From: Greg Schmitz (gws1@columbia.edu)
Date: 09/16/03-12:54:08 PM Z
Don't know if this has been mentioned here, but it means the end of
35mm slide film. If you still shoot slide film, perhaps you should
drop Kodak a line. It's worth noting that the cost of a Kodak slide
projector has skyrocketed in recent years; rising not as
quickly as Super-X did before they zapped it. I wonder if Kodak is
profit taking or just trying to drive the market?
> July 14, 2003
> Kodak Pre-discloses Plans To Discontinue Slide Projectors and Accessories
> in 2004
>
> Eastman Kodak Company has confirmed plans to discontinue the manufacture
> and sales of slide projection products and accessories in June of 2004.
> This early disclosure is being made to key user groups in order
> to allow time for adoption of a replacement technology or purchase of
> backup slide projector products.
>
> The KODAK products included in this event are CAROUSEL,
> EKTAGRAPHIC, EKTALITE and EKTAPRO slide projectors and all KODAK Slide
> Projector accessories.
>
> The current plan is to cease manufacturing in June 2004. Kodak
> anticipates that small quantities of new Carousel, Ektagraphic, Ektalite
> and Ektapro slide projectors will be available through the end of 2004. In
> addition, the Kodak distributor, Comm-Tec, in Germany plans to sell
> Ektapro projectors and accessories beyond 2004.
>
> Kodak will offer service and support for slide projectors until 2011.
>
> Slide projectors continue to be used in many government applications due
> to a proven track record of cost-effective, reliable, high-quality image
> projection. Combining the seven years of service and support with a long
> history of trouble-free operation, means that slide projectors will
> continue to enjoy many years of productive use.
>
> Investigating and installing replacement technologies can be a challenging
> and costly effort with a long implementation timeline. So, many may wish
> to purchase backup units for currently installed slide projectors while
> making the transition. Upcoming government budgeting activities make it
> prudent
> to pre-disclose now in order to allow ample time to include slide projector
> demand in the government budgeting plans for 2004.
>
> Making Kodak aware of your future requirements will insure that there is
> enough products on hand before production ends. You can do this by
> contacting Glenn Prince, Kodak Account Manager, Government Markets (678)
> 339-0723,
> glenn.prince@kodak.com .
>
> Thank You,
> Glenn R. Prince
> Eastman Kodak Company
> Have a peaceful, joyous day.
>
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