"Those exclusionary, elitist, rhetoricians won't play by my rules!"
Kodak ceased production of Kodachrome transparency film this week. Those who valued color fidelity and permanence always insisted upon Kodachrome 64. People to whom fidelity was less important than expediency and perceived ease of use bought Ektachrome (used in the shot above, as you can tell by the washed-out color and lack of detail). People who liked a rosy hue with over-saturated colors used Ilford/GAF transparency film.
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I used both Kodachrome and Ektachrome, as well as Fuji's slide film, but I can't remember its name. Kodachrome was the standard of comparison.
I did wedding photography for a year, an experience I hope never to repeat. Once, when the photo shop was out of both Kodak and Fuji negative film, I used Ilford. The colors were akin to pastels. My customers were irate. I never used Ilford again.
I'll miss Kodachrome somewhat, but these days when I use film, it's in a Rolleicord IV that's almost as old as I am. 6cm square negatives give wonderful prints.
@Ed W
"as well as Fuji's slide film"
Velvia or Sensia? I was partial to the former. Astia and Provia are excellent as well, but waaaay too expensive for everyday use.
As I recall, Ektachrome was, theoretically, able to be processed by the user. Kodachrome needed a special lab. There were also some combos I can't remember being able to get in Kodachrome.
Kodachrome 64,however, was a staple of mine for many years. Never liked the Fuji stuff...
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