A half century of memories captured by Kodachrome film is coming to a quiet end. Eastman Kodak announced today its plans to cease production of Kodak color film - Kodachrome - estimating current retail supplies will last till autumn. Kodak confirmed its intention to stay in the film business and noted that Kodachrome sales accounted for only 1% of the company's total sales.
One of the last produced rolls of Kodachrome will be given to photographer Steve McCurry, who promises to make every shot count. I hope so, as it will be the end of an era in photography.
I let go of film February 2007 in favor of Canon dSLRs. Just recently, I dusted off the 2000 Canon Rebel EOS and loaded up a roll of film for a photo shoot at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Being away from film brought a better appreciation for the medium. As much as I embrace digital camera technology, film is where I began my photographic journey and I will never be stray too far from that medium.
One of the last produced rolls of Kodachrome will be given to photographer Steve McCurry, who promises to make every shot count. I hope so, as it will be the end of an era in photography.
I let go of film February 2007 in favor of Canon dSLRs. Just recently, I dusted off the 2000 Canon Rebel EOS and loaded up a roll of film for a photo shoot at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Being away from film brought a better appreciation for the medium. As much as I embrace digital camera technology, film is where I began my photographic journey and I will never be stray too far from that medium.
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