CineStill 400Dynamic in 4x5

[mat4226]

Are they using Kodak film and rebranding it?

Cinestill is taking Kodak Vision 3 motion picture stock and removing the remjet layer with 400D being Vision 3 250D.

[acrobatic_citron]

Cinestill is taking Kodak Vision 3 motion picture stock and removing the remjet layer with 400D being Vision 3 250D.

Yeah that makes sense , is the 4x5 an off brand kodak that they just repackage?

[Dugan]

From the Cinestill website:Attachment 239868

[mat4226]

Marketing statements aside, I just want them to get the film base right this time in 4x5 version of 400D. Years ago I had the chance to play with "800T" in 4x5 sheets and the only film stock thinner than that was aerial roll film.

[acrobatic_citron]

Not very transparent are they but glad they are doing it!

[Toulcaz31]

Not very transparent are they but glad they are doing it!

Actually if you are a backer and ask them for an update by mail, they will answer you. It looks like they hope to fulfill order end of June or beginning of July.

I can understand there is little value to advertise they are waiting for their partner who does the finishing of the product. It sounds very much like they need to fit the partner’s schedule and don’t have much bargaining power for the terms they got.

I guess we can all understand large format is not a priority at the volume it is ordered. Hopefully they get more accurate scheduling in the future.

[Dugan]

Latest update from Cinestill:
Late July/ Early August.

The film will probably be outdated by the time we receive it.

[Dugan]

I received an update from Cinestill today regarding 400D in 4x5.
They received some film for QC testing from their confectioning partner.
No shipment date, but progress is being made.

[Dugan]

Still waiting for my 400D in 4x5.

[mat4226]

Cinestill dropped an email update this evening:

IT’S HERE! Yes, you read that right: 400D IN 4X5 IS FINALLY HERE!

First, we’d like to thank all of you for your patience. We’ve had to overcome many obstacles to make 400D in 4x5 a reality, and we wanted to ensure that our first batch met the level of quality that is worthy of the format and represented our brand well. We believe this has. And our team is so excited to get this film into your hands (and cameras!).

Fulfillment of the 4x5 backer orders has already begun and will continue over the next few weeks. If you’ve moved since our last update, please email us at support@cinestillfilm.com with your updated shipping address as soon as possible. When your order has shipped, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking number.

Once again, THANK YOU for contributing to our 400D campaign and making 4x5 a reality! We’re looking forward to seeing the amazing pictures you will create with it. Once all backers have been shipped to, we plan to offer this film for regular retail sale. As campaign backers, you’ll be the first ones notified of its availability for sale in case you want to purchase additional film. More on that soon…

But until then, happy shooting! Please do feel free to email us, message us, and DM us your results. We can’t wait to see what you create with this film!

Yours in Analog,

the CineStill Team