Depressing Statement re Film
As a dedicated user of LF film (7x17, 10x12 and soon 6.5x8.5), I found this statement:
"Photography as we know it is passing into history. As photographic media move rapidly from traditional light sensitive materials and processes to digital systems of capture and printing, the use of photographic films and papers have plunged into an irreversible decline that is quickly headed towards obsolescence."
on Robert Burley's web site
http://www.robertburley.com/index.ph...rkness%202006/
a tad depressing. He documented the demise of the Kodak Canada facilities and is apparently working on a book called " The Disappearance of Darkness"
Somebody cheer me up quick!!
Re: Depressing Statement re Film
So, you believe everything you read?
Fiber glass has been around at least since the 40's, but there are still sculptors chipping away at marble and granite.
Now go buy some plate holders and be happy :)
Re: Depressing Statement re Film
OK, lets see if this brightens your day
Fuji just brought back Velvia!
sales of sheet film for both Kodak, Fuji and Ilford continue to surprise these companies
both Kodak and Ilford are taking and filling orders for ULF film!
In all areas people, in order to get their books published, will write new theories of whatever to cause a stir. IMHO that is what this guy is doing.
just my 2 cents
steve simmons
Re: Depressing Statement re Film
So who on earth is Robert Burley, other than another opinionated go-with-the-flow writer?
Richard; white noise. Why listen to it? You're moving into a niche area. Ignorami outside of your niche don't know any better..
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Who gives a crap?
Go out and make a few images with your antiquated gear.
(sorry I just had this stuff)
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Yes ... exactly.
On second thoughts, don't tell me who Mr Burley is.
I want to stay ignorant:D
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Originally Posted by
Rob_5419
So who on earth is Robert Burley, other than another opinionated go-with-the-flow writer?
Richard; white noise. Why listen to it? You're moving into a niche area. Ignorami outside of your niche don't know any better..
a well respected Canadian LF colour photographer who has worked on projects with the likes of Geoffrey James, Lee Friedlander, Phyllis Lambert etc
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This is what you get for beleiving a guy that decided to go digital and labels his ink jet prints as "digital chromogenic prints"..Typical...
Don't pay attention to folk like this guy, they just wish traditional materials would go away so people cannot compare their stuff to a real photograph.
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Originally Posted by
Jorge Gasteazoro
This is what you get for beleiving a guy that decided to go digital and labels his ink jet prints as "digital chromogenic prints"..Typical...
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for the record, those are Lightjets (or simialr) - i.e. printed on traditional chromogenic colour paper originating from LF colour negative film
it always beholds a luddite to at least get their facts straight
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Canadian? Need I say more?