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May I draw your attention to Kodak's international website (http://www.kodak.com/) and in particular two new PDF files posted just in September 2001. They are F-9 Tri-X and F-32 T-Max Films.
Under the heading 'Sizes Available' on page 1 of F-9 it states that TXT (Tri-X sheet film) is now only available in 2 sizes ? 2.25"x3.25" in packs of 25 sheets (Cat No. 143 1535) and 10"x8" in packs of 50 (Cat No. 143 1634)
On page 26 of F-32 the Sizes Available in the T-Max range are
TMX (100) ? 5"x7" in packs of 100 (Cat No. 178 3737), 11"x14" in packs of 10 (Cat No. 179 0971) & 4"x5" Readyload packs of 20 (Cat No. 113 1812)
TMY (400) ? 5"x7" in packs of 100 (Cat No. 109 6676.
I had been warned by Professional Products Manager here in Sydney that the Kodak product range was being rationalised globally but, with all due respect to 5x7, 11x14 and readyload shooters, surely this must be worthy of the award for the least rational rationalisation. If there's too little call for 4"x5" to justify manufacture and packaging then how long will 5x7 & 11x14 be available. And when the re-introduction of the Readyload Single Sheet holder (Cat No. 893 7542) falls on its face due to the premium cost of the film (AGAIN!) what will we be left with.
Either there is a serious misprint in the PDF files or we are in serious trouble. Is it time for an orderly and well organised petition to be forwarded to Rochester voicing the need for a continuation of availability of these fine products in popular LF formats? Well do I remember the disappearance of fibre-base paper with the advent of the new plastic fantastic ? we were heard then and we should be heard again NOW!
Cheers ... Walter Glover
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