Digital BW, The Print

> From: "Anthony G. Atkielski" <anthony@...>

> 
>> The level of demand for 35mm film in particular is dropping
>> precipitously and beginning to affect all those that currently still
>> use it.
> 
> Film is still the medium of choice even for consumers outside developed
> countries (the other five billion people, that is).

Now let me see...in Europe (including Eastern Europe), the bulk of Asia, the
Americas (North at least), and Australasia, at a minimum, the trend away
from 35mm film is very very strong.  Who else is left and what percentage of
global GDP do they represent?

> 
>> If those that still want it aren't prepared to pay an enormous price
>> per roll (relative to today's prices) it will no longer be
>> manufactured.
> 
> There is no reason why the price per roll need become enormous.  It's a
> lot cheaper to produce film than it is to produce chips.


Cheaper but not cheap.  You need an economics lesson ol' son.