TMAX films discontinued in 120

Thanks for the update Scott. I think we've all been caught off guard before.

 

I for one, no longer support Kodak ever since they discontinued Tech Pan.....my favorite B&W film. I know primarily use Ilford for B&W & Fuji for all color work.

Yup, thanks for the heads up Scott. Rumor or not, it's worth being aware of. Having switched mainly to Ilford films, I'm a little worried about how to get XTOL and some other Kodak products that I like--without having to mix them from scratch that is.

When was TMX available in 220?

I didn't know there was a 220 either, but the guy on the phone said it was discontinued. Anyway all is as it was before. I asked about 4x5 and he said thats still on the list too.

Oh Paul- yes no one should have listenned to me until I could confirm with Kodak what the deal was. My mistake. As per the post on APUG, it looks like it was deleted or moved to a forum I cannot access.

Scott,

 

It isn't that we don't appreciate your efforts to keep us informed, but can you please make at least SOME attempt to confirm your information before posting this sort of information?

 

Btw, I have used a web archiving search engine and confirm that Kodak never offered TMAX in 220 as long as their has been a World Wide Web because it has never been listed on their Web site.

Stephen,

 

In Scott's defense...

 

The amount of notice given the B&W paper announcement was exceptional for the very simple reason that the discontinuation of the production of B&W paper at Kodak resulted in the closure of their Brazilian coating facility. Since there was a charge associated with the termination of operations that impacted earnings for the following quarter - Kodak was obligated to make that announcement as soon as possible in order that the effects be known.

 

While I do believe that Kodak hasn't been all that bad with announcements of product discontinuation - I would not necessarily assume that the degree of notice associated with the discontinuation of B&W paper manufacture will be theor norm. As mentioned above, there were special circumstances surrounding that announcement.

 

I do agree that "qualifying the lead" before posting, however, is in all our interests.

Well I did try to call, but I'd thought I'd post anyway. Turned out to be a mistake I wont make again. I just assumed the lab knew what they were talking about.

Since you seem to have a talent at bringing back film from the dead, Scott ;) -- can you ask Kodak to revive Plus-X in 4x5?

Sure- I have some Plus X 4x5 in my freezer, hows that? :P

 

Im not kidding either. I just haven't got around to using it yet.

Oh dear, gotta ask this: what's a UC film?

UC=Ultra Color. 100UC and 400UC are Kodaks highest contrast and highest saturation color neg films.

With the facility of the internet, it's possible to get to the facts very quickly. Use it.

 

And I suggest that everyone should stock up as much as possible with favourite films, freeze it down or whatever. But then keep buying it as you use it, so that you build a reserve, that will keep you going until you get used to alternatives, should the need arise. Sort of like using and replennishing supplies in an emergerncy shelter.

haha i just find it funny (although true) how one of you likened the shortages on film to

the end of the world.

Zach,

Don't you know- according to one book, the start of the end of the world is next year!