Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken, I know how you're feeling as I am also a long time fan of Kodachrome. My perception was tainted a long time ago when I used to process E4 at the base photo labs on Clark Field. But E6 is a huge improvement and there is a lot of variety. You're sure to find something you'll like. My last experience shooting Kodachrome was like yours - film came back from Kodak dirty and with scratches. Another consolation is that, from what I understand, there were serious environmental concerns about the Kodachrome chemistry. Back in Honolulu, we used to have a lab on King street that did Kodachrome. It was great because you could drop it off at one of the local pro shops and get your film the next day. The lab was closed down back around 1994. I can't say for sure whether this is true, but the rumour in the photographic community was that it was shut down for environmental reasons. Can anyone on the list comment on the K14 process as it relates to environmental issues? - --Jim - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Wilcox" <klw.51@home.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2001 5:28 PM Subject: [Leica] Kodachome processing > I shot some Kodachrome on my summer vacation to try out my new R8. The > first roll FINALLY came back from Fair lawn today (it took six weeks to get > them back) I wonder how long it will take the rest. I had them return it > uncut so they wouldn't get cardboard dust all over them. > > They are COVERED with dust! There are things stuck in the emulsion. I fear > that I will have to give up on Kodachrome! I'm very disappointed! Does > anyone know of a lab that will process Kodachrome in a timely and careful > manner? > > Ken Wilcox > > > Ken Wilcox > klw.51(at)home.com >