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Just read a couple of online articles from 2017 saying that Kodak are bringing back their Ektachrome slide film. They indicated a target of about January 2018 or some time after that. Has anyone heard/seen anything?

 

I used Ektachrome 64 in its 120 format for years and loved it but I think it will be back as 100 speed film. Very timely as Fuji are not making Velvia and I have only two rolls of Velvia left :( Here in the UK, it is extremely difficult to source Velvia so Ektachrome would be welcome.

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Kodak is either having difficulties with production, or sees no demand for Ektachrome ATM.

 

But hold on a minute. Is Velvia discontinued now? I know they are killing off C-41 products, but E-6 too?

 

P.S. Velvia/Provia are historically known to have better resolution than Kodak peers. So they better do something about that if they are releasing anything at all

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But hold on a minute. Is Velvia discontinued now? I know they are killing off C-41 products, but E-6 too?

 

There was a memo running around that certain PACKAGING was being discontinued, bu not the emulsions themselves.

 

I would consider the last generation of Ektrachrome(E100G/E100GX) to top the Fuji products in terms of resolving power and also grain. I have frequently called E100G the most digital-like film I've ever used. I can always spot it on the light table because it really is a very "clean" looking film.

 

It lacks the over-the-top color of Velvia, and really is less saturated in than Provia. I still like Provia as a good all-around film, but I'd probably replace it with E100G if it came back on the market. Since I doubt they'll bring back E100GX, I'll have to keep an 81B or 81C on the lens all the time(I like my slides warm, and often use either an 81A or a Moose polarizer with Velvia).

 

With all of that said, I shot a roll of E100G last week, and picked it up from the lab yesterday. I think that the roll I shot was a bit past its prime-it's still as "clean" as I think of E100G being, but the color is a bit dull.

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Kodak is either having difficulties with production, or sees no demand for Ektachrome ATM.

 

But hold on a minute. Is Velvia discontinued now? I know they are killing off C-41 products, but E-6 too?

 

P.S. Velvia/Provia are historically known to have better resolution than Kodak peers. So they better do something about that if they are releasing anything at all

 

I take your comment on board re better resolution which can be proved/disproved by scientific testing. However, my own, very unscientific testing, proves to me that Kodak is the better emulsion. Of course, this is a discussion which could go on and on and on and on............:)

 

It is becoming very difficult, at least here in the UK, to get hold of Velvia at a reasonable price with some characters hiking the price way up to silly levels. Kodak might just dent that, I hope.

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There was a memo running around that certain PACKAGING was being discontinued, bu not the emulsions themselves.

 

I would consider the last generation of Ektrachrome(E100G/E100GX) to top the Fuji products in terms of resolving power and also grain. I have frequently called E100G the most digital-like film I've ever used. I can always spot it on the light table because it really is a very "clean" looking film.

 

It lacks the over-the-top color of Velvia, and really is less saturated in than Provia. I still like Provia as a good all-around film, but I'd probably replace it with E100G if it came back on the market. Since I doubt they'll bring back E100GX, I'll have to keep an 81B or 81C on the lens all the time(I like my slides warm, and often use either an 81A or a Moose polarizer with Velvia).

 

With all of that said, I shot a roll of E100G last week, and picked it up from the lab yesterday. I think that the roll I shot was a bit past its prime-it's still as "clean" as I think of E100G being, but the color is a bit dull.

Ben I agree with everything you say and I also habitually use a warm filter which I have even carried over to digital by using the appropriate slider.

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There was a memo running around that certain PACKAGING was being discontinued, bu not the emulsions themselves.

I think it's the first sign of reducing the production. But can also be my paranoia.

 

 

I take your comment on board re better resolution which can be proved/disproved by scientific testing. However, my own, very unscientific testing, proves to me that Kodak is the better emulsion. Of course, this is a discussion which could go on and on and on and on............:)

 

It is becoming very difficult, at least here in the UK, to get hold of Velvia at a reasonable price with some characters hiking the price way up to silly levels. Kodak might just dent that, I hope.

I've read about that comparison in some article a few weeks ago actually. As for my personal opinion, Ektachrome looks more pleasant to my eyes than Fuji peers. In fact I prefer Kodak because it's got colors from my childhood (there were no Fuji films out here) and I want Ektachrome to return badly so I can run a few test rolls of slide films first time in my life. Hope I'll live long enough.

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From what I've read, Kodak is pretty far along with E100. Expect to see it this summer.

 

In Byte magazine, Jerry Pournelle had a phase for vapor ware -- "Real Soon Now"

 

I am not bating my breath waiting on this one; but will be happy when, and if, it ever actually appears.

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I am eagerly waiting for a color reversal film for Super8 and 16mm movie film. The reversal films available are slit still films that are not really good for cameras. For still photography I have been using Provia in 120. Will we ever see it?
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In Byte magazine, Jerry Pournelle had a phase for vapor ware -- "Real Soon Now"

 

I am not bating my breath waiting on this one; but will be happy when, and if, it ever actually appears.

I have a phrase for Jerry Pournelle, but I won't say it in polite (or impolite) society. :) I understand there are beta (really alpha) rolls of this film in existence..

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Hi Folks

 

Just got this response to my query to Kodak:

 

"Dear Franck,

 

Thank you for your interest in our Ektachrome film.

 

The Ektachrome Film is due to be launched this year, currently we do not have a precise date for the launch, you are most welcome to stay tuned in with our social channels for more news on Ektachrome.

 

 

Regards"

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