Kodak discontinuing manufacture of slide films
Published: March 2, 2012
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Eastman Kodak announced this week that it will end the production of all slide films, including the once-popular Ektachrome reversal film, ending 77-years of slide film production. In a notice sent to retailers and distributors Kodak said, “due to a steady decrease in sales and customer usage, combined with highly complex product formulation and manufacturing processes, Kodak is discontinuing three Ektachrome (color reversal) films.” The slide films are E100VS, E100G and Elite Chrome Extra Color 100.
While Kodak’s Kodachrome film, discontinued in 2009, was the most popular slide film among railroad photographers in the pre-digital era, its other slide films were well-liked by railfans, and some made the switch to Ektachrome after Kodachrome production ended.
Kodak said the end of slide film production would not affect any other films in its portfolio, including color negative and black and white films. Pioneering filmmaker Eastman Kodak has been struggling for years to adapt to the digital world. It filed for bankruptcy protection in January.
While Kodak’s Kodachrome film, discontinued in 2009, was the most popular slide film among railroad photographers in the pre-digital era, its other slide films were well-liked by railfans, and some made the switch to Ektachrome after Kodachrome production ended.
Kodak said the end of slide film production would not affect any other films in its portfolio, including color negative and black and white films. Pioneering filmmaker Eastman Kodak has been struggling for years to adapt to the digital world. It filed for bankruptcy protection in January.
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