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samnsara

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6. I watch old Ozzie and Harriet tv shows from the early 50s..they were sponsered by KODAK

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Wed Dec 28, 2022, 06:16 PM

Dec 2022

.....and they advertise the new color film.... and the new movie cameras. The cameras back then were quite expensive if you adjust for inflation. So maybe it as the camera and not the film that people couldnt afford. I personally enjoy the b/w old photos the most. Color seemed to wash out after awhile

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Sincere ignorant, admittedly, question about black and white film and still photos 1939 to 1945 [View all] steve2470 Dec 2022 OP

I have no answer for you.. but hope that there are DU folks out there who can help! secondwind Dec 2022 #1

Well, this fact re: color broadcasts and tv should give you a start: hlthe2b Dec 2022 #2

Color was expensive and slow. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2022 #3

Cost was a factor... but it was more than that FBaggins Dec 2022 #4

Color film was slow, as in needed a LOT of light, and the process was cumbersome. AndyS Dec 2022 #5

I watch old Ozzie and Harriet tv shows from the early 50s..they were sponsered by KODAK samnsara Dec 2022 #6

Color film was difficult to process. - ADD Grumpy Old Guy Dec 2022 #7