Will Kodak bring back Kodachrome?

Almost 10 years after the company announced the death of the beloved film emulsion, Kodak is letting the world know that Kodachrome is indeed going to be returning to shelves very soon after Ektachrome hits stores…’ so the fake news piece went.

Can you still get Kodachrome developed?

Kodachrome, as you may know, is the film manufactured, and since discontinued in 2009, by Kodak that required a proprietary process to develop–essentially a “secret sauce.” The last lab to have the capability to develop this process, Duane’s, ceased all development in 2010.

When was the last roll of Kodachrome?

The last roll of Kodachrome, Kodak’s most iconic film, was announced in 2009. The first version of Kodachrome was released in 1935 and the last production of its final incantation occurred in 2010.

Why does Kodachrome look so good?

The best photos I ever took were made on Kodachrome.” In the film, McCurry confirms these statements on Kodachrome’s intangible qualities. “Sublime, rich colors. That meant that its emulsion layers could be thinner and less light was scattered on exposure, leading to sharper images.

Is Kodachrome a true story?

It’s not a a true story, but it is an example of art imitating life. The movie was written by Jonathan Tropper, and he based it on a 2010 New York Times article by A.G. Sulzberger, according to the Associated Press (via the New York Daily News).

What does Kodachrome mean in Paul Simon’s song?

“Kodachrome” is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. The song is named after Kodak’s now-discontinued reversal film brand Kodachrome.

Can you develop Kodachrome at home?

It’s a complicated process that never AFAIK was able to be done at home. There were rumors that Kodak Alaris would consider restarting manufacturing of Kodachrome, but Kodak later said that that would be expensive and environmentally problematic, so unlikely to happen.

Who took the photos at the end of Kodachrome?

Photographer Steve McCurry
Photographer Steve McCurry built a career shooting with Kodak’s fabled Kodachrome film, capturing thousands of mesmerizing images during his tenure at National Geographic with “Afghan Girl” at the top of that list.

What film is closest to Kodachrome?

Many shot Kodachrome for reproduction, this is why Ektar is the best modern equivalent, but if you want a film for projection then Velvia 50 in many ways is better than K64 and closer to K25. I’m sorry, but Velvia 50 is about as close as you can get to a polar opposite of Kodachrome. Astia 100f in my opinion.

Is Kodachrome based on a true story?

How much of Kodachrome is true?

Who shot the last roll of Kodachrome?

Steve McCurry Shoots the Last Roll of Kodachrome Film.