KW> We in the U.S. have a LOT of "odd" regional or national words, with one or
KW> the other historical background stories to support it's use.
KW> I suspect the same is true of most European countries as well, truth be known...
Sure. That's what makes languages fun :)
Fra
KW> That nickname came from Kodak's Kodachrome® and Ektachrome® film, from which
KW> most 'slides' in the U.S. came, from a very long time ago... You knew that! <g>
KW> Kodak has had a tremendous influence on the terminology in photography,
KW> worldwide!
I think the first 'Chrome was Lumieres' Autochrome. But I would have
to flick out my back issues of Camera and Darkroom (UK) to check out
:(
Good light!
fra
