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Analogue to Digital: Reflecta MF5000 scanner tested

The Reflecta MF5000 handles film sizes from 35mm up to 6×12cm and, if you can get past the shortcomings of the bundled software, finds Jonathan Eastland, it delivers decent scans at an affordable price....

Accessories 08 Feb 2012

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"Film division is still profitable," says Kodak [update]

Kodak has reaffirmed that film remains a profitable business for the company, a day after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Business 20 Jan 2012

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Keep moving: photographers embrace filmmaking

When switching from still to moving images, photographers find themselves faced with several new challenges. Six photographers share their insights into the world of filmmaking.

Photography 24 May 2011

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Kodak's new Portra 400 film on test

Kodak is making bold claims for the latest version of its Portra negative film, which ditches the NC and VC variants of old in favour of a single choice with finer grain

Accessories 18 Mar 2011

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Leica M9: Extended range

One year after first testing the Leica M9, Jonathan Eastland finds there's still room for improvement from this "nearly perfect" digital rangefinder. But short of some adjustments to body shape and JPEG...

Accessories 02 Mar 2011

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Richard Mosse: La vie en rose

In his latest project, Infra, Richard Mosse, who has now joined the Institute for Artist Management, plays with invisible light to challenge the way a forgotten conflict is represented.

Documentary 19 Jan 2011

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End of the line for Kodachrome

Time is running out for Kodachrome fans as the last remaining processor of Kodachrome film in the world prepares to shut down its operations

Accessories 16 Nov 2010

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Kodak releases 8x10 version of new film

Less than two months after announcing the release of the Portra 400 film in the 35mm, 120 and 4x5 formats, Kodak has announced that the new film will also be available in 8x10

Accessories 04 Nov 2010

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Kodak: "There is a very real resurgence for film"

BJP talks with Scott DiSabato, US marketing manager for Professional film at Kodak, after the release of the new Portra 400 film

Accessories 27 Sep 2010

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Fujifilm plans second medium format film camera

Fujifilm has quietly unveiled plans to release a second medium format film camera following on the success of the GF670. The new camera - the GF670W - will sport a wide-angle lens

Cameras 24 Sep 2010

Kodak replaces two professional films with new Portra 400

Kodak has announced the launch of a new professional Portra 400 colour negative film, which will replace the Portra 400NC and 400VC films

Business 14 Sep 2010

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Fuji Sensia R.I.P.

Fujifilm ceases manufacture of its Sensia slide films, blaming "increasing production costs and decreasing demand globally".

Manufacturers 11 Aug 2010

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Impossible confirms PX600 hasn't been delayed

The Dutch company behind the launch of new instant films has confirmed to BJP that its PX600 for the Polaroid One series of cameras hasn't been delayed and will appear in the coming weeks as originally...

Instant Cameras 25 Mar 2010

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Fujifilm kills three pro films

Fujifilm Professional is phasing out three of its black-and-white and colours films due to low sales. Neopan 400 120, Superia Reala 35mm and Pro 160S 35mm will soon disappear from the shelves

Printing 11 Mar 2010

Is the end of E6 film processing nigh?

E6 processing is on its last legs, with only “months” left. That’s the verdict of one London pro lab, but others say there’s still life in the much-loved film

Printing 03 Mar 2010

The death of Kodachrome – our expert's reaction

'In the world of colour photography, the Kodachrome palette is unique. There isn't another emulsion remotely like it...'

Accessories 22 Jun 2009

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