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    Unhappy 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!!

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    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
    "I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White

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    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

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    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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    Re: Depressing Statement re Film

    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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    Re: Depressing Statement re Film

    Yes ... exactly.

    On second thoughts, don't tell me who Mr Burley is.

    I want to stay ignorant

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    Re: Depressing Statement re Film

    Quote Originally Posted by Rob_5419 View Post
    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
    You'd be amazed how small the demand is for pictures of trees... - Fred Astaire to Audrey Hepburn

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    Re: Depressing Statement re Film

    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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    Re: Depressing Statement re Film

    Quote Originally Posted by Jorge Gasteazoro View Post
    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...
    .

    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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    Re: Depressing Statement re Film

    Canadian? Need I say more?

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