It saddens me greatly too Ken. But I shall sort myself out with a
supply to last me a few years. I want to continue to support a British
company, even if it is going tits-up as Walt so elegantly put it ;-).
Chris
On 24 Aug 2004, at 20:21, AG Schnozz wrote:
>> Oh, Schnozz, so sorry!
>
> My grief is overwhelming. :( I think I'll go photograph worms.
>
>> What if I decide I really, really like it? I'd rather
>> not know. You can't miss something you never had.
>
> It's only a matter of time before Kodak announces the shutdown
> of their B&W product lines. Boutique manufacturers will be
> around, but consistancy and cost factors will make them less
> workable. Product lines, such as Forte and Oriental, may stick
> it out, but what do I do about film and chemistry?
>
> I hate to say it, but I MUST start the abandoning process of
> Ilford products post-haste. Sure, I could probably stock up on
> a lifetime supply of film, but the key factor is the Ilfotec
> DD-X chemistry.
>
> The full impact of this news hasn't even begun to sink in yet.
>
>> So, if it'll make your grief and sorrow any more bearable,
>> I've got five rolls of 120 Delta 100 in the fridge that I'm
>> willing to contribute to the wake. (Sorry, no 35mm.)
>
> Too bad I don't have any medium format gear. I'm at a loss as
> to what I'm going to feed the 4x5. I *could* go to Kodak, but
> for how long?
>
> My wife would rather that I abandon film altogether. I can't
> bear that thought yet. But B&W was the only viable reason for
> me to keep film.
>
> AG
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