We can confirm it’s not new, they were very direct and put it on their Instagram account. They say this is sub branded from their existing stock. The only thing that makes this new is it’s the first time in like a decade and a half the Eastman Kodak is selling directly to the customers and not selling it through Kodak Alaris.
But I will admit I’m not gonna look at the images or read the post until I’ve shot the film for myself. I actually hate that members of the community get film in advance and get to do these kind of reviews before it’s available to everybody. I just think it sucks the wind out of the room, Plays a game of hierarchy that’s antithetical to community, And robs people of a primary experience, but it’s nothing personal and I can’t wait to read people’s reviews after I’ve shot it myself as a point of comparison.
I woke up early, placed an order at K&M in Manhattan, bought the film with my own money, rushed to photograph two rolls, developed, scanned, converted, and wrote about it. Rest assured that this is not the case here. I did all that today.
Thanks my friend! I also hate when companies do first release to "influencers" first (which I am far from being one). I think that every serious content creator should be inspired and do what I did today, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That reminded me to update the post. I added a note at the very end saying that I bought using my own money and writing posts like this require a huge amount of dedication, and of course, asked if people can be a paid sub : )
I feel like if this was a new emulsion Kodak would be shouting that from the rooftops. So, the real question, is it Pro Image 100 & ColorPlus or some version of their new AHU cinema films packaged for C-41 processing. Either way, it’s exciting that Kodak Eastman is putting out 35mm film directly.
I don't think it's cinema films. I compared the thickness between that and a CineStill, and it's not as thick. CineStill is thicker because of the resistance it needs to have by going over the sprocket gears when moving film fast (motion picture).
Indeed, I was going to write about the Eastman thing, but preferred to stay with the technical part and the photos. But I think this is a win for us, consumers!
We can confirm it’s not new, they were very direct and put it on their Instagram account. They say this is sub branded from their existing stock. The only thing that makes this new is it’s the first time in like a decade and a half the Eastman Kodak is selling directly to the customers and not selling it through Kodak Alaris.
Yessss!!!!! 🙌🏼
But I will admit I’m not gonna look at the images or read the post until I’ve shot the film for myself. I actually hate that members of the community get film in advance and get to do these kind of reviews before it’s available to everybody. I just think it sucks the wind out of the room, Plays a game of hierarchy that’s antithetical to community, And robs people of a primary experience, but it’s nothing personal and I can’t wait to read people’s reviews after I’ve shot it myself as a point of comparison.
I woke up early, placed an order at K&M in Manhattan, bought the film with my own money, rushed to photograph two rolls, developed, scanned, converted, and wrote about it. Rest assured that this is not the case here. I did all that today.
Nice!!! I can appreciate that!! I’ll definitely circle back on this once I get a chance to shoot the film
Thanks my friend! I also hate when companies do first release to "influencers" first (which I am far from being one). I think that every serious content creator should be inspired and do what I did today, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That reminded me to update the post. I added a note at the very end saying that I bought using my own money and writing posts like this require a huge amount of dedication, and of course, asked if people can be a paid sub : )
Cheers,
Long live and prosper to film!
Great write up and exciting news! Thanks, Raf!
Such a thorough write up!
I feel like if this was a new emulsion Kodak would be shouting that from the rooftops. So, the real question, is it Pro Image 100 & ColorPlus or some version of their new AHU cinema films packaged for C-41 processing. Either way, it’s exciting that Kodak Eastman is putting out 35mm film directly.
I don't think it's cinema films. I compared the thickness between that and a CineStill, and it's not as thick. CineStill is thicker because of the resistance it needs to have by going over the sprocket gears when moving film fast (motion picture).
Oh, that makes a lot of sense, never thought about that!
Indeed, I was going to write about the Eastman thing, but preferred to stay with the technical part and the photos. But I think this is a win for us, consumers!
Definitely a win!
Fast work getting that review in! 👀