That had happened already with 4x5 B$W in some markets. When processing went up to $5 a sheet in Charlotte (2001), it was time to think about setting up a darkroom again. Heck processing a 100 sheet box of film will pay for a pretty nice darkroom setup these days.
graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ----------------------------------- Bruce Dayton wrote:
That has been my thought all along - basically that price of processing and time (mail order) will be big factors in the decline of film use. For the masses, taking their card or cd into Walmart and getting inexpensive prints back almost immediately will easily win out. That will further drive up the cost of film processing and developing as fewer rolls will go through. My local lab (Pro Lab) has seen a significant drop in the number of rolls processed per day - I think they are down about 40-50%. Their E-6 is now saved up and run once a week unless someone brings in a bunch of rolls. I don't think the price will jump rapidly, but it will go up slow and steady. The consumer will be the ultimate decision maker.
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