Kodachrome 40

[Robert]

Anyone know where I can get my hands on some?? I know Kodak has discontinued it, but I didn't think it would be so hard to find. Ebay has a few rolls listed for 2 or 3 times what they originally sold for. I'm looking to buy like 20+ rolls.

Any suggestions?

Also, anyone know how Ektachrome is it different from Kodachrome? I will be shooting in low-light situations, so maybe ektachrome is better?

Thanks,

Robert

 

[ceej]

have you called kodak? cus i orderd k40 from them about a month ago

 

[Robert]

Yes, I contacted them earlier today and was told that they have none in stock.

 

[sonnyboo]

Be very very wary of K40 used. Check the EXPIRATION DATE (in use since 1990 min)

 

[Robert]

Be very very wary of K40 used. Check the EXPIRATION DATE (in use since 1990 min)

Heh, yeah I've seen some on eBay from the 1970's.

If I go with Ektachrome, can anyone tell me what the difference would be visually?

 

[sonnyboo]

There is a newe Ektachrome 64 ASA film that will be your best bet, or get the 50 ASA negative film from SPECTRA FILM & VIDEO.

The Ekatachrome just has somie different color properties. I'm not sure how to describe it but the reds are not as vibrant, and the grain structure has a different texture to it. Mabye a D.P. with more poetry can describe this better...

 

[Herb Montes]

Kodachrome is no longer made for Super 8 but still available in regular 8mm and 16mm. Some dealers may still have some Super 8 stock left. Check with John Schwind at:

http://members.aol.com/Super8mm/JohnSchwind.html