Therefore, it is not possible to develop this film in color safely. Kodak launched a replacement color reversal film in the super 8 format, ektachrome 64t, which uses the common e6 processing chemistry. It is ektachrome 100d 7294, a 100 speed, daylight balanced colour reversal film. With over 40 years of super 8 processing experience our lab procedures are highly evolved for the best handling of small format film. Film is processed in batches and turnaround times vary depending on film type. It hasnt been manufactured for years and conventional colour processing using the k14 process has not been possible since 2010. We process 35mm, super 35, 16mm, super 16, regular 8mm and super 8. You can still process your kodachrome in blackwhite at scroll down for link or. Because the dyes are not embedded in kodachrome film, attempting to cross process with c41 or e6 would likely result in blank film because the bleaching step would wash the silver away. We can transfer your film for an additional charge cost price.
We cannot process kodachrome, ektachrome 160, and a few other expired stocks. Spencer and the sharp photo guys were up for the task and below is spencers report. Older kodachrome movie film processing rocky mountain film lab. Would it be possible to cross process kodachrome film. The majority of the films i come across are kodak kodachrome. Movie films kodachrome process k14 kodachrome films made after 1977 older kodachrome process k11 or k12. Were talking every kind super 8, double 8, 120, 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, movie film you name it if its kodachrome, its soon to be extinct. Beforehand, a friend had loaned me her super 8 camera and 4 rolls of film, to document what we saw there.
We will continue to process other types of film and provide all of our other services. There have been a few non rem jet super 8 films like e64t. I think its interesting that this firm gratispool were selling and processing their 8mm kodachrome film about one third cheaper than kodaks, even with buying their chemicals. Looking back at kodachrome kodaks most famous film and. Super 8, standard 8 and 16 mm film processing widescreen centre.
Soon, thats all youll be able to do remember it because today is the last day that any kind of kodak kodachrome film will be developed. I process it here all the time for customers, mainly movie film in the 8mm and super 8mm formats. We offer processing on all current kodak super8 stocks. There are acceptable, but have more multiple images on one frame and multiple exposures when the film slips during exposure of one frame. Kodachrome ii and kodachrome ii type a, made prior to 1977 double 8mm kodachrome is sometimes in a silver dollar sized tin newer ektachrome em26 super 8 cartridges which say em26 on the label newer ektachrome vnf, 7239, 7240, 7250, 7251 older ektachrome films all older color movie films except kodachrome made after 1981 black and white. In 2010 the last commercial lab processing kodak kodachrome films was closed.
Please contact us for processing schedule details if required. He described it as an entrylevel format that we all. We are experts in all areas of old film processing. Someone figured out a process for developing kodachrome. The super 8 movie cartridge was designed around the frictional characteristics of kodachrome with rem jet. Kodachrome 40 in the super 8 movie format was discontinued in june 2005, despite protests from filmmakers. The last lab to have the capability to develop this process, duanes, ceased all development in 2010. The most exciting part of ektachrome film returning is that it will be available in movie film formats like super 8 and 16mm. The results arent as polished as you would expect from a traditional development process, but they certainly have some very interesting things going on, especially if you like alternative process photography.
The production of this film stopped in 2010 but why stop at color processing when we can do it in black and white. Film for the next cycle must be in our hands by the cutoff date. A stepbystep guide to handprocessing expired kodachrome 40 super 8 film stock using the caffenol cm recipe. Kodak and labs processing kodachrome as a color process ceased producing andor ran out of chemicals a couple of years ago. Kodachrome processing kodachrome was a very special colour reversal slide film offered by kodak from 1935 2010. I have no information as to how the film was stored. So, while there has been no official announcement about the return of kodachrome at least not yet, an intrepid film enthusiast named kellyshane fuller of piratology studios has figured out a process for developing kodachrome in color.
Processing is available if one is willing to mail the cassette for processing. Developpement films super 8 ekta, kodachrome et noir et blanc. Each process runs in its own dedicated film processor for maximum availability of processing. This means we can also offer you kodachrome kii, k25 and k40 film processing, in 8mm, double8, super8 and 16mm formats. Once your super8 has been processed with photochemistry you get the film on a reel. Current super8 colour and blackwhite reversal films are developed every week, excluding on public holidays this in not a guaranty. This isnt a regular process and only a few labs are able to accommodate this because certain chemistries have to be recreated. We are familiar with all 8mm shooting formats, super 8, max 8, standard 8 and ultrapan 8 click here for 8mm order form. Hand processing of vintage film emulsions incl kodachrome, agfachrome. Handprocessing super 8 film in caffenol stepbystep expired.
Sorry for the very late reply, anyhow i dont know of a dual 35mmsuper 8 tank, also with 8mm film youre dealing with 50 feet or more of film whereas with 35mm youre only dealing with about 5 to 6 feet of film so its more convenient to put it in a normal still film tank anyhow rather than a spiral made for 50 feet of film. Kodachrome processing ceased when the stock of necessary chemicals was exhausted, and that was for the k14 kodachrome. The last rolls of kodachrome film are being accepted today for development at dwaynes photo in parsons, kansas, the only photo processing company in the world that can develop kodachrome. Unfortunately, kodak has discontinued kodachrome k40. We handle all sizes and types of movie film, including super 8, regular 8, double 8, 16 mm. It was totally unexpected, but indicative of a serious rise in popularity for film photography. This new ektachrome film is the only colour reversal colour positive.
The kodachrome development is done as blackwhite negative in canada only, it is worldwide technically impossible to develop them in colour. Mar 14, 2008 beforehand, a friend had loaned me her super 8 camera and 4 rolls of film, to document what we saw there. Kodachrome might make a comeback, and you could help. Ektachrome movie process introduced in 1971 movies without movie lights. If you are unsure if yours can be processed, please contact us. Kodachrome 40 has the highest brilliance and saturation of super 8 movie film. Diy kodachrome developing kodak kodachrome with black. Now, advocates are signing up to save kodachrome, or at least its super 8 motionpicture version, a 1965 technology that the eastman kodak. All types of kodachrome film including kodachrome slide and movie film cannot be processed. Im very excited for some super 8 and regular 8mm movie film. Kodachrome is a color reversal film introduced by eastman. Motion picture film is processed throughout the year on 8 to 12 week runs. Our core services are super 8 and 16mm film sales, with additional processing and hd scanning, priced very competitively. Ektachrome movie film processingdeveloping dwaynes photo.
The following processes are used for amateur ektachrome super 8 mm movie film. That of course led to it becoming giant and bloated. You can still process your kodachrome in blackwhite at scroll. Whats the difference between kodachrome and ektachrome. At present, the film is largely processed on a moneylosing basis at the kodak laboratory in switzerland where super 8 kodachrome processing is scheduled to cease in december 2007. You would see a portion of the film brown film with sprockets.
Outdated stocks include the following types of super 8, regular 8 andor 16mm. The colour dyes for kodachrome are worldwide no more available. A unique color positive film manufactured by eastman kodak in all formats 110, 35mm, 120, 620, 4x5, 8x10, regular 8mm, super 8 and 16mm its legend lives on, and many contemporary photographers are eager to replicate its unique look. Kodachrome might make a comeback, and you could help fstoppers. We do not develop old stocks such as kodachrome 40, kodachrome ii, ektachrome 160, agfa and boots. Does anyone know where i could get some kodachrome film processed. This would be super 8mm film either ektachrome or kodachrome film. Motion film for processing received by this date should be ready to ship back in approximately 10 weeks. I havent yet found anything worthwhile to shoot with the kodachrome in super 8 format, and it seemed worthwhile to do a test of the reversal processing before risking a rare film. I was given a roll of kodak kodachrome 40 in super 8 format.
Looking back at kodachrome kodaks most famous film and why its so special. Now, however, a very dedicated film shooter named kellyshane fuller has figured out a process for developing kodachrome in color. If you do not see your film on this list, please email us or try using our process list or search pages to locate your particular type of film. Processing a kodachrome 64 film as we all know is a very unique process k14. This is on top of the 3 colour negative films and one black and white film that kodak make for super 8 see our film stock page for all the offerings. Super 8, standard 8 and 16 mm film processing widescreen. After soaking, remove the film from the processing tank or spiral reel, depending on what method you are using. Has this cartridge of super 8 film been used or not. Cinelab 8mm and super 8mm film processing and video transfer.
Kodachrome 64 film in 120 format was discontinued in 1996. Jake, the film has yet to be used, i am planning on shooting an avantgarde feature film on super 8. Since kodachrome film is unlike any other film, we didnt know what to expect or if bw processing would even work. I heard that theres a place in switzerland that still does it.
Cinelab 8mm and super 8mm film processing and video. You can get pretty good e6 slide film from fuji right now but color reversal movie film is not made by anyone else right now. Diy kodachrome developing kodak kodachrome with black and white chemicals 30 17 share tweet. The only brand of film to have a state park named after it.
All older color movie films except kodachrome made after 1981 black and white plusx, trix, and 4x. Chemically process your kodak, fuji, orwo, adox or agfa super 8mm film with our award winning on premises lab facility. I have just been buying up whatever cheap film i can find on ebay, i have both ektachrome and kodachrome. We are a dedicated team of filmmakers and technicians supplying a muchneeded resource for 8mm and 16mm film making, based in london, uk. While color kodachrome processing was officially discontinued at the end of 2010, you may still find a lab that can process it as a black and white. Im going to just type exactly what it says on the boxes. Em26 is the updated process for improved ektachrome super 8 films introduced in 1981. Kodachrome ii super 8 film and kodak ektachrome 160 movie film type a should be thrown out or is there a chance for development.
Kodachrome super 8 developed in caffenol a long road. Kodachrome 25 processed as bw final step after c14 bleach for starters, i think the film developed as bw came out pretty well. Laboratoire developpement pour films super 8 kodak couleur ou noir et blanc, lampes. Les kodak ekta 160 type g et process em26 sont uniquement. How to process vintage kodak kodachrome movie film in.
Fpp film photography project has partnered with kodak and is releasing ektachrome 100d color reversal film in the regular. Kodachrome, as you may know, is the film manufactured, and since discontinued in 2009, by kodak that required a proprietary process to developessentially a secret sauce. Processing 53 year old kodachrome june 4, 2015 august 28, 2015 waybackman as was pointed out in my previous post about kodachrome getting the film processed as color slides was discontinued years ago. If you do not know if this lab can process youre 16mm film, please send a. Since any package containing a roll of film will be more than onehalf an inch in thickness, any package containing film must be taken to the. Film will be scanned to digital using our basic scan click here for a full scan description the digital file will be uploaded to the internet and emailed to you. Kodachrome was first sold in 1935 as 16 mm movie film.
Keep in mind that the film we are processing is generally long past its process before date. Beginning october 1, 2019, the post office has implemented new rules requiring any package more than onehalf inch thick to be mailed at a post office retail counter. In later years, kodachrome was produced in a wide variety of film formats including 120 and 4. In the 2005 cannes film festival, a super 8 short film the man who met himself by british filmmaker ben crowe, shot on the now discontinued kodachrome 40 format, was the first super 8 film to be nominated for the short film palme dor in the official selection. Dec 26, 2014 over the past year i have bought off ebay loads of super 8 and double 8 films and have shot over a dozen of them. Someone figured out a process for developing kodachrome film.
Everything you ever wanted to know about shooting on super 8mm. Super 8 film type service combination stock price per cartridge. Kodak slowly phased out the materials needed to make and develop the film, but dwaynes photo kept it alive by using the k14 process, that is, until today. Can anyone advise if somewhere within the uk or europe is able to process old kodachrome 40 reversal super 8 to a black and white print for projection please my previous developer in poland doesnt seem to be operating any longer. If you are processing kodachrome for scanning, do it as a bw neg, not a reversal. Jan 08, 2014 this post is aimed squarely at darkroom aficionados. Motion picture camera negative films, digital intermediate films, print films, and more. Film will be processed in alternative chemistry as a black and white negative it can not be projected.
Jan 11, 2017 kodachrome might make a comeback, and you could help. I have one final old k40 cartridge to process a test film for some recently acquired cine. Nevertheless, film rescue international has some very interesting offers for old super 8 film processing. I know the only lab in the us, dwane photo lab closed its kodachrome processing. Sadly kodak discontinued their kodachrome processing in 2010 and so kodachrome nowadays can only be commercially or home developed. Why youre not getting paid the streaming money you earned and how to get it sf musictech 2014 duration. It was equally popular with top end professionals and amateurs, and during its life was offered in a multitude of formats, both still and motion picture. Processing service kodachrome k40 and color reversal films. Since then you have to be creative to get this film developed.
Turnaround is approximately 8 to 12 weeks from that date to process, plus scanning transfer and shipping times. Learn to process your own super 8mm or 16mm movies. Outdated film stock processing and scanning pro8mm. Jul 16, 2012 why youre not getting paid the streaming money you earned and how to get it sf musictech 2014 duration.
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