We Can Stop HIE Death

Recently in an IR related forum a long feared peril finally took shape: Kodak decided to cease the production of its HIE film. HIE is the only infrared film capable of recording into the 900nm range. Farther than its nearer competitor, Efke's 820c. The deadline was set by Kodak by Jan. 2008. For most photographers like me, using film mostly for artistic purposes, and especially for the b/w creators, HIE has become a fundamental medium. It is impossible to attain the same results with digital imaging and the remaining films are not as good, though each one has its own strengths. Amidst all this secluded turmoil, James C. Williams, a photographer from Winston-Salem, N.C., is determined to persuade Kodak to go on with this stock. I wholeheartedly adhere to his efforts, since my main photographic emulsion is HIE. Thanks James, I hope Kodak will hear.

If you are into analog imaging and like Infrared, please write to Mr. Patrick Hamilton, of Kodak, asking politely to suggest to Kodak to reconsider its decision.
Image: Antenna, 2007. Reference: Amateur Photographer.