. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 11, 2017 Share #47 Posted January 11, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) another picture perhaps with more contrast Sceaux Castle Kodachrome 64 - R4S - Elmar 35 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268123-kodachrome-might-be-coming-back/?do=findComment&comment=3184314'>More sharing options...
pgk Posted January 11, 2017 Share #48 Posted January 11, 2017 Many things have changed in the World since the Kodachrome market faded away. Problem is that film is now a small market and Kodachrome would be a niche within a niche. I'd love to see it back but I'm pessimistic about it becoming a reality. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 11, 2017 Share #49 Posted January 11, 2017 the last one and for Adam Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best H 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best H ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268123-kodachrome-might-be-coming-back/?do=findComment&comment=3184319'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 11, 2017 Share #50 Posted January 11, 2017 Problem is that film is now a small market and Kodachrome would be a niche within a niche. I'd love to see it back but I'm pessimistic about it becoming a reality. Well it seems Kodak are more optimistic and I'd put more store in what they're saying, no offence! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted January 11, 2017 Share #51 Posted January 11, 2017 Well it seems Kodak are more optimistic and I'd put more store in what they're saying, no offence! Great. But I'll wait and see . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomas Posted January 11, 2017 Share #52 Posted January 11, 2017 Kodachrome was a class of it's own. Maybe only Velvia 50 was near in sharpness. But colors was unique. Kodachrome 64 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted January 11, 2017 Share #53 Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Are you listening Kodak? Edited January 11, 2017 by MarkP 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted January 11, 2017 Share #54 Posted January 11, 2017 Well it seems Kodak are more optimistic and I'd put more store in what they're saying, no offence! Actually I really do hope that they have learned from their history. I have several DCS cameras ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 11, 2017 Share #55 Posted January 11, 2017 A co-worker of mine in the Seventies (in fact I hired him) moved on to National Geographic and he used nothing but Kodachrome, and Leica M cameras. His standards were astronomic. His exposures were within 1/3 of a stop or he considered them a tech failure, although some of his 'off exposure' images are awesome. I never saw him use a light meter. During our association I saw thousands of his pictures, he was modest and informative even showing failures which were invaluable. Kodachrome was amazing when the light was right, which is an important point - it was not compliant to 'close enough' and to the acute photographer it directed composition and moments. . 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 11, 2017 Share #56 Posted January 11, 2017 Some of you will remember we had a 'Kodachrome challenge' in the last few months before Kodak stopped accepting film for processing. The theme was Red & Yellow. Not a great shot but this was one of my last Kodachrome frames Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268123-kodachrome-might-be-coming-back/?do=findComment&comment=3184356'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 12, 2017 Share #57 Posted January 12, 2017 If they do my M6 will get more use. Let's hope there will be a resurrection of Cibachrome too. The combination of the two produced the most beautiful colour prints I've ever seen. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted January 12, 2017 Share #58 Posted January 12, 2017 Are you listening Kodak? Possibly...... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted January 12, 2017 Share #59 Posted January 12, 2017 Hello Jaap, If I remember correctly Cibachrome may have had "ecological implications" similar to (But possibly somewhat different than.) those associated with Kodachrome. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 12, 2017 Share #60 Posted January 12, 2017 I understand Ilfochrome was discontinued for lack of demand in 2012. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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