> This has already started to happen. Pick up the Freestyle catalog someday -
> there's tons of small makers making film in there, much of which is unique
> vs. Fuji/Kodak.
Interesting comment, Ed. I was thinking the same thing as I was
looking through the Freestyle "Christmas Catalog". Karen had to keep
reminding me, "not till we move and you have your darkroom."
The reality is, the finest films are still available. Those films
which serve an unique purpose are still there. Kodachrome, as good as
it was, had been superceded long ago for all but a few photographers.
Portra films got a much needed update and are as good as I could ask
for. We have the best B&W films--the cream which rose to the top is
still floating there.
Except for Tech Pan, of course.
Our options from Fuji and Kodak have declined, but we actually have
more "classic" and "unique" films available now than we have had in
thirty years. Visit Freestyle and see for yourself. You want
chemicals? Go to Photographers' Formulary. The best of the best is
there. Paper? We didn't have Adox MCC 110 two years ago.
Film photography might be turning into a cottage industry, but since
film photography is exiting the mainstream, it only makes sense.
Fortunately, this cottage industry might not be overly large in
regards to dollars, it is very large in options. I have more paper and
film options now than I ever had.
AG
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