In the first part of this review of legacy silver halide technology and whether it has any role in the future of photography, we focussed… Read more
Posts published by “Keith Shipton”
SHORTS & BRIEFS: May 19
$17 mil for early mixed media work…Panasonic announces 9mm prime for M43…Camera supply still sketchy $17 mil for early mixed media work! One of photography’s… Read more
New Hahnemühle Photo range for in-house retail
Australian photo labs and prolabs will now be able to access the premium Hahnmühle Photo Paper range in 20-30 metre rolls and a choice of… Read more
More changes at Camera House
Three country Victorian Camera House stores are currently up for sale, in Bendigo, Shepparton and Echuca, with rumours that ownership of Paramatta Camera House is… Read more
Photographer’s five decades documenting mafia depravity
When Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia passed away on April 13, 2022, the biggest shock among those of us who have written about her was that… Read more
Multiple factors conspire against film
The signs aren’t all that good for the future of silver halide based colour picture-taking and making. A lack of commitment by Fujifilm; corporate dystopia… Read more
More price rises for paper, film and chemicals
The Kodak-Fujifilm rivalry continues, with the latest manifestation being duelling price rises for silver halide products! Following the massive 30 percent plus hikes from Kodak… Read more
Ukraine calls for DJI to block Russia’s drones
DJI has been accused of contributing to Russia's invasion of the Ukraine, with its drones enabling the Russian military to kill Ukrainian civilians, according to the Ukrainian vice-prime minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Sino Promise broken?
Rumours are swirling around the photographic industry both in Australia and overseas that Sino Promise, the Chinese owner of the Kodak silver halide paper and chemical business, is experiencing severe trading difficulties which could lead to consumables shortages for local Kodak-supporting minilabs and prolabs. Read more
Another lean year, says CIPA
CIPA, the organisation representing the Japanese camera and lens manufacturers, publishes monthly production and shipment figures and each year also tips what it thinks next… Read more
