Kodak Reorganizing

After making a profit $19 million in the third quarter of 2014, Kodak (NYSE: KODK) is moving to restructure itself for greater efficiency and agility. There will be 5 divisions, the most important of which for this blog is the Consumer and Film division. Steven Overman, President, Consumer and Film, and Senior Vice President, Kodak, who is also Kodak's Chief Marketing Officer, will lead this division. This restructuring is effective January 1st, 2015.

It looks like Kodak might be serious about keeping film products in its portfolio. With films like Ektar and classics like Tri-X, there may be enough of a market to keep Kodak interested and producing film.

The Nikon F100 Enthusiasts

As mentioned previously, the Nikon F100 is a relatively inexpensive 35mm SLR with many features and a suite of Nikon lenses to go with it. The Nikon F100 Enthusiast Website celebrates this camera. Check out the video on how Nikon lenses are made.

Find this pocket guide to F100 settings on the Nikonians website. There are 22 settings that can be adjusted on this camera.

Meanwhile, the FotoGeeks.com has a catalogue of Nikon F100 repair parts. From foam pads to backs to electronic parts, these guys list the parts to maintain your camera. Note that this shop also carries parts for other makes as well, such as Canon, Fuji, Olympus and so on - check out their complete list here.
Disclaimer: this blogger has no experience ordering from this company.

Start the Year at the Top

Why not? JapanCameraHunter's opinion piece on the best Leica for film shooting, followed by impassioned flames and passions, sets the pace for one of the most iconic, if not desirable cameras available. While one does not need an M6 to shoot great photos, it is at least wistful to read about such cameras.

As an example, the Nikon F100 is available on eBay for under $200 and is a very servicable camera that Ken Rockwell calls "the world's second-best 35mm SLR camera."

Happy shooting, and may you resolve to use film more this year!