June 27, 2009

RIP Kodachrome 1935-2009

I am sure plenty of us know the heart wrenching news about the discontinuation of polaroid film. Now we can add more film types to that list. It is sad to report that kodachrome film has been... yes... put to rest. The color and quality of this film was outstanding. Because it required a different developing process, Kodachrome had a more stable and long-lasting lifespan under ordinary conditions which is superior to other types of color film. The image accuracy, color and density on Kodachrome slides is what makes the film on the list of A-quality films. You most familiarly know this film from Sharbat Gula's portrait "Afghan Girl"by Steve McCurry on the June 1985 cover of National Geographic.
Here are some other examples of this unbelievable film quality by renowned photographer Steve McCurry.