Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/06/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Mpix (http://mpix.com)--a division of Millers--uses some kind of > Kodak paper > for "true" B&W prints. Same idea as a Fuji frontier, but on B&W paper. > Wonder if this paper is going away, too, or just their traditional B&W. Here's the release I was sent: Kodak Announces Discontinuance of KODAK PROFESSIONAL Black & White Papers June 15, 2005 Due to the significant declines in market usage of papers designed for Black-and-White printing, Kodak is discontinuing the manufacture of all KODAK PROFESSIONAL Black & White Papers. This announcement has no impact on the production or availability of Kodak's portfolio of Black & White Films and Chemicals for processing Black and White Papers or Films. Most of the Black & White Paper products will remain available through the end of 2005 - although depending on demand, some specific formats or products may be exhausted sooner. The paper products affected are: KODAK PROFESSIONAL Digital Black & White Paper RC base -For Digital Exposure -Traditional B & W Process, KODAK PROFESSIONAL POLYCONTRAST IV RC Paper RC base -For Optical Exposure - Traditional B & W Process KODAK PROFESSIONAL V-PRINT Paper RC base -For Optical Exposure - Traditional B & W Process KODAK PROFESSIONAL KODABROME II RC Paper RC base -For Optical Exposure - Traditional B & W Process KODAK PROFESSIONAL PANALURE Select RC Paper RC base -For Optical Exposure - Traditional B & W Process KODAK PROFESSIONAL POLYMAX Fine Art Paper Fiber base - For Optical Exposure - Traditional B & W Process KODAK PROFESSIONAL AZO Paper Fiber base - For Optical Exposure - Traditional B & W Process KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA Black & White Paper RC base -For Optical and Digital Exposure RA- 4 Process KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA Sepia Paper RC base -For Optical and Digital Exposure RA- 4 Process -0-0-0-0-0 Worst news imo is AZO - no alternative yet (though hopes there may be) > While I use Kodak chemicals, I'm not sure if I've ever used any > of their B&W > paper. When I was using a real darkroom, it was always Ilford > paper. I'll > be bummed if Xtol disappears. Reason enough to get a scale and starting > mixing my own. developers are the easiest of the lot to do yourself + there are numerous niche producers (including some "similar to Xtol" products). And you can always just mix up your own D23 with two chemicals and a teaspoon... tim