Wow, here is what happened to the last remaining batch of 8x10 Velvia 50. Might have been nice if some of this film had been spread around just a bit. I guess I will treasure my remaining 250 sheets. Would be interesting to know who the photographer is. http://petapixel.com/2013/07/04/this...urce=pulsenews
It's not just $132,000 in film, it's also the cost of the freezers for it. That photographer is using 1,200 sheets per year, which is quite a lot. Who is a currently prolific 8x10 photographer known for using Velvia 50? I suppose the person is using it for landscapes and such.
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Perhaps Rodney Lough Jr? He might have deep enough pockets for that.Originally Posted by Brian C. Miller
Bob
If you're shooting 1200 sheets per year, you're probably also paying $100k annually for assistants and transport. Which makes $13k/year nowhere near the biggest cost.
Either that or he reckons he can sell it at a profit in a year or two to you mugs
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Maybe?
Chris
Burkett?
Perhaps it will start showing up on fleabay next year for $500/box....
Arab oil sheik/prince... a few are into photography.
Bob,
I don't think it is Rodney. My understanding is that he is starting to use one of the 80 megapixel backs. That, and his film of choice was Astia.
This would be my uneducated guess. Jim
It was a new york photographer according to what I read.
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