
The end of an era: According to sources reported by The Wall Street Journal, the Eastman Kodak company sits on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is expected to file within the next couple weeks. Once a colossus in the world of film, advancements in digital technology inevitably hurt the company’s profits, straining an outdated business model; they’ve failed to turn a profit five of the last six years. Kodak employs about 19,000 people, and has heavy responsibilities to retirees — this is certainly not what the private sector job market needs right now. (Photo courtesy of alf sigaro) source
I miss film cameras, honestly. Though it is nice to see the pictures right as you take them, sometimes it was nicer...
Ok NOW I’m scared. Between kodak going by the wayside, print magazines dropping left and right, physical instruction...
The old school photography lab in high school was so boss. There is something so satisfying about developing your own...
Yeah, not what I need to see when I’m considering moving back to Rochester :[
This would be devastating for Rochester, a city already suffering serious economic depression. Certainly do not want.
Holy shit! I grew up in Rochester, NY and...employs—either directly or indirectly—like...
Unrelated, but I really really wish I had gotten into photography sometimes. Like, maybe if I hadn’t hated
sad, but hardly surprising. But I MUST have my Tri-X.
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