Re: The straight info on HIE AND HSI production...

[Clive Warren <Clive.Warren@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 4:24 pm -0500 1/3/00, Editor - P.O.V. Image Service wrote:

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>manager for High-Speed Infrared Films...  BOTH HSI AND HIE are
>continuing in production here in the US...  If for no other reason than
>that the gov't here buys a huge quantity...
>
>It turns out that all the talk of discontinued HSI production stemmed
>from efforts at EK to move to a new base for the 4x5 format infrared
>emulsion.. Unfortunately the testing didn't provide any options that
>were significantly better than the current Polyester base..  So they
>will stay with that...
>
>NOW, keep in mind this is US production info...
>
>If anyone doubts this info, my rep suggests they call a Kodak Pro
>Services Rep @ 1-800-242-2424, extension 19, and check it out
>themselves...
Snippety
>
>Keith

Keith,

That is great news - do you have written confirmation?

I was under the impression that all Kodak HSI is manufactured in the US -
however it may be the case that there is local manufacture in certain
countries.

The information I had in writing from Kodak did mention the lack of
worldwide demand as a factor in discontinuing the film.

I would be grateful if you could let me know the name and contact details
for the Kodak US Production Manager so that I can send a photocopy or FAX
of the official Kodak letter sent to me in November last year stating that
the film has been discontinued.

This seems to be the best way to obtain written confirmation of the situation.

Please EMail the information off the list to irfaq@xxxxxxxxxxx thank you.




All the best,

             Clive   http://www.cocam.co.uk
                     Photographic Services, Filters and Equipment, Infrared FAQ
                            http://clive.bel-epa.com
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