Gast
Hello,
I was wondering whether FOTOIMPEX will be stocking Ektachrome 64T as a replacement for Kodachrome K 40 now that it has been discontinued, and if so, at what price?
Kind regards,
Marwan
MirkoBoeddecker
Hello Marwan,
Ektachrome is not a successor to Kodachrome.
Both films were available side by side for many years, but only Kodachrome was sold by Kodak Germany.
Now that processing has ceased in Europe, this film has been consigned to history for good (Kodachrome required a dedicated processing method).
Ektachrome is still available in the US, but no one knows for how much longer. I happened to discuss this very topic with JandC just yesterday and we’re looking into it, as well as the S/W PlusC and TriX.
Best regards,
Mirko
Gast
Hi Mirko,
I’m a bit surprised by this – perhaps there’s been a misunderstanding. I’m not referring to the films available in the 35mm range; I’m specifically talking about Kodak’s Super 8 range. I know that the lab in Lausanne, Switzerland, is closing, and Ektachrome is an E-6 process. Kodak announced the replacement film for Super 8 a long time ago.
Best regards,
Marwan
Gast
Hello,
I’ve only just heard that the lab in Lausanne is due to close. I’ve actually still got 20 rolls of Kodachrome 64 in my drawer – by when do I need to have used them up?
Best regards,
Thomas G.
Gast
I’m not entirely sure about that. Development of Super 8 films is guaranteed until the end of 2006; it seems that Kodachrome K 40 is being discontinued as a Super 8 film, whilst 16mm film will still be available. I don’t know where it will be developed, though. I’ve heard there are still private labs in the US that do this, though probably not to the highest standard. Best to check with Kodak.
Regards,
Marwan
