Gold! You can now get Kodak branded film cheaper – here’s why, and where to stock up
It’s a good time to be a fan of Kodak film – especially if you’re a UK based photographer seeking to save a few pennies – but which branding or box design should you trust? The post Gold! You can now get Kodak branded film cheaper – here’s why, and where to stock up appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Kodak's film distribution has become more confusing since the original company filed for bankruptcy in 2012. Eastman Kodak holds exclusive rights to film sales, while Kodak Alaris manages marketing. Now, Eastman Kodak is distributing new film versions, including Ektar 100 and Tri-X, which are cheaper for UK consumers. These films have different box designs than those sold by Kodak Alaris.
Some familiar films, such as Tri-X and Ektar 100, are distributed under the name Ektacolor Pro 160 and Pro 400. Meanwhile, Portra and T-Max have been re-titled as Ektacolor Pro 160 and Pro 800. UK photographers can now access 48 iconic Eastman Kodak films through distributor Dupli. The difference between Eastman Kodak and Kodak Alaris is that the former is the manufacturer, while the latter was responsible for sales and marketing.
Eastman Kodak films are manufactured in the same Rochester, New York factory as Kodak Alaris films. The price reductions may be due to increased competition from other color film brands, such as Harman Technology and Chinese-produced Lucky films. Overall, UK photographers now have better pricing and supply options, making it an exciting time for analog photography.
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