I’ve just been on the phone with Kodak.
This sheet film deal is our ticket to the decision-makers.
If we manage to get the project off the ground and raise the $200,000 for the Jumbo sheet film, Kodak might well be open to further proposals.
If you can then secure an order worth 150,000 USD for 220 roll films, Kodak might come on board and our contact could get this off the ground.
But first, let’s order the sheet film. If this doesn’t work out now, Kodak will never listen again in future when B&W enthusiasts want something.
Regards,
Mirko
[right][post="6066"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post][/right]
The problem is that Ilford has now committed to producing ULF films. Admittedly, this only happened after the Kodak order was pushed through. But I suspect that many ULF photographers will now order the Ilford film for the time being. Whether the market is large enough to generate sufficient volume for a Kodak deal remains to be seen. Otherwise, there simply won’t be any Kodak sheet film or 220 film.
Whether Ilford’s last-minute decision was a tactic to disrupt the deal with Kodak is anyone’s guess; but what is certain is that ULF film fits into Ilford’s business strategy, whereas for Kodak it is a minor matter. Nevertheless, we should of course do our utmost to support Kodak in any way that might encourage them to continue serving the niche market of black-and-white photography in the future.
