Suddenly, the skies seem a bit less blue... the grass less green. It is now official. Eastman Kodak has produced their last run of Kodachrome film. It's a line that has been the staple in nearly every photographer's bag from amateurs to professionals alike, for the last 74 years.
I am very sad. As a photographer of 22 years, I still shoot exclusively on film. Kodachrome has always been known for its beautiful hue productions. Unlike most of the other film types, the roll contained only silver in the emulsion and developed as black & white. It then went through a 3 color process that just made everything pop! It was always so crisp and bright, almost like magic! It was used for everything from home slides to pro ads, to all kinds of movies. It was what was in the camera of the Zapruder Film and virtually every other home movie enthusiast.
Remaining supplies are estimated to be expended by fall of this year. There is only one lab in the entire world that continues to develop Kodachrome and that is Dwayne's Photo in Kansas. It is a sad farewell to such a beloved medium and it will be missed by many. I leave you with what is probably the finest tribute such an icon deserves...
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