>
> > The news for the last couple of days has dealt with
> > Kodak filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does
> > this mean for C-41 film? I just purchased a film
> > camera and don't want to resume darkroom work after
> > all these years.
>
> I'm sure C-41 will outlive you, Jim; probably me too.
>
> First of all, movies still use a huge amount of film
> stock. Something like 85% of theaters worldwide are not
> digital, and require film prints.
>
> Second, no matter what happens to Kodak, at least part
> of their film production capability will stay in operation,
> whether as part of a much smaller Kodak, as an independent
> entity or as part of some other acquiring company.
>
> Third, Fuji is still a major producer of C-41 films. If,
> for some reason Kodak production really dies, Fuji gets
> fat.
>
Do Ilford films use C-41? I'm assuming that they do. The local pro
camera shop carries them primarily.
Chris
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