I'm not arguing that there will be "new" emulsions. But "classics"
will be produced. The break even point depends on the size of the plant.
The Professor at Pastiche Studio wrote:
I suppose it depends on the break-even level of the process, and the
mechanical complexity of the process. Some industrial processes are
just lost. I've often thought that the alternative process folks
would eagerly jump on reproduction Autochrome plates, but I don't see
it happening. On the otherhand, there are mom-and
pop shops making carbon printing tissue and presensitized platinum
paper --if I recall correctly--though. I think the safe surmise is
that there will never be another new emulsion introduced, either B &
W or color.
----- Original Message ----- From: "P. J. Alling"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: The Nature of Film's Final Throws
I don't know if film will actually die. Someone somewhere will
continue to
manufacture film stock if there is any demand at all. It's
interesting but some
discontinued film types have even made something of a comeback.
Expensive but
available. A few years ago you couldn't get 620 or 828 sized film.
Now both are
available if ordered on the Internet. There will probably always be
enthusiasts who want to
shoot b&w film. At least enough world wide to create enough demand
for one or two maybe
even more manufacturers. Maybe not Kodak, or Fuji, but someone will
be there to satisfy
the demand.
Jack Davis wrote:
I read this item earlier today. Thus my posted
question.
While it further defines a downward trend, it doesn't
allow me to mentally plot future production levels or
a discontinuance curve.
Factory locations, identified in the article, are only
of interest to the 1,000 employees in those areas.
How much world impact will be felt by discontinuing
some present operational plans in China?
I've read the heavy negative percentages assigned to
film sales forecasts, but feel these must be assigned
a reactionary status at this, still early, date.
Thanks for input.
Jack
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