Agent M10 Posted September 17, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 17, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I picked up some Kodachrome 64 for my next overseas project. Can anyone tell me the status of Kodachrome 64? Is Kodak still making it, is there a drop-dead day of production, etc.? Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Hi Agent M10, Take a look here Kodachrome 64 Status. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted September 17, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 17, 2008 Check the Kodak website (their Pro section) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosefSchachner Posted September 17, 2008 Share #3 Posted September 17, 2008 To my knowledge Kodachorme is still produced (only the 64 version), but the last processing lab is A trusted name in photo processing for over 50 years - Dwayne's Photo where the films have to be mailed to for processing. A great source is: The Kodachrome Project on the forums you can find answers to all kinds of kodachorme questions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moikle Posted September 18, 2008 Share #4 Posted September 18, 2008 I am currently waiting for a K64 film to be sent back to me. It's only been 5 weeks since I posted it. Way to go Kodak! Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted September 18, 2008 Share #5 Posted September 18, 2008 Still being manufactured and sold, in both professional (color-tested and temperature-controlled) and amateur (ripen on the shelf) versions. For processing, all roads lead to Dwayne's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent M10 Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted September 19, 2008 There is a 50% price differential between ordinary 64 and professional. BHPhoto says that the two films are the same, except that the professional has to be refrigerated. Is there a material difference in the films in terms of quality? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 19, 2008 Share #7 Posted September 19, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am currently waiting for a K64 film to be sent back to me. It's only been 5 weeks since I posted it. Way to go Kodak! It does go on quite a journey, Uk -> Switzerland -> US [Processed] -> Switzerland -> Uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted September 19, 2008 Share #8 Posted September 19, 2008 There is a 50% price differential between ordinary 64 and professional. BHPhoto says that the two films are the same, except that the professional has to be refrigerated. Is there a material difference in the films in terms of quality? It's the same stock. Kodak tests emulsion batches as they age and when one hits the ideal (neutral) color balance, they package it as "Professional" and ship it under refrigeration to retailers, who are also supposed to keep it cool. The "amateur" version goes into the retail pipeline a bit green, and is supposed to shift towards a neutral color cast, and then a bit wamer, during its life on the shelf of the retailer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent M10 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted September 20, 2008 I've read where you can drop off your Kodachrome at Wal-Mart. Does Wal-Mart send it to Dwayne's or does it do its own non-certified processing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadHahn Posted September 20, 2008 Share #10 Posted September 20, 2008 Wal*Mart sends the film off to Dwayne's. On some other forum or maybe another thread in this one, I described the mount the slide came back in and it was the same as Dwayne's. It only takes two weeks when sending from Wal*Mart and a 24 exposure roll is either $3.50 or $5.50. I think the cheaper. I have sent in a few rolls through Wal*Mart since the Dwayne's has become the only processor and haven't had any problems. In fact I have a roll in my M6 right now that has a few more frames on it and then I will drop it off at Wal*Mart. Chad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacarape Posted September 20, 2008 Share #11 Posted September 20, 2008 I am paying about USD7.50 for Wal*Mart to send it in. It's usually returned in less then 10 days. On PN there is the occasional batch number watch thread, it seems it's safe until sometime in 2009 at least. I really enjoy the film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted September 20, 2008 Share #12 Posted September 20, 2008 Wal*Mart sends the film off to Dwayne's. The Wal-mart route does not work in Canada, and I suspect nowhere other than in the United States. Dwayne's has a web site with a form to be used when sending Kodachrome to them directly. The turn around from here (Montreal) is 14-21 days. Dwayne's turn around is quite good, but the U.S. postal service is the slow poke in the system. We also can give the film to serious photo stores who batch and ship it, with a similar turn around. Unfortunately, direct to Dwayne's does not work when Kodachrome is brought with processing pre-paid, such as the UK. Nevertheless - still a peerless film and well worth the wait. Cheers, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posto 6 Posted September 20, 2008 Share #13 Posted September 20, 2008 Luckily this is still widely available, and at a very reasonable price. I have been using it very extensively over the past three years, and, although the 200 has been discontinued, I understand there are no plans to discontinue the 64. I hope that it continues to be available, and that there is sufficient demand to justify production. Surprisingly, I find it priced cheaper than 15 years ago, particularly from 7-dayshop in the UK. Processing via Kodak Lausanne is surprisingly efficient, with a 10-day turnaround including all postage. However, I believe that it has now been discontinued for all formats except 35mm. It should be supported by interested users as much as possible to ensure it's continued availability. Pairs wonderfully with Summiluxes in my experience, producing very sharp,accurate and atmospheric pictures. As the film which most visibly emphasizes the advantages of Leica glass, it should be tried at least once by all Leica users. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moikle Posted September 20, 2008 Share #14 Posted September 20, 2008 It does go on quite a journey, Uk -> Switzerland -> US [Processed] -> Switzerland -> Uk I agree it becomes well travelled but 5 weeks in this instant world? Just seems excessive to me. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
acpi1111 Posted September 20, 2008 Share #15 Posted September 20, 2008 I agree it becomes well travelled but 5 weeks in this instant world? Just seems excessive to me. Mike you are not alone.. has been more than 4 weeks since they confirmed films were sent..fed up checking mail box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 20, 2008 Share #16 Posted September 20, 2008 I agree it becomes well travelled but 5 weeks in this instant world? Just seems excessive to me. It is, but unfortunately that's why Kodachrome is likely to disappear soon IMHO. That will be a pity, but one plant on the planet able to process it isn't a sign of good health. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted September 21, 2008 Share #17 Posted September 21, 2008 It is, but unfortunately that's why Kodachrome is likely to disappear soon IMHO. That will be a pity, but one plant on the planet able to process it isn't a sign of good health. It is not encouraging. I think it is up to the Americans. If processing can be maintained at reasonable levels in the United States, Kodachrome may limp along. Canada can help, but the market is relatively small. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 21, 2008 Share #18 Posted September 21, 2008 Processing is only done at Dwaynes, and there will be no reason to expect anyone else to begin doing it. Kodak and Dwaynes must have come to an arrangement that the latter will continue to process as long as the former continues to produce. Expect an announcement from Kodak sometime to say that "in 12 months time, production of Kodachrome will cease and in 24 months time, all processing by Dwaynes will cease" I have my last roll of K64 in my M2 now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moikle Posted September 21, 2008 Share #19 Posted September 21, 2008 It is, but unfortunately that's why Kodachrome is likely to disappear soon IMHO. That will be a pity, but one plant on the planet able to process it isn't a sign of good health. I can only agree, unfortunately. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted September 21, 2008 Share #20 Posted September 21, 2008 An article like this AP one certainly does not help. It does not mention anywhere that the film is to turn 75 in 2010. And that is a shame since that could spawn a bit more interest in becoming part of that history: The Wenatchee World Online - Is the rich-hued Kodak color film era fading to black? I am really glad I am shooting it...a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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