p.1 #1 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
According to Kodak's CEO, they are upgrading their film production equipment to meet growing demand. This surge is driven by Hollywood’s renewed interest in using film for its aesthetic qualities, as well as the rising popularity of 35mm film and disposable cameras among consumers. They anticipate this trend will continue, as younger generations increasingly embrace film photography and video.
p.1 #3 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
"The Brutalist" uses the VistaVision format which each frame is 70mm wide on 35mm stock. The camera runs the film horizontally instead of vertically. These older formats give cinematographers a way to add to a more immersive scene. They also use a lot more film.
It's good for film photographers. With the increased interest in ENC-2 films and home processing kits available, we could only hope Kodak takes notice and starts packaging it themselves.
p.1 #6 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
In early 2024, Midwest Photo Exchange was selling 36 exposure rolls of Tri-X for $10.49 a roll and HP5+ was $7.49. When I looked earlier today the Tri-X is now $8.49 and the HP5+ is $8.29. Most of the color stocks prices have stabilized and there seems to be plenty of film availible.
The 36 exposure Tri-X is actually $8.99 a roll. Still cheaper than last year.
p.1 #7 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
When I got my Nikon FM2 last month from Camera West here at Walnut Creek, CA, I bought a roll of tri-x on my way out, which cost me 15$! I definitely won't shoot film at that price.
Lately, I have been toying with the idea of acquiring some vintage slr: Nikon's FM2/FM3a, Olympus om4ti, and Contax 139q, because I realized that there will never be a digital equivalent of those cameras. Also, using digital camera to scan film making scanning a tolerable tasks. I love developing film.
The only question left is how to make film affordable. Last I checked, the tri-x 100 ft is $150. In 2005-ish, a 100 ft Fuji Neopan cost $32 in the form of Arista Premium, and I bought one whenever I had extra money. I still have over 1k ft Neopan 400 in my freezer. Nowadays, Kentmere or Fomapan cost around $75, which are still reasonable. I don't know if they will do as well as tri-x, or if the the tri-x continue to rise in price, I should start stocking up the 100 ft while they are still within reason.
I don't have much hope with Kodak. Soon as I get my film developing process in place, I will start to explore whatever is available now, and stock up.
p.1 #8 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
mikegao wrote:
When I got my Nikon FM2 last month from Camera West here at Walnut Creek, CA, I bought a roll of tri-x on my way out, which cost me 15$! I definitely won't shoot film at that price.
Lately, I have been toying with the idea of acquiring some vintage slr: Nikon's FM2/FM3a, Olympus om4ti, and Contax 139q, because I realized that there will never be a digital equivalent of those cameras. Also, using digital camera to scan film making scanning a tolerable tasks. I love developing film.
The only question left is how to make film affordable. Last I checked, the tri-x 100 ft is $150. In 2005-ish, a 100 ft Fuji Neopan cost $32 in the form of Arista Premium, and I bought one whenever I had extra money. I still have over 1k ft Neopan 400 in my freezer. Nowadays, Kentmere or Fomapan cost around $75, which are still reasonable. I don't know if they will do as well as tri-x, or if the the tri-x continue to rise in price, I should start stocking up the 100 ft while they are still within reason.
I don't have much hope with Kodak. Soon as I get my film developing process in place, I will start to explore whatever is available now, and stock up....Show more →
Kentmere 400 is excellent - I like it as much as HP5 and TriX - and it is about $6/36.
CameraWest may have given you a good price on the Nikon, but they sure stuck it to you with the TriX! $15 is about $6 more expensive than other places.
p.1 #9 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
I think you guys are all missing whats happening here-
They are putting in the necessary capitol investment to bring back Kodachrome film and Paul Simon is reportedly set to perform one song in Rochester in 5 weeks-
p.1 #10 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
RustyRus wrote:
I think you guys are all missing whats happening here-
They are putting in the necessary capitol investment to bring back Kodachrome film and Paul Simon is reportedly set to perform one song in Rochester in 5 weeks-
p.1 #13 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
madNbad wrote:
"The Brutalist" uses the VistaVision format which each frame is 70mm wide on 35mm stock. The camera runs the film horizontally instead of vertically. These older formats give cinematographers a way to add to a more immersive scene. They also use a lot more film.
It's good for film photographers. With the increased interest in ENC-2 films and home processing kits available, we could only hope Kodak takes notice and starts packaging it themselves.
And 5222!!!
I still have over 200 feet of 5222. And lots of High-Con 2369 too.
p.1 #14 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
There's a few Ford commercials running right now locally that I would swear are shot on film. They have that look that is really hard to fake digitally. The Bronco one was shot in the Columbia River Gorge near the waterfalls.
p.1 #16 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
mikegao wrote:
I don't have much hope with Kodak. Soon as I get my film developing process in place, I will start to explore whatever is available now, and stock up.
I love the Fomapan films, which are probably the cheapest available, and even cheaper from respoolers. You just have to take their box speed with a big grain of salt. In my experience Fomapan 400 is best shot at 200 or 320, Fomapan 200 is best shot at 100 or 125, and Fompan 100 is best shot at 64 or 80.
p.1 #17 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
RustyRus wrote:
I think you guys are all missing whats happening here-
They are putting in the necessary capitol investment to bring back Kodachrome film and Paul Simon is reportedly set to perform one song in Rochester in 5 weeks-
This should be interesting-
I heard they are setting up a new machine to do the double coating for Verichrome Pan!
p.1 #18 · Kodak shuts down for 5 weeks to upgrade film production equipment.
bjhurley wrote:
I love the Fomapan films, which are probably the cheapest available, and even cheaper from respoolers. You just have to take their box speed with a big grain of salt. In my experience Fomapan 400 is best shot at 200 or 320, Fomapan 200 is best shot at 100 or 125, and Fompan 100 is best shot at 64 or 80.
Yup super films, but their real speed for all of them is basically half box speed.
