From: Robert and Leigh Woerner
Hi PDML Gang,
I haven't shot much film since getting a K20D in 2009 and then a K5 in December
2011.
The cost of film is horrendous, and, Kodak keeps cutting their own throats.
Kodachrome made them unique and bam, they discontinued it. I do like the Ektar
and had quite a fling with it in 2010 and some in 2011. I expect Kodak will
vaporize soon.
I would liken Kodak's struggles more to amputating successive limbs
trying to save the patient from gangrene.
I understand why they ended up discontinuing Kodachrome. It was not
economically competitive. Everybody *LOVED* Kodachrome, but they shot
Ektachrome & Fujichrome because it was "just as good" and cost less.
Fuji Reala was my all 'round fave though. Can't find it in 35mm at B&H or
Adorama anymore. You would think they would serve the "boutique" market as I see
several folks on Flickr posting film stuff.
Looks like it's available in 35mm through Amazon.com. I think Fuji is
still making it. The page at their web site does NOT indicate it being
discontinued.
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/consumer_film/color_negativefilms_35mm/superia_reala/
Film was more fun and best overall and I didn't have to "mess" with it for
hours. I get tired of sitting at a computer. I do miss the days of film where I
could "fire and forget". If you had the right film, glass and exposure, all you
needed was a competent lab to complete the magic.
Technology has pushed me into digital, and, it is quite good. I am also
spending less money per year than I was shooting film. Love the K5. Love the
dedicated APS lenses like the SDM 16-50 f2.8 and the SDM 50-135 f2.8. Just got a
DA 35 Limited. Lusting after a DA* 55 f1.4.
Robert
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