Recent changes at Kodak, specifically Eastman Kodak resuming distribution of certain film stocks alongside Kodak Alaris, could be positive for film photographers. While the situation is complex, this shift potentially offers price drops and increased market stability. Kodak is now handling development of all stocks and marketing/distributing Kodacolor 100 and 200, with other lines still managed by Alaris.
The article explores the implications for photographers, hoping Eastman Kodak will eventually distribute all stocks, streamlining the process. Increased revenue and growing social media interest in film photography suggest a brighter future for the medium, potentially leading to wider accessibility and lower costs.
The article explores the implications for photographers, hoping Eastman Kodak will eventually distribute all stocks, streamlining the process. Increased revenue and growing social media interest in film photography suggest a brighter future for the medium, potentially leading to wider accessibility and lower costs.
Kodak is launching two new color film stocks, KODACOLOR 100 and KODACOLOR 200, and will sell them directly to distributors, bypassing a previous agreement with Kodak Alaris. This marks a significant shift in Kodak's film distribution strategy and signals a renewed interest in analog photography.
