Thanks for the encouragement, Moose.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Moose" <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:25 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Does Kodak Chapter 11 Mean the End of C-41 Film?
> On 1/19/2012 7:10 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> 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.
>
> Moose
>
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