Kodak Ektachrome
Oct 18, 2018 12:28:21 #
machia
Loc: NJ
MT Shooter wrote:
Welcome to the world of E-6 film!
Plus processing ? I meant 12.00 for a roll , processing included ? If it is , that’s a small bargain !
So far though , what I’ve seen , no processing is included .
Even 15 bucks with a mailer would be reasonable . That’s would be less than 50 cents a slide on a roll of 36 .
Oct 18, 2018 12:47:55 #
machia wrote:
Yes and thank you again , I’m heading up there now . 😃
thats why the world went diigal...
Oct 18, 2018 12:59:10 #
machia
Loc: NJ
lumix9 wrote:
thats why the world went diigal...
It’s more than that ; it’s an electronic Polaroid of sorts that can be shared easily . Couple that with the capabilities of an “ electronic darkroom “ and you have a system that’s unbeatable .
However in the area of tonality and color saturation , I’ve yet to see anything replicate the look of Kodachrome .
Ektachrome they’ve come very close .
So is it worth the price ?
Perhaps a few rolls here and there . It’s a novelty now .
However if Kodachrome were ever brought back I think it would be more than a novelty .
Just my observation .😎
Oct 18, 2018 14:59:51 #
Reminds me of the ammo shortage of a few years ago. Sit back, relax, have a scotch and soda or two, shoot some digital and wait for the production to catch up with the demand. We've had those film cameras for years, waiting a couple of months more is not going to kill us.
Oct 18, 2018 16:23:38 #
machia wrote:
B&H and Adorama, including several mail order outlets are completely sold out.
Does anyone know of a place that has this film in stock?
Thank you in advance.
Does anyone know of a place that has this film in stock?
Thank you in advance.
Call me wacky, but I would try calling or emailing Kodak.
Oct 18, 2018 23:52:10 #
machia
Loc: NJ
aellman wrote:
Call me wacky, but I would try calling or emailing Kodak.
(800)631-0300
That’s the # for Unique Photo in NJ . They had the film in stock 2 days ago . Good luck !
Oct 19, 2018 01:06:39 #
machia wrote:
It’s more than that ; it’s an electronic Polaroid ... (show quote)
Is there no similar transparency film for another manufacturer, Asking seriously; I don't know.
Oct 19, 2018 01:08:53 #
aellman wrote:
Is there no similar transparency film for another manufacturer, Asking seriously; I don't know.
Fuji Provia. But it doesn't have that Kodak "Look".
Oct 19, 2018 01:19:03 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Fuji Provia. But it doesn't have that Kodak "Look".
Whatever that "look" is, it has to be some combination of brightness, contrast, gamma,
color rendering, and grain structure. I would think that could all be massaged in Photoshop
or a similar application to make the Fuji look like the Kodak. Worth a try if the wait for
KODAK is prolonged. Two other places you can try calling are the Boston University Bookstore,
the Harvard University Bookstore, and other big university outlets. Small local camera stores
might just have some by chance. And keep Googling! Good luck.
Oct 19, 2018 01:20:46 #
aellman wrote:
Whatever that "look" is, it has to be so... (show quote)
Thats what separates the photographers from the editors.
Oct 19, 2018 01:40:12 #
machia
Loc: NJ
aellman wrote:
Is there no similar transparency film for another manufacturer, Asking seriously; I don't know.
Kodachrome had a very unique look . I shot Kodachrome for over 30 years almost exclusively because of its “look” in daylight , available light and with flash .
If you’re not sure what that look is , just Google (Kodachrome) and look at the images . Compare that to other slide films .
Of course you may like the Fuji “look” or others , including Ektachrome, which is a less warm film than Kodachrome .
It’s all in the eye of the beholder😎
Oct 19, 2018 17:35:36 #
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
You may wish to try Freestyle Photographic Supplies....based in Ca. I believe. They currently have Ektachrome 100 professional/36 exp. on sale at just over $12.00 per roll. They also carry many other films such as TriX 400 and they have an excellent library of ancient processes and Dk Rm treatments as well as Color-Reversal and B&W Positive for doing B&W Slides. Good Luck
Freestyle are good folks.
Oct 20, 2018 02:04:42 #
machia
Loc: NJ
Photocraig wrote:
Freestyle are good folks.
Can they process Kodachrome ?
I still have 12 frozen rolls of it .
Oct 20, 2018 03:16:36 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
machia wrote:
Can they process Kodachrome? I still have 12 frozen rolls of it.
It can be processed as black and white: https://filmphotographyproject.com/content/features/2011/01/kodachrome-2011-process-black-and-white/
After processing the rem-jet backing can be removed by buffing the back of the film with a soft well washed T-shirt. Removal can be difficult thus the following solution softens.
To make 1 liter:
Water 800ml (warm)
Borax 20g
Sodium Sulfate 100g
Sodium Hydroxide 1g
Oct 20, 2018 09:34:28 #
machia
Loc: NJ
RWR wrote:
It can be processed as black and white: https://filmphotographyproject.com/content/features/2011/01/kodachrome-2011-process-black-and-white/
After processing the rem-jet backing can be removed by buffing the back of the film with a soft well washed T-shirt. Removal can be difficult thus the following solution softens.
To make 1 liter:
Water 800ml (warm)
Borax 20g
Sodium Sulfate 100g
Sodium Hydroxide 1g
After processing the rem-jet backing can be removed by buffing the back of the film with a soft well washed T-shirt. Removal can be difficult thus the following solution softens.
To make 1 liter:
Water 800ml (warm)
Borax 20g
Sodium Sulfate 100g
Sodium Hydroxide 1g
That’s interesting . Thank you . I suppose there will never be a way of turning that film into color again . I understand the chemicals involved were toxic but I wonder if there is some type of formulation that could develop it without the toxity .
I know , I’m dreaming , lol . At least there’s a way now to use the film .
Thanks again !
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