Kodak to file for Chapter 11 Protection

[gstark]

It's going to be a very sad day ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/ ... TQ20120104

[Reschsmooth]

Whilst indeed sad, let's not forget that Chapter 11 does not necessarily mean the end of Kodak. Sure, it bodes ill for its future, but it is largely a mechanism to provide bankruptcy protection whilst it tries to reorganise itself. I understand they have sold off their gelatin business, allowing them to purchase the gelatin back at prospectively lower prices.

I have also read that cinematic film use will be overtaken by digital within about 2 years. This will be the key driver to the longevity of film production and use. Will there be one major player (Ilford) with a few minors?

I definitely would like to see permanency in film production, but am not holding my breath.

[aim54x]

Certainly is a sad day when Kodak files for Chapter 11.....maybe we should all start stockpiling film

[Steffen]

Certainly is a sad day when Kodak files for Chapter 11.....maybe we should all start stockpiling film

Wanna buy mine? I found a dozen rolls of Kodachrome (complete with mail-in bags) the other day while clearing out my drawers.


Cheers
Steffen.

[Mr Darcy]

while clearing out my drawers

Now that's an interesting codpiece