Just when 800 speed film is getting real good, and I`m sure it could get even better if more research is done. I for one am not ready for film to die. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California
----- Original Message ----- From: "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 3:32 AM Subject: Re: A conversation with Noritsu. > film won't disappear for a long time, but the wide affordable choices will. > if all you can get is ISO 800 print film designed for long shelf life, and > any random slide film is $20/roll before processing, only by mail order, > even pros won't shoot much slides anymore. > > Herb.... > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 4:46 AM > Subject: Re: A conversation with Noritsu. > > > > Normally, I think if and when technology wears out, it does not > > disappear. It takes some niche market and stays there. I think that > > until film really dies, it will pass some probably rather lengthy > > stage of niche market. I don't think that film will really disappear > > that fast. > > > > Also film producing companies must be aware of huge amount of film > > cameras (P&S, SLR and others) that are still in use and are still > > potential profit. So hopefully situation is not as grim as it seems. > >
